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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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.