Chicago Public Schools / James B Mcpherson School
Agency file
The James B Mcpherson School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 138 employees with median total compensation of $95,436; the highest distinct record was $231,434.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 138 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,436) — 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 $155,643 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,347. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Principal/James B Mcpherson School
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Erik Olson holds the role of Principal at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $231,434.
Assistant Principal/James B Mcpherson School
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Paul Hartman holds the role of Assistant Principal at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,987.
Regional Gifted Coordinator/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Kristen Low serves as a Regional Gifted Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,299.
Assistant Principal/James B Mcpherson School
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Matthew Jones-Mccann works as a Assistant Principal for James B Mcpherson School. Matthew earned $171,809 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Chad Kirkpatrick holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,158.
School Counselor/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Giovanna Atteo serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,466.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Mary Warnicki works as a Regular Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Mary earned $164,466 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Tania Czerkas holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,544.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Carla Martinucci holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,544.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Sarah Scifo holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,435.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Kathleen Schmidt works as a Special Education Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Kathleen earned $159,137 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Renee Latronica works as a Special Education Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Renee earned $158,600 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Monica Daly is a Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $156,766.
Case Manager/James B Mcpherson School
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Sandra Caudill is a Case Manager at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $155,699.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Jeannette Astorga-Bielenda holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,643.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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John Swenson works as a Regular Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. John earned $154,217 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Maria Klee serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Mary Mccarthy holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,132.
English Learner Prg Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Pamela Barreda serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.
Bilingual Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Denise Buino serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,260.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Anna Kotniewicz holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,182.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Joanne Ebert holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Miran Maksumic is a Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $140,667.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Jasiman Dosch works as a Regular Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Jasiman earned $140,364 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Kathleen Schultz holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,364.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Michael Valentino holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Carrie Stern serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,829.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Mary Miller is a Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $138,175.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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John Breen holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,175.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Jenna Boyer holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,337.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Alia Hollister works as a Regular Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Alia earned $135,337 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Julio Santana serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,337.
School Counselor/James B Mcpherson School
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Niki Pappas is a School Counselor at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,893.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Angela Bueno works as a Regular Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Angela earned $134,421 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Gwendolyn Miller works as a Special Education Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Gwendolyn earned $130,173 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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David Cadotte is a Regular Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $129,659.
Bilingual Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Vanessa Pacheco works as a Bilingual Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Vanessa earned $129,018 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Danielle Cohen works as a Special Education Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Danielle earned $128,742 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Robert Pries serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,742.
Regular Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Scott Zagalak works as a Regular Teacher for James B Mcpherson School. Scott earned $128,710 in 2026.