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Chicago Public Schools / James Otis School

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James Otis School

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

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$8M
Employees
80
Median total
$85,958
Highest record
$194,186

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$75,198 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$25,129 (25%)

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
$63,335
$71,717
$85,958
$129,659
$148,251

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).

Largest job titles

Regular Teacher
13 · $129,659
Bilingual Teacher
5 · $129,018
Principal
1 · $194,186

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

Page 1

Suphannika Nicholson

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$67,057
Base pay
$46,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,132
Total compensation
$67,057
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
621391

At James Otis School, Suphannika Nicholson serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.

Enrica Harris

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$65,994
Base pay
$46,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,946
Total compensation
$65,994
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
616127

Enrica Harris works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Enrica earned $65,994 in 2026.

Lekeisha Jones

School Security Officer/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$64,459
Base pay
$44,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,677
Total compensation
$64,459
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$44,782
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
157453

Lekeisha Jones is a School Security Officer at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,459.

Julia Fetters

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$64,347
Base pay
$44,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,657
Total compensation
$64,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580981

At James Otis School, Julia Fetters serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,347.

Ataigianna Tate

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$63,335
Base pay
$43,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,480
Total compensation
$63,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$43,855
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
535521

At James Otis School, Ataigianna Tate serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.

Olga Macotello

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$63,335
Base pay
$43,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,480
Total compensation
$63,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$43,855
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
535672

At James Otis School, Olga Macotello serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.

Detongress Grayer

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$62,828
Base pay
$43,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,391
Total compensation
$62,828
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$43,437
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
690317

Detongress Grayer is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $62,828.