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Chicago Vocational Career Acad

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

The Chicago Vocational Career Acad is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 104 employees with median total compensation of $103,158; the highest distinct record was $214,235.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$11.6M
Employees
104
Median total
$103,158
Highest record
$214,235

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 104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($103,158) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$84,324 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$27,295 (24%)

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
$67,057
$76,739
$103,158
$145,617
$159,137

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $159,137 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,057. 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

Page 1

Wesley Mickens

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$145,617
Base pay
$110,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,825
Total compensation
$145,617
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
468204

Wesley Mickens works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Wesley earned $145,617 in 2026.

Jacob Dykstra

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$145,617
Base pay
$110,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,825
Total compensation
$145,617
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
468454

At Chicago Vocational Career Acad, Jacob Dykstra serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,617.

Latoya Gross

School Operations Manager/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$145,142
Base pay
$113,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,947
Total compensation
$145,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$113,195
Jobcode
505151
Pos #
497438

Latoya Gross holds the role of School Operations Manager at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,142.

Michael Rodgers

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$144,366
Base pay
$116,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,931
Total compensation
$144,366
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$116,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623663

Michael Rodgers is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $144,366.

Berenice Padilla

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$142,208
Base pay
$108,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,205
Total compensation
$142,208
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$108,003
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467563

Berenice Padilla is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $142,208.

Cassandra Tilford

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$141,669
Base pay
$107,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,106
Total compensation
$141,669
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$107,563
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
468560

Cassandra Tilford holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,669.

Santino Sadder

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
524304

Santino Sadder is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $138,829.

Nicikia Tripp

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$138,175
Base pay
$104,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,470
Total compensation
$138,175
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$104,705
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
468468

Nicikia Tripp works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Nicikia earned $138,175 in 2026.

Miguel Rojas

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467602

Miguel Rojas works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Miguel earned $137,773 in 2026.

Marie Lee

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
475786

Marie Lee works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Marie earned $137,773 in 2026.

Lindsay Hayden

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
608912

Lindsay Hayden works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Lindsay earned $137,258 in 2026.

Donita Monroe

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$135,773
Base pay
$108,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,793
Total compensation
$135,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$108,980
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
615071

At Chicago Vocational Career Acad, Donita Monroe serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,773.

Aaron Griffin

School Counselor/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$131,550
Base pay
$99,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,264
Total compensation
$131,550
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$99,286
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
582376

Aaron Griffin holds the role of School Counselor at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,550.

Martin Norris

School Counselor/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$131,550
Base pay
$99,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,264
Total compensation
$131,550
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$99,286
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
621371

Martin Norris is a School Counselor at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $131,550.

Kena Franklin

English Learner Prg Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$129,028
Base pay
$103,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,900
Total compensation
$129,028
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$103,128
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626448

Kena Franklin works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Kena earned $129,028 in 2026.

Rasha Farmer

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$128,710
Base pay
$96,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,747
Total compensation
$128,710
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$96,963
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
608777

Rasha Farmer works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Rasha earned $128,710 in 2026.

Peter Perkins

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$127,182
Base pay
$101,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,656
Total compensation
$127,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$101,526
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
506378

Peter Perkins holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,182.

Megan Mccormack

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$126,882
Base pay
$101,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,616
Total compensation
$126,882
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$101,266
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
469626

Megan Mccormack holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,882.

Annie Reid

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$124,394
Base pay
$99,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,287
Total compensation
$124,394
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$99,107
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
608776

Annie Reid is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $124,394.

Heather Williams

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$119,584
Base pay
$94,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,650
Total compensation
$119,584
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$94,934
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
468203

Heather Williams holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,584.

Patrick Moran

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$118,636
Base pay
$88,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,913
Total compensation
$118,636
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$88,723
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
468558

Patrick Moran is a Special Education Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $118,636.

Brenda Guy

School Clerk/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$116,375
Base pay
$87,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,774
Total compensation
$116,375
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$87,601
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
470010

Brenda Guy holds the role of School Clerk at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,375.

Emeka Anyadiegwu

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
687431

Emeka Anyadiegwu holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.

Nadia Davis

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$79,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,930
Total compensation
$107,748
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$79,818
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
468556

Nadia Davis is a Special Education Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $107,748.

Kristina Shipman

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$106,905
Base pay
$83,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,971
Total compensation
$106,905
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$83,934
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467590

Kristina Shipman works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Kristina earned $106,905 in 2026.

Cathy Wilson

Education Sign Language Interpreter/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$104,096
Base pay
$77,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,622
Total compensation
$104,096
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$77,474
Jobcode
003429
Pos #
475108

Cathy Wilson is a Education Sign Language Interpreter at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $104,096.

Lisa O'Connor

Education Sign Language Interpreter/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$103,473
Base pay
$81,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,798
Total compensation
$103,473
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$81,675
Jobcode
003429
Pos #
475107

Lisa O'Connor holds the role of Education Sign Language Interpreter at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,473.

Nafeesah Morrow

School Athletic Director/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$102,843
Base pay
$76,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,403
Total compensation
$102,843
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$76,440
Jobcode
501853
Pos #
654454

Nafeesah Morrow works as a School Athletic Director for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Nafeesah earned $102,843 in 2026.

Sheronda Bullock-Buchanan

Stls Advocate/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$102,490
Base pay
$76,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,341
Total compensation
$102,490
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$76,149
Jobcode
500992
Pos #
575103

Sheronda Bullock-Buchanan holds the role of Stls Advocate at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,490.

Patricia Caldwell

Stls Advocate/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$102,265
Base pay
$75,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,301
Total compensation
$102,265
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$75,964
Jobcode
500992
Pos #
575104

At Chicago Vocational Career Acad, Patricia Caldwell serves as a Stls Advocate. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,265.

Carla Salamanca

Special Education Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$102,071
Base pay
$75,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,897
Total compensation
$102,071
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$75,174
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
468466

Carla Salamanca holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,071.

David Armstrong

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$99,780
Base pay
$77,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,028
Total compensation
$99,780
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$77,752
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467000

David Armstrong holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,780.

Roshaunda Gilmer

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467467

Roshaunda Gilmer works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Roshaunda earned $99,620 in 2026.

Willie Grant

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
617942

Willie Grant holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

Nina Mcalpin

School Clerk/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$98,723
Base pay
$73,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,681
Total compensation
$98,723
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$73,042
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
485463

Nina Mcalpin works as a School Clerk for Chicago Vocational Career Acad. Nina earned $98,723 in 2026.

Nija Simmons

Restorative Justice Coordinator/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$97,534
Base pay
$76,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,057
Total compensation
$97,534
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$76,477
Jobcode
505051
Pos #
620314

At Chicago Vocational Career Acad, Nija Simmons serves as a Restorative Justice Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,534.

Angela-Dorsey Smith

Regular Teacher/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

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

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
468205

Angela-Dorsey Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.

Kenneth Skulfield

Senior Security Officer/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

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

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$70,321
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
168381

Kenneth Skulfield is a Senior Security Officer at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. 2026 total compensation came to $95,424.

Craig Brown

Senior Security Officer/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

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

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$70,321
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
150025

At Chicago Vocational Career Acad, Craig Brown serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,424.

Tashe' Hall

College/Career Coach/Chicago Vocational Career Acad

2026 total comp
$94,019
Base pay
$73,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,619
Total compensation
$94,019
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
53011
Fte Annual Salary
$73,400
Jobcode
500656
Pos #
640725

Tashe' Hall holds the role of College/Career Coach at Chicago Vocational Career Acad. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,019.