Chicago Public Schools / Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

Agency file

Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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

The Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 75 employees with median total compensation of $127,182; the highest distinct record was $207,686.

Year: 2026
Employees: 75
Median total: $127,182
Highest record: $207,686

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$31,595$181,809+

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 ($127,182) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $90,534 (76%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $28,175 (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

$62,993

$93,131

$127,182

$149,067

$159,809

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,993. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Regular Teacher

35 · $138,829

Special Education Teacher

7 · $119,584

Special Education Classroom Assist

4 · $64,794

School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)

3 · $107,022

Lunchroom Attendant

3 · $35,882

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

Kate Graham-Mchugh

Principal/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$207,686

Base pay: $164,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $43,439
Total compensation: $207,686
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $164,247
Jobcode: 000041
Pos #: 372746

Kate Graham-Mchugh works as a Principal for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Kate earned $207,686 in 2026.

Maricela Salazar

Assistant Principal/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$181,809

Base pay: $140,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,415
Total compensation: $181,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $140,394
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 328329

Maricela Salazar holds the role of Assistant Principal at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,809.

Cy Hendrickson

Assistant Principal/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$180,741

Base pay: $147,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,747
Total compensation: $180,741
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $147,994
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 582476

Cy Hendrickson is a Assistant Principal at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $180,741.

Laura Copp

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $126,019
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610495

Laura Copp works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Laura earned $164,234 in 2026.

Lilian Sackett

English Learner Prg Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$164,103

Base pay: $125,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,191
Total compensation: $164,103
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $125,912
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626775

Lilian Sackett holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,103.

Leticia Gutierrez

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $123,819
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610526

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Leticia Gutierrez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,544.

Heidi Farrand

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329144

Heidi Farrand works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Heidi earned $159,809 in 2026.

Corei Gordon

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 615147

Corei Gordon works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Corei earned $159,809 in 2026.

Genaye Parodi

Special Education Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 621215

Genaye Parodi works as a Special Education Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Genaye earned $159,809 in 2026.

Karen Sanchez

English Learner Prg Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$158,600

Base pay: $121,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,189
Total compensation: $158,600
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $121,411
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626745

Karen Sanchez holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,600.

Salina Rivera

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $119,825
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 548532

Salina Rivera is a Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $156,661.

Allison Heraty

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $118,354
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 582676

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Allison Heraty serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,863.

Lorena Aleman

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 441988

Lorena Aleman holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,132.

Julia Nevarez

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619079

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Julia Nevarez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.

Sonia Gonzales

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $115,435
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 605131

Sonia Gonzales holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.

Denise Ayala

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$150,726

Base pay: $114,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,755
Total compensation: $150,726
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $114,971
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329152

Denise Ayala holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.

Ana Dominguez

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$149,618

Base pay: $114,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,554
Total compensation: $149,618
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $114,064
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329181

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Ana Dominguez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,618.

Carrie Hobbs

Special Education Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $113,708
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 394813

Carrie Hobbs holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,182.

Mary Austin

Ste(A)M Coordinator/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$149,067

Base pay: $113,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,453
Total compensation: $149,067
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $113,614
Jobcode: 602139
Pos #: 627211

Mary Austin is a Ste(A)M Coordinator at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $149,067.

Julie Bugala

School Counselor/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $112,648
Jobcode: 990101
Pos #: 329090

Julie Bugala works as a School Counselor for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Julie earned $147,886 in 2026.

Jacqueline Ibrahim

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$147,344

Base pay: $112,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,140
Total compensation: $147,344
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $112,204
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329176

Jacqueline Ibrahim is a Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $147,344.

John Ruskamp

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $111,340
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329164

John Ruskamp works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. John earned $146,287 in 2026.

Deborah Mclaughlin

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $111,340
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 511576

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Deborah Mclaughlin serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,287.

Emily Bounardj

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $107,563
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 487629

Emily Bounardj holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,669.

Megan Monahan

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$140,364

Base pay: $106,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,869
Total compensation: $140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $106,495
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329161

Megan Monahan holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,364.

Rocio Moya

School Counselor/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$140,364

Base pay: $106,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,869
Total compensation: $140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $106,495
Jobcode: 990101
Pos #: 662640

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Rocio Moya serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,364.

Tiffany Viggiani

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $105,240
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 330900

Tiffany Viggiani works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Tiffany earned $138,829 in 2026.

Janet Martinez

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $105,240
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 423955

Janet Martinez works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Janet earned $138,829 in 2026.

Jovan Roman-Rivera

Bilingual Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$137,773

Base pay: $104,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,397
Total compensation: $137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $104,376
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 329153

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Jovan Roman-Rivera serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,773.

Anne Mayer

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$137,773

Base pay: $104,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,397
Total compensation: $137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $104,376
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 423573

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Anne Mayer serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,773.

Paloma Davenport

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $102,383
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 524157

Paloma Davenport works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Paloma earned $135,337 in 2026.

Mary Kelly

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $100,596
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 441984

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Mary Kelly serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,152.

Roberto Guzman

Technology Coordinator/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$132,200

Base pay: $100,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,547
Total compensation: $132,200
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $100,653
Jobcode: 000691
Pos #: 525172

Roberto Guzman is a Technology Coordinator at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $132,200.

Jenna Calkins

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

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: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $99,537
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 524453

Jenna Calkins holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,857.

Blanca Martinez

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$130,056

Base pay: $104,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $26,036
Total compensation: $130,056
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $104,020
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 537135

Blanca Martinez is a Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $130,056.

Philip Tat

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$129,904

Base pay: $97,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,964
Total compensation: $129,904
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $97,940
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329172

Philip Tat works as a Regular Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Philip earned $129,904 in 2026.

Luis Ballesteros

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$129,018

Base pay: $97,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,803
Total compensation: $129,018
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $97,215
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 441941

Luis Ballesteros is a Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. 2026 total compensation came to $129,018.

Natalie Lithgow

Special Education Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$127,182

Base pay: $101,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,656
Total compensation: $127,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $101,526
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 394743

Natalie Lithgow works as a Special Education Teacher for Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. Natalie earned $127,182 in 2026.

Kristin Clarke

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$125,310

Base pay: $99,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,408
Total compensation: $125,310
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $99,902
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329178

At Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl, Kristin Clarke serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,310.

Jason Payne

Regular Teacher/Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl

2026 total comp

$122,447

Base pay: $97,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,029
Total compensation: $122,447
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 22441
Fte Annual Salary: $97,418
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 329123

Jason Payne holds the role of Regular Teacher at Irene C. Hernandez Middle Schl. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,447.