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Chicago Public Schools / James Ward School / Regular Teacher

Job-title file

Regular Teacher

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

25 employees hold this title in James Ward School. Median total compensation for the role is $140,364, above the department median of $124,600.

Employees
25
Total payroll
$3.4M
Role median
$140,364
Agency median
$124,600
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97,038$161,622+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 25 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Chicago Public Schools

Regular Teacher is held in 520 Chicago Public Schools departments. In James Ward School, the median of $140,364 ranks #120 of 520.

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Median total compensation for the Regular Teacher role in other Chicago Public Schoolsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Patrick Danaher

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$164,411
Base pay
$126,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,247
Total compensation
$164,411
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
141632

Patrick Danaher works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Patrick earned $164,411 in 2026.

Catherine Wilkie

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$158,600
Base pay
$121,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,189
Total compensation
$158,600
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$121,411
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
142148

Catherine Wilkie is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $158,600.

Kirsten Goetz

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$158,600
Base pay
$121,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,189
Total compensation
$158,600
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$121,411
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
236020

Kirsten Goetz works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Kirsten earned $158,600 in 2026.

Jing Jian

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$156,404
Base pay
$119,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,789
Total compensation
$156,404
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$119,615
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
423804

Jing Jian works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Jing earned $156,404 in 2026.

Jenny Croitoru

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$155,098
Base pay
$118,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,551
Total compensation
$155,098
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$118,547
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
133551

At James Ward School, Jenny Croitoru serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,098.

Misty Richmond

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$152,924
Base pay
$116,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,156
Total compensation
$152,924
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$116,768
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
145470

Misty Richmond holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,924.

Edward Kania

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$149,741
Base pay
$114,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,576
Total compensation
$149,741
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$114,165
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591849

At James Ward School, Edward Kania serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,741.

Melissa Bers

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
636673

At James Ward School, Melissa Bers serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,886.

Kelly Smith

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$145,617
Base pay
$110,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,825
Total compensation
$145,617
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
512917

Kelly Smith is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $145,617.

Denise Rewers

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$144,506
Base pay
$109,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,623
Total compensation
$144,506
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$109,883
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
268465

Denise Rewers works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Denise earned $144,506 in 2026.

James Pulaski

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$143,853
Base pay
$109,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,504
Total compensation
$143,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$109,349
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
504961

At James Ward School, James Pulaski serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,853.

Qiu Mei

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$143,448
Base pay
$109,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,430
Total compensation
$143,448
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$109,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
601627

At James Ward School, Qiu Mei serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,448.

Sara Dombrowski

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$140,364
Base pay
$106,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,869
Total compensation
$140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$106,495
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
347423

Sara Dombrowski is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $140,364.

Eric Reed

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$140,364
Base pay
$106,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,869
Total compensation
$140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$106,495
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
520267

Eric Reed works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Eric earned $140,364 in 2026.

Sarah Lammie

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623975

At James Ward School, Sarah Lammie serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,829.

Hector Rodriguez

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$134,389
Base pay
$101,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,781
Total compensation
$134,389
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$101,608
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591863

Hector Rodriguez is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,389.

Nicole Larocco

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$131,893
Base pay
$105,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,280
Total compensation
$131,893
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$105,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
531399

Nicole Larocco works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Nicole earned $131,893 in 2026.

Mi Xiong

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$128,174
Base pay
$102,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,787
Total compensation
$128,174
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$102,387
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625771

Mi Xiong holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,174.

Terence Khuu

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$124,600
Base pay
$99,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,314
Total compensation
$124,600
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$99,286
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623968

Terence Khuu holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,600.

Edgar Mendoza

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$117,574
Base pay
$93,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,384
Total compensation
$117,574
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$93,190
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591861

Edgar Mendoza is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $117,574.

Jia Zhen

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$113,939
Base pay
$90,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,903
Total compensation
$113,939
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$90,036
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
387858

At James Ward School, Jia Zhen serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,939.

Julie Huang

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$112,142
Base pay
$88,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,665
Total compensation
$112,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$88,477
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
531399

Julie Huang holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,142.

Danielle Valhuerdi

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$112,142
Base pay
$88,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,665
Total compensation
$112,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$88,477
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
609944

Danielle Valhuerdi is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $112,142.

Quyen-Vn Raceles

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
599738

Quyen-Vn Raceles is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $108,601.

Cristine Jiang

Regular Teacher/James Ward School

2026 total comp
$97,038
Base pay
$75,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,665
Total compensation
$97,038
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
25751
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
125983

Cristine Jiang is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.