Chicago Public Schools / Mark Twain School
Agency file
The Mark Twain School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 96 employees with median total compensation of $115,802; the highest distinct record was $213,027.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 96 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($115,802) — 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 $162,339 — 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
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Bilingual Teacher/Mark Twain School
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At Mark Twain School, Vanessa Licea serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,924.
Regular Teacher/Mark Twain School
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At Mark Twain School, Elizabeth Lininger serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,965.
Regular Teacher/Mark Twain School
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Leonarda Ramirez is a Regular Teacher at Mark Twain School. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.
Special Education Teacher/Mark Twain School
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At Mark Twain School, Maureen Kolk serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,726.
Special Education Teacher/Mark Twain School
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At Mark Twain School, Laura Medina serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,850.
Regular Teacher/Mark Twain School
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April Respress holds the role of Regular Teacher at Mark Twain School. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,850.
Regular Teacher/Mark Twain School
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Abigail Nelson is a Regular Teacher at Mark Twain School. 2026 total compensation came to $149,127.
Regular Teacher/Mark Twain School
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At Mark Twain School, Mariela Fernandez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,886.