Chicago Public Schools / James Ward School
Agency file
The James Ward School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 57 employees with median total compensation of $124,600; the highest distinct record was $206,023.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 57 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($124,600) — 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 $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,057. 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
Regular Teacher/James Ward School
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Cristine Jiang is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Lisa Galarza is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $86,557.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/James Ward School
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Amy Ng works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for James Ward School. Amy earned $79,402 in 2026.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/James Ward School
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Nancy Tam is a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Connie Huang holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Lillianna Chavarria holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.
School Security Officer/James Ward School
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Jimmy Alvarez holds the role of School Security Officer at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Cheyenne Newson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Ward School. Cheyenne earned $74,178 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Joyita Elias works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Ward School. Joyita earned $71,130 in 2026.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Ward School
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At James Ward School, Mary Pittman serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,663.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Diane Brownlee is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.
Special Education Teacher/James Ward School
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Alicia Ferro holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Ward School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,842.
Case Manager/James Ward School
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At James Ward School, Alicia Ferro serves as a Case Manager. They work 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,842.
Teacher Assistant Bilingual/James Ward School
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At James Ward School, Dorothy Moy serves as a Teacher Assistant Bilingual. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,393.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Ward School
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Mary Mei holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,347.
Cook II/James Ward School
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At James Ward School, Dominique Horton serves as a Cook II. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,301.
Porter/James Ward School
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At James Ward School, Susana Hernandez Rojas serves as a Porter. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,006.