Chicago Public Schools / George Armstrong International Studies

Agency file

George Armstrong International Studies

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

The George Armstrong International Studies is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 150 employees with median total compensation of $111,411; the highest distinct record was $251,386.

Year: 2026
Employees: 150
Median total: $111,411
Highest record: $251,386

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$38,025$164,467+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 150 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($111,411) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $81,522 (76%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $26,155 (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

$59,783

$72,601

$111,411

$131,857

$156,404

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,404 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $59,783. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Regular Teacher

54 · $127,593

Special Education Classroom Assist

26 · $71,396

Special Education Teacher

19 · $129,018

Bilingual Teacher

14 · $120,075

Lunchroom Attendant

6 · $44,455

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

Otis Dunson

Principal/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$251,386

Base pay: $197,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54,083
Total compensation: $251,386
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $197,303
Jobcode: 000041
Pos #: 133927

Otis Dunson works as a Principal for George Armstrong International Studies. Otis earned $251,386 in 2026.

Amit Thaker

Assistant Principal/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$198,479

Base pay: $154,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $44,450
Total compensation: $198,479
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $154,029
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 524021

At George Armstrong International Studies, Amit Thaker serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,479.

Alyese Faibisoff

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,467

Base pay: $126,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,257
Total compensation: $164,467
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,210
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 136132

Alyese Faibisoff holds the role of Special Education Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,467.

Jennifer Kelly

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,467

Base pay: $126,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,257
Total compensation: $164,467
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,210
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 421689

At George Armstrong International Studies, Jennifer Kelly serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,467.

Xavier Martinez

Bilingual Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,466

Base pay: $126,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,257
Total compensation: $164,466
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,209
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 537077

At George Armstrong International Studies, Xavier Martinez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,466.

Liza Spyrakos-Coca

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,466

Base pay: $126,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,257
Total compensation: $164,466
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,209
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610485

At George Armstrong International Studies, Liza Spyrakos-Coca serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,466.

Anisa Khan

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,466

Base pay: $126,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,257
Total compensation: $164,466
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,209
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610516

Anisa Khan holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,466.

Anne Aune

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,357

Base pay: $126,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,237
Total compensation: $164,357
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,120
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 604446

Anne Aune holds the role of Special Education Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,357.

Jacqueline Maldonado

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,234

Base pay: $126,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,215
Total compensation: $164,234
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,019
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 119289

Jacqueline Maldonado holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,234.

Nataliya Riordan

Bilingual Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$164,233

Base pay: $126,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,215
Total compensation: $164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $126,018
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 613638

Nataliya Riordan is a Bilingual Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $164,233.

Uchenna Obialor

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$162,651

Base pay: $124,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,927
Total compensation: $162,651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $124,724
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 135090

Uchenna Obialor works as a Special Education Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Uchenna earned $162,651 in 2026.

Ninos Khouchaba

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$161,180

Base pay: $123,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,659
Total compensation: $161,180
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $123,521
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 143630

Ninos Khouchaba is a Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $161,180.

Marija Culina

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 483662

At George Armstrong International Studies, Marija Culina serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.

Caroline De La Rosa

English Learner Prg Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626837

At George Armstrong International Studies, Caroline De La Rosa serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.

Stavroula Houmpavlis

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $120,077
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 474124

Stavroula Houmpavlis works as a Regular Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Stavroula earned $156,969 in 2026.

Yadira Jara

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$156,404

Base pay: $119,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,789
Total compensation: $156,404
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $119,615
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 531039

Yadira Jara holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,404.

Anna Nikolopoulos

Case Manager/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$156,404

Base pay: $119,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,789
Total compensation: $156,404
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $119,615
Jobcode: 600063
Pos #: 569408

Anna Nikolopoulos holds the role of Case Manager at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,404.

Bridget Sawchuk

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $119,038
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 124317

Bridget Sawchuk works as a Regular Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Bridget earned $155,699 in 2026.

Dianna Balcken

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$154,863

Base pay: $118,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,509
Total compensation: $154,863
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $118,354
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 387738

Dianna Balcken holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,863.

Bart Goldberg

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 582566

Bart Goldberg works as a Regular Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Bart earned $154,132 in 2026.

Stacy Kolb

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$153,459

Base pay: $117,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,253
Total compensation: $153,459
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $117,206
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 407150

At George Armstrong International Studies, Stacy Kolb serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,459.

Amy Berenz

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$151,294

Base pay: $115,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,859
Total compensation: $151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $115,435
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 618933

Amy Berenz works as a Regular Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Amy earned $151,294 in 2026.

Yvette Ishak

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $114,254
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 111703

At George Armstrong International Studies, Yvette Ishak serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,850.

Alison Mays

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$149,795

Base pay: $114,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,586
Total compensation: $149,795
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $114,209
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 125161

Alison Mays is a Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $149,795.

Laura Solomon

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$149,741

Base pay: $114,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,576
Total compensation: $149,741
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $114,165
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 212327

Laura Solomon is a Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $149,741.

Luisana Argueta

English Learner Prg Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$148,542

Base pay: $113,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,358
Total compensation: $148,542
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $113,184
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626850

Luisana Argueta works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Luisana earned $148,542 in 2026.

Horacio Gutierrez

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $111,388
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 531042

Horacio Gutierrez is a Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $146,346.

Brian Yehl

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $110,792
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 461381

Brian Yehl holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,617.

Stephanie Katele

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$144,408

Base pay: $109,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,605
Total compensation: $144,408
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $109,803
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 544877

At George Armstrong International Studies, Stephanie Katele serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,408.

Gary Weaver

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$142,865

Base pay: $108,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,324
Total compensation: $142,865
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $108,541
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 530998

Gary Weaver holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,865.

Jessica Huegel

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $107,563
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 591641

Jessica Huegel holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,669.

Susan Berger

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$141,261

Base pay: $107,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,032
Total compensation: $141,261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $107,229
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 683163

Susan Berger works as a Regular Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Susan earned $141,261 in 2026.

Jim Gorak

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $105,240
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 429865

At George Armstrong International Studies, Jim Gorak serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,829.

Blair Stern

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

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: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $105,240
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 569244

Blair Stern works as a Special Education Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Blair earned $138,829 in 2026.

Dimitra Drosos

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$135,337

Base pay: $102,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,954
Total compensation: $135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $102,383
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 464207

Dimitra Drosos holds the role of Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,337.

Courtney Horgan

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$133,152

Base pay: $100,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,556
Total compensation: $133,152
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $100,596
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 115995

Courtney Horgan is a Regular Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $133,152.

Jessica Baker

Regular Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$133,152

Base pay: $100,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,556
Total compensation: $133,152
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $100,596
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 597021

Jessica Baker works as a Regular Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Jessica earned $133,152 in 2026.

Jennifer Stevens

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$131,857

Base pay: $99,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,320
Total compensation: $131,857
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $99,537
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 650277

At George Armstrong International Studies, Jennifer Stevens serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,857.

Nancy Goldberg

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$131,847

Base pay: $99,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,318
Total compensation: $131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $99,529
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 520725

Nancy Goldberg works as a Special Education Teacher for George Armstrong International Studies. Nancy earned $131,847 in 2026.

Matthew Rampson

Special Education Teacher/George Armstrong International Studies

2026 total comp

$129,745

Base pay: $103,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,995
Total compensation: $129,745
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22081
Fte Annual Salary: $103,750
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 462700

Matthew Rampson is a Special Education Teacher at George Armstrong International Studies. 2026 total compensation came to $129,745.