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Chicago Public Schools / Julia Ward Howe School

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Julia Ward Howe School

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Julia Ward Howe School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 55 employees with median total compensation of $102,765; the highest distinct record was $207,342.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$5.6M
Employees
55
Median total
$102,765
Highest record
$207,342

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 55 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,765) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$76,946 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$24,591 (24%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$60,803
$72,488
$102,765
$128,710
$147,886

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $147,886 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Asher Finley

Special Education Classroom Assist/Julia Ward Howe School

2026 total comp
$76,025
Base pay
$54,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,704
Total compensation
$76,025
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
23851
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
687072

Asher Finley is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Julia Ward Howe School. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.

Deidra Reese

Special Education Classroom Assist/Julia Ward Howe School

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
23851
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
560923

At Julia Ward Howe School, Deidra Reese serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,889.

Demarion Houston

Special Education Classroom Assist/Julia Ward Howe School

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
23851
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599837

Demarion Houston works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Julia Ward Howe School. Demarion earned $72,889 in 2026.

Deron Sellers

Senior Security Officer/Julia Ward Howe School

2026 total comp
$72,488
Base pay
$51,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,084
Total compensation
$72,488
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
23851
Fte Annual Salary
$51,404
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
299295

At Julia Ward Howe School, Deron Sellers serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,488.