Chicago Public Schools / Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

Agency file

Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

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

The Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 118 employees with median total compensation of $111,259; the highest distinct record was $227,811.

Year: 2026
Employees: 118
Median total: $111,259
Highest record: $227,811

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,882$189,726+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 118 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($111,259) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $86,413 (76%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $27,531 (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

$65,004

$76,739

$111,259

$149,182

$158,512

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,512 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,004. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Bilingual Teacher

36 · $135,134

Regular Teacher

25 · $131,331

Special Education Classroom Assist

16 · $72,889

Special Education Teacher

11 · $137,773

Teacher Assistant

4 · $69,307

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

Highest-paid first / page 1

Timothy Griffin

Principal/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$227,811

Base pay: $178,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49,790
Total compensation: $227,811
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $178,021
Jobcode: 000041
Pos #: 125831

Timothy Griffin works as a Principal for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Timothy earned $227,811 in 2026.

Trinidad Liberto

Assistant Principal/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$196,228

Base pay: $154,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,509
Total compensation: $196,228
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $154,719
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 506790

Trinidad Liberto is a Assistant Principal at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $196,228.

Kathleen Mcneary

Assistant Principal/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$189,726

Base pay: $149,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,414
Total compensation: $189,726
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $149,312
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 582361

Kathleen Mcneary works as a Assistant Principal for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Kathleen earned $189,726 in 2026.

Carrie Katz

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$164,411

Base pay: $126,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,247
Total compensation: $164,411
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $126,164
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610536

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Carrie Katz serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.

Wanda Betancourt

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$162,339

Base pay: $124,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,870
Total compensation: $162,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $124,469
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 614011

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Wanda Betancourt serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,339.

Lynn Sarno

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$161,544

Base pay: $123,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,725
Total compensation: $161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $123,819
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 619432

Lynn Sarno holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,544.

Stephanie Stosek

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$161,544

Base pay: $123,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,725
Total compensation: $161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $123,819
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619834

Stephanie Stosek holds the role of Regular Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,544.

Jihyon Kim

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$159,809

Base pay: $122,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,409
Total compensation: $159,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 421418

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Jihyon Kim serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.

Howard Fishbein

Special Education Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$159,604

Base pay: $122,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,372
Total compensation: $159,604
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $122,232
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 610360

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Howard Fishbein serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,604.

Bernadette Archibald

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$158,621

Base pay: $121,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $121,428
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 276211

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Bernadette Archibald serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,621.

Susan Unti-Smith

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$158,621

Base pay: $121,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $121,428
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 466379

Susan Unti-Smith works as a Regular Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Susan earned $158,621 in 2026.

Laura Bravo

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$158,620

Base pay: $121,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $121,427
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 619228

Laura Bravo holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,620.

Bozena Kasperek

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$158,512

Base pay: $121,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,173
Total compensation: $158,512
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $121,339
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 591991

Bozena Kasperek holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,512.

Deborah Shanahan

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$156,969

Base pay: $120,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,892
Total compensation: $156,969
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $120,077
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 676676

Deborah Shanahan is a Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $156,969.

Stella Zervos

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$156,661

Base pay: $119,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,836
Total compensation: $156,661
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $119,825
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 132527

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Stella Zervos serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,661.

Cristy Cochrane

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$156,661

Base pay: $119,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,836
Total compensation: $156,661
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $119,825
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 601487

Cristy Cochrane holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,661.

Sophia Basharis

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$155,699

Base pay: $119,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,661
Total compensation: $155,699
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $119,038
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 125972

Sophia Basharis works as a Regular Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Sophia earned $155,699 in 2026.

Lisa Breen

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$155,335

Base pay: $118,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,595
Total compensation: $155,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $118,740
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 117257

Lisa Breen is a Regular Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $155,335.

Carmen Vale

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$155,098

Base pay: $118,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,551
Total compensation: $155,098
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $118,547
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 619425

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Carmen Vale serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,098.

