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Ariel Community Academy

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Ariel Community Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $94,007; the highest distinct record was $217,918.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$7.7M
Employees
77
Median total
$94,007
Highest record
$217,918

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,007) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,885 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$24,678 (25%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$63,729
$70,632
$94,007
$127,998
$147,886

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $147,886 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,729. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Kelley Guastella

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$127,998
Base pay
$96,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,617
Total compensation
$127,998
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$96,381
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
661279

Kelley Guastella holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,998.

Felicia Johnson

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$127,448
Base pay
$95,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,517
Total compensation
$127,448
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$95,931
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
406486

Felicia Johnson is a Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $127,448.

Bradley Gibson

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$125,871
Base pay
$94,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,230
Total compensation
$125,871
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$94,641
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
170862

Bradley Gibson is a Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.

Tina Saphir

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$123,405
Base pay
$92,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,781
Total compensation
$123,405
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$92,624
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
661278

Tina Saphir is a Special Education Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $123,405.

Victor Peterson

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$117,574
Base pay
$93,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,384
Total compensation
$117,574
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$93,190
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
328527

Victor Peterson works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Victor earned $117,574 in 2026.

Tamara Ferguson

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$115,802
Base pay
$91,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,149
Total compensation
$115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
268578

Tamara Ferguson holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,802.

Jasmine Hood

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$115,802
Base pay
$91,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,149
Total compensation
$115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
560313

Jasmine Hood works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Jasmine earned $115,802 in 2026.

Tyinnia Jenkins

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$108,972
Base pay
$85,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,245
Total compensation
$108,972
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$85,727
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
661277

Tyinnia Jenkins works as a Special Education Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Tyinnia earned $108,972 in 2026.

Chet Ozmun

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$102,874
Base pay
$80,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,438
Total compensation
$102,874
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
125313

Chet Ozmun works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Chet earned $102,874 in 2026.

Fareeda Muhammad

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$102,874
Base pay
$80,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,438
Total compensation
$102,874
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
581104

Fareeda Muhammad works as a Special Education Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Fareeda earned $102,874 in 2026.

Michael Glover

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
612813

Michael Glover is a Special Education Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $102,765.

Cordell Hopkins

School Clerk/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$101,008
Base pay
$79,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,490
Total compensation
$101,008
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$79,518
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
166007

Cordell Hopkins holds the role of School Clerk at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,008.

Nathan Hatter

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582685

Nathan Hatter works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Nathan earned $99,620 in 2026.

Katina Townsend

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624093

Katina Townsend works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Katina earned $99,620 in 2026.

Carly Stack

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$97,875
Base pay
$71,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,133
Total compensation
$97,875
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$71,742
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610020

Carly Stack works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Carly earned $97,875 in 2026.

Derek Thurner

Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$97,038
Base pay
$75,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,665
Total compensation
$97,038
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
622996

Derek Thurner works as a Special Education Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Derek earned $97,038 in 2026.

Veronica Jackson

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$95,540
Base pay
$74,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,467
Total compensation
$95,540
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$74,073
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625069

Veronica Jackson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,540.

Emma Goldman

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$95,436
Base pay
$73,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,453
Total compensation
$95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
267606

Emma Goldman is a Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $95,436.

Otis Temple

Senior Security Officer/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$95,424
Base pay
$70,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,103
Total compensation
$95,424
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$70,321
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
306362

At Ariel Community Academy, Otis Temple serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,424.

Joseph Goodwin

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
617980

Joseph Goodwin holds the role of Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.

Nicolas Fox

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614606

Nicolas Fox is a Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $94,007.

Gianna Lopez

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$92,853
Base pay
$71,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,111
Total compensation
$92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$71,742
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591737

Gianna Lopez works as a Regular Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Gianna earned $92,853 in 2026.

Hahn Ray

Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$92,853
Base pay
$71,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,111
Total compensation
$92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$71,742
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625082

Hahn Ray is a Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $92,853.

Pearlene Burks

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$84,249
Base pay
$61,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,145
Total compensation
$84,249
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$61,104
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580678

Pearlene Burks is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $84,249.

Fredrick Baker

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$84,249
Base pay
$61,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,145
Total compensation
$84,249
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$61,104
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
520963

At Ariel Community Academy, Fredrick Baker serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,249.

Cynthia Waters

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$81,399
Base pay
$58,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,645
Total compensation
$81,399
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$58,754
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580839

Cynthia Waters works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ariel Community Academy. Cynthia earned $81,399 in 2026.

Helen Henderson

School Security Officer/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$80,856
Base pay
$58,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,550
Total compensation
$80,856
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$58,306
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
226322

At Ariel Community Academy, Helen Henderson serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,856.

Humu Issifu

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580849

Humu Issifu works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ariel Community Academy. Humu earned $78,659 in 2026.

Francine Taylor

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
589937

Francine Taylor holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.

Casandra Ingram

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
535460

Casandra Ingram works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ariel Community Academy. Casandra earned $76,739 in 2026.

Antonio David

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599788

At Ariel Community Academy, Antonio David serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.

Wanda Collie

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$76,025
Base pay
$54,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,704
Total compensation
$76,025
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604626

Wanda Collie is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.

Ebonie Brewer

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
589936

Ebonie Brewer is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.

Christopher Pickett

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
687053

At Ariel Community Academy, Christopher Pickett serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Elandra Brown

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580859

Elandra Brown is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.

Cameron Bowles

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
661170

Cameron Bowles works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ariel Community Academy. Cameron earned $72,889 in 2026.

Bryan Sennott

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604898

Bryan Sennott holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.

Semaj Peterson

Special Education Classroom Assist/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$71,130
Base pay
$50,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,846
Total compensation
$71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$50,284
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
661164

Semaj Peterson holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.

Diana Hentgen

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Ariel Community Academy

2026 total comp
$70,632
Base pay
$49,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,759
Total compensation
$70,632
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23421
Fte Annual Salary
$49,873
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
158020

At Ariel Community Academy, Diana Hentgen serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,632.