Chicago Public Schools / John Cook School
Agency file
The John Cook School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 52 employees with median total compensation of $103,838; the highest distinct record was $194,186.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 52 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($103,838) — 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 $163,616 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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/John Cook School
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Chelsea Williams is a Principal at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $194,186.
Assistant Principal/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Crystal Rodriguez serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,072.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Brian Cagle works as a Regular Teacher for John Cook School. Brian earned $164,466 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Cawanna Stonewall serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.
School Counselor/John Cook School
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Darlene Mathews works as a School Counselor for John Cook School. Darlene earned $164,234 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Carla Jones holds the role of Regular Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,616.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Olga Payne serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Michelle Richards works as a Regular Teacher for John Cook School. Michelle earned $159,604 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Will Walker serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,600.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Stacey Smalls-Meeks is a Regular Teacher at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $156,766.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Belinda Allen holds the role of Regular Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,643.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Carmen Mosley is a Regular Teacher at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $153,822.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Tyeisha Tolbert serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,822.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Krista Davis serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,741.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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De'Vita Williams holds the role of Regular Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,617.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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Bryant Lowe holds the role of Special Education Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,341.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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Maria Santana works as a Special Education Teacher for John Cook School. Maria earned $126,168 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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Shimera Jones works as a Special Education Teacher for John Cook School. Shimera earned $123,405 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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Deshawn Dockery is a Special Education Teacher at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $122,218.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Deborah Patterson holds the role of Regular Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,529.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Christina Smith serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,584.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Joise Cadilig serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,574.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Terica Ruffin works as a Regular Teacher for John Cook School. Terica earned $113,855 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Lakeisha Avant serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,414.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Bridgett Mcbryde serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,414.
Special Education Teacher/John Cook School
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Donelle Moga is a Special Education Teacher at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $105,604.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Anna Long works as a Regular Teacher for John Cook School. Anna earned $102,071 in 2026.
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At John Cook School, Randle Williams serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,963.
School Clerk/John Cook School
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Bianci Addison is a School Clerk at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $101,008.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Esneaylizabeth Zizumbo holds the role of Regular Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,580.
English Learner Prg Teacher/John Cook School
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Charles Rada Bermudez holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,580.
Regular Teacher/John Cook School
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Jacob Adams works as a Regular Teacher for John Cook School. Jacob earned $95,436 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Cheryl Crenshaw holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,760.
Instructor Assistant/John Cook School
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Mable Steward holds the role of Instructor Assistant at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,525.
Senior Security Officer/John Cook School
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Gregory Brown works as a Senior Security Officer for John Cook School. Gregory earned $84,497 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Pamela Sears serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Roderick Fuqua serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Daniel Shockley works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John Cook School. Daniel earned $76,739 in 2026.
Case Manager/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Nonenitt Joiner-Feazell serves as a Case Manager. They work 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,185.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Shatoya Totton serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.