Chicago Public Schools / James Wadsworth School / Head Teacher
Job-title file
Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.
1 employees hold this title in James Wadsworth School. Median total compensation for the role is $175,599, above the department median of $101,250.
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Head Teacher is held in 16 Chicago Public Schools departments. In James Wadsworth School, the median of $175,599 ranks #3 of 16.
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This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Chicago Public Schools, the median of $159,558 ranks #1 of 2. See Head Teacher across all of Chicago Public Schools →
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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.