Chicago Public Schools / Laura S Ward School
Agency file
The Laura S Ward School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 57 employees with median total compensation of $99,620; the highest distinct record was $225,511.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 57 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,620) — 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 $150,726 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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/Laura S Ward School
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Shenann Finley-Jones holds the role of Principal at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,511.
Assistant Principal/Laura S Ward School
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Consuelo Gaines works as a Assistant Principal for Laura S Ward School. Consuelo earned $189,726 in 2026.
Ste(A)M Coordinator/Laura S Ward School
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Francine Harris works as a Ste(A)M Coordinator for Laura S Ward School. Francine earned $178,794 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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At Laura S Ward School, Kimberly Edwards serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,444.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Jacqueline Burnside holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,969.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Dewanda Watt holds the role of Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,334.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Cheryl Ruiz works as a Regular Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Cheryl earned $150,726 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Deirdre Nix is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $149,850.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Denise Lopez- Gill holds the role of Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,618.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Donella James is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $149,182.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Thomas Broughton is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Antonia Saldana holds the role of Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,617.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Jamaal Mattox works as a Regular Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Jamaal earned $135,337 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Stacey Reagin works as a Special Education Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Stacey earned $132,910 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Michael Schaefer works as a Regular Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Michael earned $131,847 in 2026.
Lead Coach/Laura S Ward School
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At Laura S Ward School, Emma Dryjanski serves as a Lead Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,466.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Bonnetta Vaughn is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Shannon Parchem works as a Special Education Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Shannon earned $125,871 in 2026.
School Counselor/Laura S Ward School
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Mary Puchner is a School Counselor at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $125,161.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Meliza Allego holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,584.
School Clerk/Laura S Ward School
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Ruby Grover-Johnson holds the role of School Clerk at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,375.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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At Laura S Ward School, Carieann Boyd-Small serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,464.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Corey Kuminecz holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Julien Bloom holds the role of Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,347.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Bart Coyle holds the role of Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,874.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Matthew Swedlow works as a Regular Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Matthew earned $101,163 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Anthony Baiocchi works as a Regular Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Anthony earned $99,734 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Nicole Baella works as a Special Education Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Nicole earned $99,620 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Ma Zaldua holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.
Special Education Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Emaya Bassett holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,580.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Victoria Kingman is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Lawrence Gardner is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $88,760.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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April Leak works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Laura S Ward School. April earned $83,618 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Rebecca Morris is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Keyatta Batton is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $79,402.
School Security Officer/Laura S Ward School
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Trudell Ferguson works as a School Security Officer for Laura S Ward School. Trudell earned $77,747 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Bobby Love works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Laura S Ward School. Bobby earned $76,739 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Jonas Watson is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Kennedi Carodine holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.
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Payroll for Candie Webb (Case Manager, Laura S Ward School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,210 in 2026.