Chicago Public Schools / Ellen Mitchell School
Agency file
The Ellen Mitchell School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 62 employees with median total compensation of $105,347; the highest distinct record was $227,814.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 62 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($105,347) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $149,618 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 2
School Clerk/Ellen Mitchell School
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At Ellen Mitchell School, Nicole Buse serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,508.
Instructor Assistant/Ellen Mitchell School
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At Ellen Mitchell School, Ivonne Rodriguez serves as a Instructor Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,401.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Jane Kennison is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. 2026 total compensation came to $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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D'Asia Perry works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ellen Mitchell School. D'Asia earned $76,739 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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At Ellen Mitchell School, Amber Mcgowan serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,025.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Jose Alvarez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Thomas Jobe holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Ellen Mitchell School
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Vernetta Lewis is a Elementary Lunchroom Manager at Ellen Mitchell School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,616.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Donald Perry Jr holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,785.
School Security Officer/Ellen Mitchell School
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Neal Dalton works as a School Security Officer for Ellen Mitchell School. Neal earned $68,706 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Ciara Fox is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,227.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Jacob Cohen is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.
Part-Time Teacher/Ellen Mitchell School
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Elizabeth Zyer works as a Part-Time Teacher for Ellen Mitchell School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. Elizabeth earned $64,180 in 2026.
Case Manager/Ellen Mitchell School
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Jessica Mclennon holds the role of Case Manager at Ellen Mitchell School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,558.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Mary Clinton works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ellen Mitchell School. Mary earned $60,803 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ellen Mitchell School
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Amelia Sheridan holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ellen Mitchell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/Ellen Mitchell School
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Peter Meersman holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at Ellen Mitchell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,783.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/Ellen Mitchell School
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Iryna Nelson is a Class Size Teaching Assistant at Ellen Mitchell School. 2026 total compensation came to $59,783.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/Ellen Mitchell School
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At Ellen Mitchell School, Nakyra Donelson serves as a Class Size Teaching Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,536.
Porter/Ellen Mitchell School
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Lawanda Heath works as a Porter for Ellen Mitchell School. Lawanda earned $41,750 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/Ellen Mitchell School
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Marian Gutierrez is a Lunchroom Attendant at Ellen Mitchell School. 2026 total compensation came to $35,882.
Lunchroom Attendant/Ellen Mitchell School
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Kathi Coleman holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at Ellen Mitchell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,595.