Kimberly Gaffney

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$154,132

Base pay: $117,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,376
Total compensation: $154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 484383

Kimberly Gaffney works as a Bilingual Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Kimberly earned $154,132 in 2026.

Anitha Ravury

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$154,132

Base pay: $117,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,376
Total compensation: $154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 537804

Anitha Ravury is a Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.

Jill Casey

Special Education Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$154,132

Base pay: $117,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,376
Total compensation: $154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 600351

Jill Casey works as a Special Education Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Jill earned $154,132 in 2026.

Ewa Kozlowski

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$153,822

Base pay: $117,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,319
Total compensation: $153,822
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $117,503
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 500225

Ewa Kozlowski works as a Regular Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Ewa earned $153,822 in 2026.

Anna Khawam

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$153,564

Base pay: $117,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,272
Total compensation: $153,564
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $117,292
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 613878

Anna Khawam holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,564.

Linda Murray

School Counselor/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$152,924

Base pay: $116,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,156
Total compensation: $152,924
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $116,768
Jobcode: 990101
Pos #: 309044

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Linda Murray serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,924.

Adam Gastolek

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$152,022

Base pay: $116,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,991
Total compensation: $152,022
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $116,031
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 123025

Adam Gastolek is a Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $152,022.

Diala Kasir

English Learner Prg Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$152,022

Base pay: $116,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,991
Total compensation: $152,022
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $116,031
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626851

Diala Kasir works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Diala earned $152,022 in 2026.

Lidia Paris

Special Education Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$151,965

Base pay: $115,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,981
Total compensation: $151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $115,984
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 595479

Lidia Paris holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,965.

Bunheng Lai

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$149,850

Base pay: $114,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,596
Total compensation: $149,850
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $114,254
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 142868

Bunheng Lai holds the role of Regular Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,850.

Asma Ali

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$149,182

Base pay: $113,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,474
Total compensation: $149,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $113,708
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 297322

Asma Ali works as a Bilingual Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Asma earned $149,182 in 2026.

Stacey Rowland

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$147,886

Base pay: $112,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,238
Total compensation: $147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $112,648
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 487984

Stacey Rowland is a Regular Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.

Michael Drapala

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$147,886

Base pay: $112,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,238
Total compensation: $147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $112,648
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 537639

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Michael Drapala serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,886.

Karen Skores

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$147,886

Base pay: $112,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,238
Total compensation: $147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $112,648
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 619835

Karen Skores holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.

Milena Govedarska

English Learner Prg Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$146,346

Base pay: $111,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,958
Total compensation: $146,346
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $111,388
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626838

Milena Govedarska is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $146,346.

Sylwia Dechellis

Regular Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$146,287

Base pay: $111,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,947
Total compensation: $146,287
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $111,340
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 465390

Sylwia Dechellis holds the role of Regular Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,287.

Michael Mavridis

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$146,287

Base pay: $111,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,947
Total compensation: $146,287
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $111,340
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 619914

Michael Mavridis works as a Bilingual Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Michael earned $146,287 in 2026.

Diane Meloscia

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$144,945

Base pay: $110,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,703
Total compensation: $144,945
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $110,242
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 537810

Diane Meloscia works as a Bilingual Teacher for Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. Diane earned $144,945 in 2026.

Kenneth Benedix

Bilingual Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$142,937

Base pay: $108,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,337
Total compensation: $142,937
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $108,600
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 494909

Kenneth Benedix is a Bilingual Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $142,937.

Lauren Kucha

Special Education Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

2026 total comp

$142,937

Base pay: $108,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,337
Total compensation: $142,937
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $108,600
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 600305

Lauren Kucha is a Special Education Teacher at Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $142,937.

Beth Imbrogno

Special Education Teacher/Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo

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: 22871
Fte Annual Salary: $105,240
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 125408

At Everett Mckinley Dirksen Schoo, Beth Imbrogno serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,829.