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James Russell Lowell School

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

The James Russell Lowell School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 69 employees with median total compensation of $80,856; the highest distinct record was $217,918.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$6.6M
Employees
69
Median total
$80,856
Highest record
$217,918

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 69 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,856) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$70,914 (74%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$24,281 (26%)

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
$60,803
$64,347
$80,856
$119,584
$155,590

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $155,590 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Caroline Czabala

Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$119,584
Base pay
$94,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,650
Total compensation
$119,584
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$94,934
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
590187

Caroline Czabala works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Caroline earned $119,584 in 2026.

Dorothy Gonzalez

School Clerk/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$113,281
Base pay
$85,049
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,232
Total compensation
$113,281
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$85,049
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
168372

Dorothy Gonzalez is a School Clerk at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $113,281.

Farouq Agbabiaka

Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$112,142
Base pay
$88,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,665
Total compensation
$112,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$88,477
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
484858

Farouq Agbabiaka works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Farouq earned $112,142 in 2026.

Richard Hurley

Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$110,480
Base pay
$82,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,428
Total compensation
$110,480
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$82,052
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
137777

Richard Hurley works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Richard earned $110,480 in 2026.

Bridget O'Donnell

Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
484861

Bridget O'Donnell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.

Si Chen

Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
609041

At James Russell Lowell School, Si Chen serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.

Fiona Sullivan

Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$99,734
Base pay
$77,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,022
Total compensation
$99,734
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$77,712
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
121637

Fiona Sullivan holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.

Alejandra Sandoval Flores

Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615262

Alejandra Sandoval Flores works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Alejandra earned $99,620 in 2026.

Melanie Delgado-Nater

Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$97,038
Base pay
$75,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,665
Total compensation
$97,038
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
511068

At James Russell Lowell School, Melanie Delgado-Nater serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,038.

Miriam Heligio Alejandro

Bilingual Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$95,436
Base pay
$73,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,453
Total compensation
$95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
113292

Miriam Heligio Alejandro works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Miriam earned $95,436 in 2026.

Kara Gibson

Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$95,436
Base pay
$73,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,453
Total compensation
$95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
664606

At James Russell Lowell School, Kara Gibson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,436.

Eleanor Baker

Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
505002

Eleanor Baker holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.

Emma Greene

Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
T
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610453

Emma Greene is a Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,007.

Brigida Jasso

Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
665013

Brigida Jasso works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Brigida earned $94,007 in 2026.

Vanessa Kotesky

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$88,760
Base pay
$64,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,935
Total compensation
$88,760
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$64,825
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580911

Vanessa Kotesky works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Vanessa earned $88,760 in 2026.

Anitra Henderson

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$60,584
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599951

Anitra Henderson holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.

Lashawn Sanks

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$60,584
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
615466

At James Russell Lowell School, Lashawn Sanks serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,618.

Shannon De Jesus

School Security Officer/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$80,856
Base pay
$58,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,550
Total compensation
$80,856
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$58,306
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
424640

At James Russell Lowell School, Shannon De Jesus serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,856.

Katherine Polk

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$79,402
Base pay
$57,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,295
Total compensation
$79,402
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$57,107
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
493701

Katherine Polk works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Katherine earned $79,402 in 2026.

Michele LurzMay be multiple

Case Manager/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$75,210
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$63,105
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
604181

Payroll for Michele Lurz (Case Manager, James Russell Lowell School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,210 in 2026.

Linda Gonzalez

School Clerk Assistant/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$75,121
Base pay
$53,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,545
Total compensation
$75,121
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$53,576
Jobcode
000467
Pos #
602514

Linda Gonzalez is a School Clerk Assistant at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $75,121.

Luisa Figueroa

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
617607

Luisa Figueroa holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.

Evelyn Crespo

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
571911

Evelyn Crespo is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Shalonda Cooper

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Russell Lowell 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$51,497
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
155623

Shalonda Cooper works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for James Russell Lowell School. Shalonda earned $72,601 in 2026.

Diamond Lugo

School Security Officer/James Russell Lowell School

2026 total comp
$71,906
Base pay
$50,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,982
Total compensation
$71,906
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$50,924
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
165812

Diamond Lugo is a School Security Officer at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,906.

Natalie Martinez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580901

Natalie Martinez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.

Diana Vazquez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599935

Diana Vazquez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,785.

Yamilka Rivera

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
621435

Yamilka Rivera works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Yamilka earned $68,785 in 2026.

Cinthya Moreno Martinez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599919

Cinthya Moreno Martinez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Cinthya earned $67,057 in 2026.

Deyanira Medina De Rodriguez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
610835

Deyanira Medina De Rodriguez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.

Diana Alvarez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580921

Diana Alvarez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Diana earned $65,994 in 2026.

Wynshella Harris

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
589833

At James Russell Lowell School, Wynshella Harris serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,994.

Edwin Rosendo

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
548126

Edwin Rosendo works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Edwin earned $64,347 in 2026.

Rafael Alegrett

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
612822

Rafael Alegrett holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,347.

Yosiluz Gomez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
690086

Yosiluz Gomez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.

Alicia Morel Estevez

Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell 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
24251
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
688134

At James Russell Lowell School, Alicia Morel Estevez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,347.