Chicago Public Schools / John M Palmer School
Agency file
The John M Palmer School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 100 employees with median total compensation of $101,250; the highest distinct record was $235,822.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 100 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 $161,544 — 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
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Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Maritza Rios holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.
Teacher Assistant/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Denise Delfosse serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,988.
School Security Officer/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Luis Oquendo serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Ilona Shakhnazarova is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Kellie Jarr serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,889.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Shagufta Parveen serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,889.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Wilai Charpentier holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.
Teacher Assistant/John M Palmer School
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Ghada Isaac holds the role of Teacher Assistant at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,706.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Jose Maldonado serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,601.
School Security Officer/John M Palmer School
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Lorena Jimenez holds the role of School Security Officer at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,906.