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
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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.
Youth Intervention Specialist/James Otis School
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Mariah Mccarther is a Youth Intervention Specialist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $85,358.
Senior Security Officer/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Sergio Vasquez serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,497.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Holt Ellis holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Sherry Jackson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Sherry earned $82,172 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Rachel Cohen works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Rachel earned $81,399 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Blanca Sosa serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Thomas Heet holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Rosezena Williams works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Rosezena earned $76,739 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Kenyana Grant serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Tameka Lee serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Dovie Fort serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Roshanda Irving is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Alexandra Donaldson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Alexandra earned $76,025 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Amelia Pascacio works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Amelia earned $74,178 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Kendra Horton serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Danisha Cole works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Danisha earned $72,889 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Liliana Ramirez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Otis School
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Gloria Cannon works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for James Otis School. Gloria earned $72,601 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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At James Otis School, Abigail Thomason serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,717.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School
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Monica Herrera works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Monica earned $71,717 in 2026.