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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
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

$41,750$164,466+

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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Mariah Mccarther

Youth Intervention Specialist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$85,358
Base pay
$65,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,539
Total compensation
$85,358
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$65,819
Jobcode
003015
Pos #
625628

Mariah Mccarther is a Youth Intervention Specialist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $85,358.

Sergio Vasquez

Senior Security Officer/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$84,497
Base pay
$61,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,188
Total compensation
$84,497
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$61,309
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
157479

At James Otis School, Sergio Vasquez serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,497.

Holt Ellis

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$83,618
Base pay
$60,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,034
Total compensation
$83,618
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$60,584
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
622853

Holt Ellis holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.

Sherry Jackson

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$82,172
Base pay
$59,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,781
Total compensation
$82,172
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$59,391
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
456324

Sherry Jackson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Sherry earned $82,172 in 2026.

Rachel Cohen

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$81,399
Base pay
$58,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,645
Total compensation
$81,399
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$58,754
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
462956

Rachel Cohen works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Rachel earned $81,399 in 2026.

Blanca Sosa

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
548184

At James Otis School, Blanca Sosa serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.

Thomas Heet

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580475

Thomas Heet holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.

Rosezena Williams

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
562758

Rosezena Williams works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Rosezena earned $76,739 in 2026.

Kenyana Grant

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
610840

At James Otis School, Kenyana Grant serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.

Tameka Lee

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
616150

At James Otis School, Tameka Lee serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.

Dovie Fort

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
643749

At James Otis School, Dovie Fort serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.

Roshanda Irving

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
655309

Roshanda Irving is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $76,739.

Alexandra Donaldson

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$76,025
Base pay
$54,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,704
Total compensation
$76,025
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
655293

Alexandra Donaldson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Alexandra earned $76,025 in 2026.

Amelia Pascacio

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
562730

Amelia Pascacio works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Amelia earned $74,178 in 2026.

Kendra Horton

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
655268

At James Otis School, Kendra Horton serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Liliana Ramirez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
492922

Liliana Ramirez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Danisha Cole

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
690316

Danisha Cole works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Danisha earned $72,889 in 2026.

Gloria Cannon

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$72,601
Base pay
$51,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,104
Total compensation
$72,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$51,497
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
155213

Gloria Cannon works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for James Otis School. Gloria earned $72,601 in 2026.

Abigail Thomason

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
562760

At James Otis School, Abigail Thomason serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,717.

Monica Herrera

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580478

Monica Herrera works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Monica earned $71,717 in 2026.

Demetria Barnes

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$71,130
Base pay
$50,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,846
Total compensation
$71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$50,284
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580971

Demetria Barnes holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.

Hugo Olvera

Teacher Assistant/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$70,954
Base pay
$50,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,815
Total compensation
$70,954
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$50,139
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
608863

Hugo Olvera works as a Teacher Assistant for James Otis School. Hugo earned $70,954 in 2026.

Olga Menchaca

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$69,902
Base pay
$49,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,631
Total compensation
$69,902
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
254448

Olga Menchaca is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $69,902.

Margot Espinoza

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$69,902
Base pay
$49,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,631
Total compensation
$69,902
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
584012

Margot Espinoza works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for James Otis School. Margot earned $69,902 in 2026.

Gilberto Mora

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
643751

Gilberto Mora works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Otis School. Gilberto earned $68,785 in 2026.

Zamoa Moss

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
655266

At James Otis School, Zamoa Moss serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.

Tanisha Hill

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
655267

Tanisha Hill is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.

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.

Nyla Moss

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
690318

Nyla Moss is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.

Iyonna Ward

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
690319

At James Otis School, Iyonna Ward serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,803.

Katherine Hernandez Reyes

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
691201

At James Otis School, Katherine Hernandez Reyes serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,803.

Bryan Osorio

Class Size Teaching Assistant/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$59,783
Base pay
$43,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,350
Total compensation
$59,783
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$43,433
Jobcode
000563
Pos #
690269

Bryan Osorio holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at James Otis School. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,783.

Waquantis Murray

Cook II/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$46,301
Base pay
$29,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,495
Total compensation
$46,301
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$29,806
Jobcode
002741
Pos #
164785

Waquantis Murray works as a Cook II for James Otis School. Waquantis earned $46,301 in 2026.

Xavier Gipson

Porter/James Otis School

2026 total comp
$41,750
Base pay
$26,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,698
Total compensation
$41,750
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24791
Fte Annual Salary
$26,052
Jobcode
002795
Pos #
148486

Xavier Gipson is a Porter at James Otis School. 2026 total compensation came to $41,750.