Chicago Public Schools / James Wadsworth School
Agency file
The James Wadsworth School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 64 employees with median total compensation of $101,250; the highest distinct record was $236,516.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 64 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,250) — 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 $164,466 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,828. 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 Wadsworth School
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Rashid Shabazz works as a Principal for James Wadsworth School. Rashid earned $236,516 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/James Wadsworth School
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Lejon Ross-Busch is a Assistant Principal at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $189,726.
Head Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Susan Lightfoot works as a Head Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Susan earned $175,599 in 2026.
Ste(A)M Coordinator/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Michelle Warden serves as a Ste(A)M Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,599.
Lead Coach/James Wadsworth School
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Nicole Williams holds the role of Lead Coach at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,709.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Nykela Nixon holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,466.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Cynthia Brawner works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Cynthia earned $164,466 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Aldina Loggins holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,339.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Christine Kijowski serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,489.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Roshonda Booker serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,137.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Delores Mister holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,621.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Rhonda Atkins holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,863.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Monique Blakes serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,344.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Delia Williams Bey works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Delia earned $142,263 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Jamie Johnson holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Aisha Wright works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Aisha earned $138,639 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Shakia Harrington serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,535.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Peter Harris serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,421.
Special Education Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Xin Wang is a Special Education Teacher at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,389.
Special Education Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Sheila Ycong works as a Special Education Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Sheila earned $131,040 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Evan Martin is a Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $129,028.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Estelle Ndiaye works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Estelle earned $126,882 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Deirdre Ryan serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,328.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Lillian Jaiyeola is a Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $122,322.
Special Education Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Kizzy Peterson serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,322.
Special Education Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Maria Maglocot serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,584.
Special Education Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Valerie Belleza serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,574.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Darriel Tanner is a Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $115,802.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Sue Moody works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Sue earned $110,075 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Daniel Martin works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Daniel earned $108,325 in 2026.
School Clerk/James Wadsworth School
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Chanel Epinger is a School Clerk at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $108,074.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Autumn Vanhorn works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Autumn earned $102,765 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Dylan Allingham holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Bailey Franklin serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,734.
Special Education Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Katlyn Mcgarr is a Special Education Teacher at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $99,620.
School Counselor/James Wadsworth School
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Alexander Degenhard works as a School Counselor for James Wadsworth School. Alexander earned $98,580 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Liam Murray works as a Regular Teacher for James Wadsworth School. Liam earned $98,580 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Wadsworth School
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Raelesha Gist is a Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $95,436.
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Sophie Lotz holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,853.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Teresa Long works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Wadsworth School. Teresa earned $86,557 in 2026.