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 2
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Antoine Brown works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Wadsworth School. Antoine earned $84,249 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Danice Mosley holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Patrice Williams serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,618.
Teacher Assistant/James Wadsworth School
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Tarita Jordan holds the role of Teacher Assistant at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,051.
Teacher Assistant/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Brandelia Hernandez serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,051.
School Security Officer/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Lawrence Wright serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,856.
Instructor Assistant/James Wadsworth School
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Kia Richard holds the role of Instructor Assistant at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,386.
School Security Officer/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Clinton Smith serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,827.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Wadsworth School
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Seneca Ellis works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for James Wadsworth School. Seneca earned $72,601 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Keith Hoskins works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Wadsworth School. Keith earned $71,717 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Marlon Timberlake holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.
Case Manager/James Wadsworth School
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Valoree Harrington holds the role of Case Manager at James Wadsworth School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,815.
Teacher Assistant/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Charlene Toney serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,250.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Dana Watkins works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Wadsworth School. Dana earned $65,994 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Steven Ivy holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Grace Griffin serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Jeremy Jackson holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Emmanuel Perez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,828.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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At James Wadsworth School, Abram Ross serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,828.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Wadsworth School
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Octavia Staples works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Wadsworth School. Octavia earned $60,803 in 2026.
Cook II/James Wadsworth School
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Denise Maloney works as a Cook II for James Wadsworth School. Denise earned $46,301 in 2026.
Porter/James Wadsworth School
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Tisha Goodman holds the role of Porter at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,750.
Lunchroom Attendant/James Wadsworth School
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Sunceria Taylor holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,739.
Lunchroom Attendant/James Wadsworth School
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Jacqueline Thomas holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at James Wadsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,309.