Chicago Public Schools / John M Smyth School
Agency file
The John M Smyth School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 64 employees with median total compensation of $100,834; the highest distinct record was $221,676.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 64 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,834) — 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 $64,347. 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 Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Timothy Bernier holds the role of Special Education Teacher at John M Smyth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,669.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Trevor Wills is a Regular Teacher at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $130,056.
Ib Coordinator/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Jonathan Horowitz serves as a Ib Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,612.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Rebecca Poleski is a Regular Teacher at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $122,322.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Katherine Young works as a Regular Teacher for John M Smyth School. Katherine earned $116,643 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Lynneire Winston works as a Regular Teacher for John M Smyth School. Lynneire earned $114,887 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Jana Fitzgerald works as a Special Education Teacher for John M Smyth School. Jana earned $114,327 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Ornuma Panmunee serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,939.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Tamika York holds the role of Special Education Teacher at John M Smyth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,939.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Lisa Morrison works as a Regular Teacher for John M Smyth School. Lisa earned $113,672 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Yakirah Robinson is a Special Education Teacher at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $111,259.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Ieshia Nettles works as a Regular Teacher for John M Smyth School. Ieshia earned $111,128 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Tonyae Tolliver serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,075.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, John Pollard serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,874.
School Clerk/John M Smyth School
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Jessica Hoskin works as a School Clerk for John M Smyth School. Jessica earned $102,520 in 2026.
Youth Intervention Specialist/John M Smyth School
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Wendell Ambrose is a Youth Intervention Specialist at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,047.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Rachel Morgan serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,620.
Class Size Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Cierra Smith-Gutierrez works as a Class Size Teacher for John M Smyth School. Cierra earned $99,620 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Emmett Mcdonagh works as a Special Education Teacher for John M Smyth School. Emmett earned $98,580 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Daniel Anderson works as a Regular Teacher for John M Smyth School. Daniel earned $97,038 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Jamiah Hall holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Smyth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.
Special Education Teacher/John M Smyth School
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Paola Duarte works as a Special Education Teacher for John M Smyth School. Paola earned $95,436 in 2026.
Senior Security Officer/John M Smyth School
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Syvell Loury holds the role of Senior Security Officer at John M Smyth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,424.
Parent Advocate/John M Smyth School
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Shirley Winston works as a Parent Advocate for John M Smyth School. Shirley earned $91,255 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Michael Hoskins is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $86,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Debra Cody works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John M Smyth School. Debra earned $86,557 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Joyce Willis holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Smyth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Stephanie Brown works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John M Smyth School. Stephanie earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Kimberly Chaffin serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Bianca Mcgee serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Jasmin Ingram is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Nikita Hayes works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John M Smyth School. Nikita earned $74,178 in 2026.