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 2
School Security Officer/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, George Head serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,906.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/John Cook School
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Sylvia Childs works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for John Cook School. Sylvia earned $70,632 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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At John Cook School, Brianna Mines serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Denzel Mcgowan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John Cook School. Denzel earned $67,057 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/John Cook School
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Carrie Watterson works as a Teacher Assistant for John Cook School. Carrie earned $66,367 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Thomas Hanley is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Reinee Harris works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John Cook School. Reinee earned $65,994 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Connisha Simmons holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,462.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Cook School
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Nemesia Stogner works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John Cook School. Nemesia earned $63,335 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/John Cook School
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Tyler White is a Teacher Assistant at John Cook School. 2026 total compensation came to $62,328.
Teacher Assistant/John Cook School
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Timothy Le Cour holds the role of Teacher Assistant at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,328.
Porter/John Cook School
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Natasha Adams holds the role of Porter at John Cook School. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,750.