Chicago Public Schools / James Shields Elementary School
Agency file
The James Shields Elementary School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 61 employees with median total compensation of $128,742; the highest distinct record was $237,881.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 61 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($128,742) — 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 $158,600 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,111. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Principal/James Shields Elementary School
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Michael Pacourek works as a Principal for James Shields Elementary School. Michael earned $237,881 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/James Shields Elementary School
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Jose Alvarado works as a Assistant Principal for James Shields Elementary School. Jose earned $179,001 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Catherine Rovetto is a Special Education Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,411.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Victor Arroyo serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,233.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Colleen Kelly works as a Special Education Teacher for James Shields Elementary School. Colleen earned $164,103 in 2026.
School Counselor/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Michelle Marose serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,339.
English Learner Prg Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Maria Carmona holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,600.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Kathleen Vogwill holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,760.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Laurie Rovano holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,699.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Yolanda Batres holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,699.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Theresa Karpierz serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,699.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Milagros Vazzana holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,699.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Stasia Fialkowski holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,590.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Mari Morales holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,465.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Mirna Martinez is a Bilingual Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $155,465.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Maria Lopez is a Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $155,098.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Carolyn Erwinski is a Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Darlene Ferguson is a Special Education Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Maria Salcedo serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,822.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Rosa Salgado works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Shields Elementary School. Rosa earned $153,821 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Jessica Prado holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Aracely Calvillo works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Shields Elementary School. Aracely earned $149,850 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Sheryl Synal serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,795.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Lisa Ramos is a Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $148,251.
School Counselor/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Carlos Heredia serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,006.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Amelia Costello holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,014.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Hui-Chun Wu-Szillage works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Shields Elementary School. Hui-Chun earned $140,364 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Anabel Gomez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,829.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Maura Winters serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,258.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Michelle Flores is a Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,686.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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David Keyworth holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,742.
Special Education Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Elizabeth Ruppe serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,174.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Erica Avelar serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,616.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Janet Jasso works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Shields Elementary School. Janet earned $115,006 in 2026.
School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)/James Shields Elementary School
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Alexandra Hernandez holds the role of School Clerk (Bilin Spanish) at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,928.
School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)/James Shields Elementary School
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Livy De Leon is a School Clerk (Bilin Spanish) at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $111,991.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Gisela Cervantes holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,765.
Bilingual Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Gloria Martinez holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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Tonantzin Zavala holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,580.
Regular Teacher/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Emma Smith serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,853.