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
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School Security Officer/James B Mcpherson School
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Jose Santillan is a School Security Officer at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,906.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Brianna Thomas holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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Claudia Dimas Palomares works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for James B Mcpherson School. Claudia earned $71,717 in 2026.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Geraldine Carcamo serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,616.
School Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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Edgar Larios Acosta works as a School Assistant for James B Mcpherson School. Edgar earned $70,257 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Christina Cuevas is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $69,902.
Teacher Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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Cynthia Hernandez is a Teacher Assistant at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $69,414.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Ennyleny Martinez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Mcpherson School. Ennyleny earned $68,785 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Ruby Martinez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Mcpherson School. Ruby earned $68,785 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Taina Lopez Rios serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,227.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Aliese Greathouse holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,227.
Teacher Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Nikyra Jones serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,602.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Crosby Shores serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Hannah Peschier works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Mcpherson School. Hannah earned $67,057 in 2026.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Tyler Smith serves as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Rebecca Lopez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Alejandro Sanchez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.