Chicago Public Schools / James Madison School
Agency file
The James Madison School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 46 employees with median total compensation of $100,397; the highest distinct record was $207,342.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 46 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,397) — 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 $155,590 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. 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 Madison School
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Talisa Martin is a Principal at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $207,342.
Special Education Teacher/James Madison School
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Kari Grosso is a Special Education Teacher at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,467.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Barbara Appleberry-Tillman works as a Regular Teacher for James Madison School. Barbara earned $161,544 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/James Madison School
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Marcella Sims works as a Assistant Principal for James Madison School. Marcella earned $161,120 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Daisy Stewart serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,775.
Special Education Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Marcia Wheeler serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,590.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Keisha Neal holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,465.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Isaiah Thompson works as a Regular Teacher for James Madison School. Isaiah earned $154,863 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Pamela Talbert holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,822.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Paula Hawkins is a Regular Teacher at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Nicole Crockett is a Regular Teacher at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $150,726.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Stacy Stocker-Rybski holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,850.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Karen Johnson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,850.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Donald Akins works as a Regular Teacher for James Madison School. Donald earned $145,617 in 2026.
School Counselor/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Yolanda Walton serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,937.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Marlon Morgan serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,208.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Taylor Prochaska is a Regular Teacher at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $135,337.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Dione Wilcox works as a Regular Teacher for James Madison School. Dione earned $125,256 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Madison School
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Alexander Peacock holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,153.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Tiwana Seaton serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,874.
Special Education Teacher/James Madison School
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Cassandra Watkiss is a Special Education Teacher at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,765.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Clifford Lindsey serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.
Special Education Teacher/James Madison School
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Shanese Hudson works as a Special Education Teacher for James Madison School. Shanese earned $102,071 in 2026.
School Clerk/James Madison School
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Stacey Henderson is a School Clerk at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $98,723.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Tyci Adams works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Madison School. Tyci earned $83,618 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Krystal Miller serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,402.
School Security Officer/James Madison School
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Reginald Lewis holds the role of School Security Officer at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,747.
School Security Officer/James Madison School
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Christopher Stephens holds the role of School Security Officer at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Evie Fitzpatrick is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.
School Counseling Office Assistant/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Latoya Crawford serves as a School Counseling Office Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,580.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Matilda Baker serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.
Teacher Assistant/James Madison School
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Michelle Myers holds the role of Teacher Assistant at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,414.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Tynisha White works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Madison School. Tynisha earned $68,227 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Davida Boswell is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Grashovia Wilson serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,462.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Khalita Appleberry is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Marlin Caruthers is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Theresa Taylor holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Kimberly Cole holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Madison School
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Bryn Moore-Ross holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Madison School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.