Chicago Public Schools / Ernst Prussing School
Agency file
The Ernst Prussing School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 75 employees with median total compensation of $113,855; the highest distinct record was $199,474.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 75 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($113,855) — 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 $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,001. 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 Counselor/Ernst Prussing School
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Erin Keiper works as a School Counselor for Ernst Prussing School. Erin earned $111,357 in 2026.
School Clerk/Ernst Prussing School
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Ramona Rojas is a School Clerk at Ernst Prussing School. 2026 total compensation came to $109,816.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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Kimberly Davidson works as a Regular Teacher for Ernst Prussing School. Kimberly earned $108,467 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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Toria Edwards holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,927.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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At Ernst Prussing School, Brandi Higa serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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At Ernst Prussing School, Janet Cruz serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,163.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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At Ernst Prussing School, Hannah Short serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,734.
Special Education Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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Monica Leahy works as a Special Education Teacher for Ernst Prussing School. Monica earned $99,620 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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Shweta Sharma works as a Special Education Teacher for Ernst Prussing School. Shweta earned $98,580 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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Lizett Cervantes works as a Special Education Teacher for Ernst Prussing School. Lizett earned $97,038 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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At Ernst Prussing School, John Gendics serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,436.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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At Ernst Prussing School, Erica Kinney serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,007.
Regular Teacher/Ernst Prussing School
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Joseph Alvarado holds the role of Regular Teacher at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.
School Clerk Assistant/Ernst Prussing School
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Joan Norman holds the role of School Clerk Assistant at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,094.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Shaheen Khan is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. 2026 total compensation came to $81,399.
School Security Officer/Ernst Prussing School
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Clayton Stenson works as a School Security Officer for Ernst Prussing School. Clayton earned $80,856 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Maria Grzybek holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Lydiann Ortiz is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Milena Krystev is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Ernst Prussing School
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Geraldine Ward holds the role of Elementary Lunchroom Manager at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,616.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Meghan Anthony works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ernst Prussing School. Meghan earned $71,130 in 2026.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/Ernst Prussing School
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Catherine Garber works as a Class Size Teaching Assistant for Ernst Prussing School. Catherine earned $70,795 in 2026.
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Payroll for Emily Acevedo (Case Manager, Ernst Prussing School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $69,964 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Oksana Kohut holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,902.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Dontay Lockett works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Ernst Prussing School. Dontay earned $69,902 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Adora Rangel is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.
School Security Officer/Ernst Prussing School
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Nilsa Torres works as a School Security Officer for Ernst Prussing School. Nilsa earned $67,001 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Lucas Krystyn holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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At Ernst Prussing School, Enia Gregory serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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Taylore Hoffman holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,973.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Ernst Prussing School
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James Cifaldi is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Ernst Prussing School. 2026 total compensation came to $62,828.
Cook II/Ernst Prussing School
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Elena Timova works as a Cook II for Ernst Prussing School. Elena earned $51,463 in 2026.
Porter/Ernst Prussing School
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Helen Sidiropoulos works as a Porter for Ernst Prussing School. Helen earned $46,262 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/Ernst Prussing School
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Teresa Gawron works as a Lunchroom Attendant for Ernst Prussing School. Teresa earned $35,882 in 2026.