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Cps Virtual Academy

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

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

In 2026, this agency had 140 employees with median total compensation of $123,372; the highest distinct record was $245,938.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$16.4M
Employees
140
Median total
$123,372
Highest record
$245,938

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 140 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($123,372) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$89,161 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$28,223 (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
$69,902
$78,659
$123,372
$152,022
$160,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $160,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $69,902. 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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Erika Smith-Hunt

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual Academy

2026 total comp
$79,402
Base pay
$57,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,295
Total compensation
$79,402
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$57,107
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638073

Erika Smith-Hunt holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,402.

Sandra Araiza

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Cps Virtual Academy

2026 total comp
$79,402
Base pay
$57,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,295
Total compensation
$79,402
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$57,107
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
638099

Sandra Araiza is a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Cps Virtual Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $79,402.

Tracy Shoup

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual Academy

2026 total comp
$79,402
Base pay
$57,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,295
Total compensation
$79,402
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$57,107
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638805

Tracy Shoup holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,402.

Karen James

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual Academy

2026 total comp
$79,402
Base pay
$57,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,295
Total compensation
$79,402
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$57,107
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
639355

Karen James works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Cps Virtual Academy. Karen earned $79,402 in 2026.

Addie Taylor

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual 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

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638102

Addie Taylor works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Cps Virtual Academy. Addie earned $78,659 in 2026.

Jessica Rodriguez

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual 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

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638787

Jessica Rodriguez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.

Ebony Scrutchens

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual 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

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
651092

Ebony Scrutchens works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Cps Virtual Academy. Ebony earned $78,659 in 2026.

Jacqueline Young

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual 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

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638801

Jacqueline Young works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Cps Virtual Academy. Jacqueline earned $78,659 in 2026.

Britney Gray

Special Education Classroom Assist/Cps Virtual 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
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638100

Britney Gray holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.

Marcial Garcia

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Cps Virtual 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
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
638793

Marcial Garcia holds the role of Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.

Monica Gonzalez

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Cps Virtual 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
E
Dept Id
26931
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
639352

Monica Gonzalez holds the role of Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.