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 2
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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Juana Garcia is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $86,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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Marisela Rangel is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $86,471.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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Angelina Orduna holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.
Teacher Assistant/James Shields Elementary School
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Maria Herrera is a Teacher Assistant at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $81,051.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Jennifer Galvan serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.
School Security Officer/James Shields Elementary School
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Timothy Lukesh works as a School Security Officer for James Shields Elementary School. Timothy earned $77,747 in 2026.
School Security Officer/James Shields Elementary School
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Rufina Ortega is a School Security Officer at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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Grecia Garcia works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Shields Elementary School. Grecia earned $72,889 in 2026.
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Payroll for Andrea Wegner (Case Manager, James Shields Elementary School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $71,225 in 2026.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Mary Mitchell serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,632.
Teacher Assistant Bil Spanish/James Shields Elementary School
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Jaquelin Fernandez works as a Teacher Assistant Bil Spanish for James Shields Elementary School. Jaquelin earned $67,602 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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Angela Offord holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Elementary School
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Priscilla Arce is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Shields Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Technology Coordinator/James Shields Elementary School
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Nicholas Wong is a Technology Coordinator at James Shields Elementary School. They work 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $49,111.
Porter/James Shields Elementary School
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Judith Boykin works as a Porter for James Shields Elementary School. Judith earned $46,262 in 2026.
Porter/James Shields Elementary School
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Diane Janda works as a Porter for James Shields Elementary School. Diane earned $46,262 in 2026.
Cook III/James Shields Elementary School
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Asia Greenfield works as a Cook III for James Shields Elementary School. Asia earned $42,381 in 2026.
Cook III/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Earnestine Hayes serves as a Cook III. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,381.
Lunchroom Attendant/James Shields Elementary School
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Georgina Galvan holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at James Shields Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,169.
Lunchroom Attendant/James Shields Elementary School
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At James Shields Elementary School, Rosario Leon serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,169.