Chicago Public Schools / Helen M Hefferan School
Agency file
The Helen M Hefferan School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 38 employees with median total compensation of $107,508; the highest distinct record was $199,144.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 38 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($107,508) — 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 $155,699 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,706. 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
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Special Education Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Lauren Smith is a Special Education Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. 2026 total compensation came to $143,448.
Ste(A)M Coordinator/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Jade Vincent serves as a Ste(A)M Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,150.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Deirdre Brown holds the role of Regular Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,783.
School Counselor/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Brandi Lopez serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,695.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Katesa Neal holds the role of Regular Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,847.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Elizabeth Melton-Grace holds the role of Regular Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,529.
School Clerk/Helen M Hefferan School
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Michelle Green-Edwards is a School Clerk at Helen M Hefferan School. 2026 total compensation came to $120,623.
Special Education Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Jasmine Rucker serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,935.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Adalberto Nava is a Regular Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. 2026 total compensation came to $113,855.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Cristina Mukherji holds the role of Regular Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Christopher Nadraus serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,414.
Youth Intervention Specialist/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Marcus Brady serves as a Youth Intervention Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,005.
Special Education Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Shalynn Burger serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Edward Miller holds the role of Regular Teacher at Helen M Hefferan School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Mike Tzou works as a Regular Teacher for Helen M Hefferan School. Mike earned $98,580 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Helen M Hefferan School
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Lavell Ballard works as a Regular Teacher for Helen M Hefferan School. Lavell earned $94,007 in 2026.
Instructor Assistant/Helen M Hefferan School
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Monica Griffin is a Instructor Assistant at Helen M Hefferan School. 2026 total compensation came to $88,525.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Helen M Hefferan School
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Tyrie Spurlock works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Helen M Hefferan School. Tyrie earned $83,618 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Helen M Hefferan School
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At Helen M Hefferan School, Tyshawn Ferguson serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Helen M Hefferan School
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Vanessa Balderos-Edens works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Helen M Hefferan School. Vanessa earned $76,739 in 2026.