Chicago Public Schools / James Otis School
Agency file
The James Otis School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 80 employees with median total compensation of $85,958; the highest distinct record was $194,186.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 80 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,958) — 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 $148,251 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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 Otis School
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At James Otis School, Rachel Mann serves as a Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $194,186.
Assistant Principal/James Otis School
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Lorraine Nunez works as a Assistant Principal for James Otis School. Lorraine earned $179,001 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Deborah Ratulowski is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.
English Learner Prg Teacher/James Otis School
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Antonio Rivera works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for James Otis School. Antonio earned $161,544 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Catherine Sweeney is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $161,489.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Nancy Kirby is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $159,604.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Holly Bueb is a Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $151,965.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Lisa Lane holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Fernando Sifuentes Elizondo is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $148,251.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Peter Simpson holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.
Lead Coach/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Lindsay Wesner serves as a Lead Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,929.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Nicole Michel holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,617.
Personalized Learning Coordinator/James Otis School
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Kevin Kreller works as a Personalized Learning Coordinator for James Otis School. Kevin earned $145,471 in 2026.
Case Manager/James Otis School
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Marilyn Bartley-Chapman holds the role of Case Manager at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,853.
Bilingual Teacher/James Otis School
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Maria Vazquez works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Otis School. Maria earned $137,773 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Cheyenne Rockey holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,686.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Makenzie Nelson is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $131,893.
Bilingual Teacher/James Otis School
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Emily Cabral works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Otis School. Emily earned $130,173 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Kelsey Cusack holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,745.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Jennifer Marrero works as a Special Education Teacher for James Otis School. Jennifer earned $129,745 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Jestine Cross works as a Regular Teacher for James Otis School. Jestine earned $129,659 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Connie Dec is a Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $129,572.
Bilingual Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Melissa Hernandez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Ashley Manthe serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,710.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Bridget Hickey serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,339.
Bilingual Teacher/James Otis School
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Yesenia Cabanas is a Bilingual Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $122,447.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Katelyn Lathrop serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,666.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Kyle Terry holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,855.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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James Tomasino is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $113,855.
Bilingual Teacher/James Otis School
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Zoe Bacik is a Bilingual Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $112,142.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Kyra Termini is a Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $111,074.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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Chelsey Baker is a Special Education Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $106,414.
Special Education Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Sadie Barlow serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,163.
School Counselor/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Kaitlin Bonney serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,734.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Sophie Dicenso serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,734.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Katherine Bump holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Andrew Avila serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,620.
Regular Teacher/James Otis School
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Zachary Noel is a Regular Teacher at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.
School Clerk/James Otis School
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Wanda Rodriguez is a School Clerk at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $95,288.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Irma Olvera holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,557.