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 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.
School Security Officer/Helen M Hefferan School
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Kenneth Fuller holds the role of School Security Officer at Helen M Hefferan School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,827.