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James Farmer Junior Elementary

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

The James Farmer Junior Elementary supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2026, this agency had 44 employees with median total compensation of $101,267; the highest distinct record was $194,186.

Year
2026
Employees
44
Median total
$101,267
Highest record
$194,186

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$27,309$191,100+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 44 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,267) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,632 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$23,934 (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
$60,803
$71,717
$101,267
$121,529
$156,404

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,404 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Marla Reid

Principal/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$194,186
Base pay
$159,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,527
Total compensation
$194,186
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$159,659
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
466834

Marla Reid holds the role of Principal at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,186.

Moneka Reynolds

Assistant Principal/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$191,100
Base pay
$147,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$43,106
Total compensation
$191,100
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$147,994
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
665670

Moneka Reynolds works as a Assistant Principal for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Moneka earned $191,100 in 2026.

Gwendolyn Mcelmurry

School Counselor/James Farmer Junior Elementary

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

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
463190

Gwendolyn Mcelmurry works as a School Counselor for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Gwendolyn earned $159,809 in 2026.

Raashida Preston

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$159,137
Base pay
$121,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,287
Total compensation
$159,137
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$121,850
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
463179

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Raashida Preston serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,137.

Ebony Andrews-Hill

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$156,404
Base pay
$119,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,789
Total compensation
$156,404
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$119,615
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610083

Ebony Andrews-Hill holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,404.

Manisha Clepper

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

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

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
615122

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Manisha Clepper serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,829.

Maria Anama

Special Education Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$135,783
Base pay
$108,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,795
Total compensation
$135,783
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$108,988
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
479213

Maria Anama is a Special Education Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $135,783.

Jacqueline Johnson

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$135,773
Base pay
$108,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,793
Total compensation
$135,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$108,980
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
595259

Jacqueline Johnson holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,773.

Christopher Stralkowski

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$125,871
Base pay
$94,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,230
Total compensation
$125,871
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$94,641
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
532122

Christopher Stralkowski holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,871.

Birgitta Johnson

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

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

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$99,902
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
662656

Birgitta Johnson is a Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $125,310.

Louie Benida

Special Education Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$121,529
Base pay
$96,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,907
Total compensation
$121,529
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$96,622
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
520022

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Louie Benida serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,529.

Charie Yamado

Special Education Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$121,529
Base pay
$96,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,907
Total compensation
$121,529
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$96,622
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600806

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Charie Yamado serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,529.

Cassidy Hearn

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$121,155
Base pay
$96,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,858
Total compensation
$121,155
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$96,297
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619662

Cassidy Hearn works as a Regular Teacher for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Cassidy earned $121,155 in 2026.

Diana Bramham

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$115,802
Base pay
$91,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,149
Total compensation
$115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613754

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Diana Bramham serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,802.

Morgan Conneely

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$115,006
Base pay
$90,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,044
Total compensation
$115,006
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$90,962
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
596725

Morgan Conneely holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,006.

Ebonie Kendricks

School Clerk/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$114,928
Base pay
$86,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,520
Total compensation
$114,928
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$86,408
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
465611

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Ebonie Kendricks serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,928.

Mary Francisco

Class Size Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$110,075
Base pay
$86,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,391
Total compensation
$110,075
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$86,684
Jobcode
000068
Pos #
686838

Mary Francisco holds the role of Class Size Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,075.

Temitope Paulson

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$109,755
Base pay
$86,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,349
Total compensation
$109,755
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$86,406
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
524834

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Temitope Paulson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,755.

Courtnay Mcewen

Special Education Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$108,211
Base pay
$85,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,144
Total compensation
$108,211
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$85,067
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600838

Courtnay Mcewen works as a Special Education Teacher for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Courtnay earned $108,211 in 2026.

Jaimee Vernon

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
463178

Jaimee Vernon is a Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $102,765.

Kaylan Nelson

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582542

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Kaylan Nelson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.

Randall De Vaul

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$101,267
Base pay
$79,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,225
Total compensation
$101,267
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$79,042
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
502326

Randall De Vaul works as a Regular Teacher for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Randall earned $101,267 in 2026.

Joshua Lowden

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$101,267
Base pay
$79,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,225
Total compensation
$101,267
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$79,042
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613757

Joshua Lowden works as a Regular Teacher for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Joshua earned $101,267 in 2026.

Angela Foster

Youth Intervention Specialist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$99,705
Base pay
$73,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,853
Total compensation
$99,705
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$73,852
Jobcode
003015
Pos #
503929

Angela Foster holds the role of Youth Intervention Specialist at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,705.

Jennifer Sinnen

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
576113

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Jennifer Sinnen serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,620.

Cierra Foster

Special Education Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600822

Cierra Foster holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

David Zhu

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
524829

David Zhu is a Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $94,007.

Jesus Espitia

Regular Teacher/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619659

Jesus Espitia holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.

Bruce Bland

School Security Officer/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$74,827
Base pay
$53,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,494
Total compensation
$74,827
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$53,333
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
157057

Bruce Bland works as a School Security Officer for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Bruce earned $74,827 in 2026.

Kimberly Hill-Bey

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599885

Kimberly Hill-Bey works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Kimberly earned $74,178 in 2026.

Jeremy Montgomery

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
653504

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Jeremy Montgomery serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Tonya Paul

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599855

Tonya Paul holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.

Kia Motes

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
643754

Kia Motes holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.

Sydney Watkins

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$71,130
Base pay
$50,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,846
Total compensation
$71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$50,284
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
678622

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Sydney Watkins serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,130.

Sade Johnson

Teacher Assistant/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$70,795
Base pay
$53,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,723
Total compensation
$70,795
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$53,072
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
464656

Sade Johnson works as a Teacher Assistant for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Sade earned $70,795 in 2026.

Stacy Johnson

Teacher Assistant/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$69,095
Base pay
$51,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,511
Total compensation
$69,095
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$51,584
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
614040

At James Farmer Junior Elementary, Stacy Johnson serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,095.

Malcolm Hill-Bey

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
632330

Malcolm Hill-Bey works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Malcolm earned $68,785 in 2026.

Dernodo Eiland

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$68,663
Base pay
$48,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,414
Total compensation
$68,663
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$48,249
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
469765

Dernodo Eiland is a Elementary Lunchroom Manager at James Farmer Junior Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $68,663.

Tiffany Lewis

Case Manager/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$62,385
Base pay
$51,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$10,821
Total compensation
$62,385
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$51,564
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
626934

Tiffany Lewis works as a Case Manager for James Farmer Junior Elementary. Their status is 0.5 FTE. Tiffany earned $62,385 in 2026.

Da'Shawn Buck

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Farmer Junior Elementary

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
23271
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
688088

Da'Shawn Buck holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Farmer Junior Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.