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Nicholson Stem Academy

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

The Nicholson Stem Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 80 employees with median total compensation of $102,681; the highest distinct record was $221,988.

Year
2026
Employees
80
Median total
$102,681
Highest record
$221,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$44,455$178,538+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 80 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,681) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,774 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$25,278 (25%)

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
$67,057
$102,681
$129,018
$158,255

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,255 — 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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Raven Robertson

Regular Teacher/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$102,597
Base pay
$80,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,401
Total compensation
$102,597
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$80,196
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625509

Raven Robertson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,597.

Markel Clifton

Stls Advocate/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$102,265
Base pay
$75,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,301
Total compensation
$102,265
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$75,964
Jobcode
500992
Pos #
575102

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Markel Clifton serves as a Stls Advocate. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,265.

Samantha Anderson

Regular Teacher/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$99,734
Base pay
$77,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,022
Total compensation
$99,734
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$77,712
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
544874

Samantha Anderson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.

Ciera Bradley

Regular Teacher/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582769

Ciera Bradley holds the role of Regular Teacher at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

Deanna Richardson

Special Education Teacher/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
394812

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Deanna Richardson serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,007.

William Melvin

Special Education Teacher/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$92,853
Base pay
$71,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,111
Total compensation
$92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$71,742
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
121798

William Melvin is a Special Education Teacher at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $92,853.

Lisa Catledge

Instructor Assistant/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$88,525
Base pay
$64,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,894
Total compensation
$88,525
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$64,631
Jobcode
003917
Pos #
496285

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Lisa Catledge serves as a Instructor Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,525.

Sabrina Wright

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$86,471
Base pay
$62,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,534
Total compensation
$86,471
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$62,937
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
330963

Sabrina Wright is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $86,471.

Quiana Cornell

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
488624

Quiana Cornell is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,739.

Towano Lofton

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620877

Towano Lofton is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,739.

Sheldon Little

School Security Officer/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$71,906
Base pay
$50,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,982
Total compensation
$71,906
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$50,924
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
157371

Sheldon Little holds the role of School Security Officer at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,906.

Darrius Little

School Security Officer/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$71,906
Base pay
$50,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,982
Total compensation
$71,906
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$50,924
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
157729

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Darrius Little serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,906.

Ashley Logan

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
657550

Ashley Logan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Nicholson Stem Academy. Ashley earned $71,717 in 2026.

Lance Sanders

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$69,902
Base pay
$49,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,631
Total compensation
$69,902
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626321

Lance Sanders works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Nicholson Stem Academy. Lance earned $69,902 in 2026.

Eugene Jones

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620873

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Eugene Jones serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.

Tinesia Culverson

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$68,663
Base pay
$48,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,414
Total compensation
$68,663
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$48,249
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
151939

Tinesia Culverson works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Nicholson Stem Academy. Tinesia earned $68,663 in 2026.

John Knighton

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$68,227
Base pay
$47,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,337
Total compensation
$68,227
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$47,890
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599876

At Nicholson Stem Academy, John Knighton serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,227.

Sherrie Palmer

Teacher Assistant/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$67,753
Base pay
$47,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,254
Total compensation
$67,753
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$47,499
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
515177

Sherrie Palmer is a Teacher Assistant at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $67,753.

Shantae Scott

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$67,057
Base pay
$46,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,132
Total compensation
$67,057
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
455158

Shantae Scott is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.

Jalen Junious

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$67,057
Base pay
$46,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,132
Total compensation
$67,057
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
667021

Jalen Junious is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.

Keenan Coleman

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$65,994
Base pay
$46,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,946
Total compensation
$65,994
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620473

Keenan Coleman holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.

Kimberly Willis

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$65,994
Base pay
$46,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,946
Total compensation
$65,994
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620878

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Kimberly Willis serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,994.

Yolanda RodgersMay be multiple

Case Manager/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$65,425
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$54,300
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
621142

This Case Manager record at Nicholson Stem Academy for Yolanda Rodgers may represent several individuals, totaling $65,425 in 2026.

Ashley Mables

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$64,347
Base pay
$44,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,657
Total compensation
$64,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
612824

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Ashley Mables serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,347.

Dejah Battle

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$64,347
Base pay
$44,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,657
Total compensation
$64,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626350

Dejah Battle holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,347.

Gregoryelijah Bennett

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$64,347
Base pay
$44,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,657
Total compensation
$64,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626353

Gregoryelijah Bennett is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.

Deven Smith

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$63,335
Base pay
$43,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,480
Total compensation
$63,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$43,855
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
621551

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Deven Smith serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.

Robert Myles

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$63,335
Base pay
$43,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,480
Total compensation
$63,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$43,855
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626324

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Robert Myles serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.

Dylan Mitchell

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$63,335
Base pay
$43,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,480
Total compensation
$63,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$43,855
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626349

Dylan Mitchell is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.

D Moore

Teacher Assistant/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$61,780
Base pay
$45,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,599
Total compensation
$61,780
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$45,181
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
625204

D Moore holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,780.

Akysha Lee

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
599846

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Akysha Lee serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,803.

Jayla Willis

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620503

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Jayla Willis serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,803.

Kennedy Fairchild

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626351

Kennedy Fairchild holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.

Arlene Reynolds

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626352

Arlene Reynolds is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.

Khalia Jennings

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
627415

Khalia Jennings is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.

Sernetese Moore

Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$60,803
Base pay
$41,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,036
Total compensation
$60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$41,767
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
657551

Sernetese Moore works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Nicholson Stem Academy. Sernetese earned $60,803 in 2026.

Natasha Williams

Cook II/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$46,301
Base pay
$29,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,495
Total compensation
$46,301
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$29,806
Jobcode
002741
Pos #
158987

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Natasha Williams serves as a Cook II. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,301.

Natazhia Mable

Porter/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$46,262
Base pay
$29,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,488
Total compensation
$46,262
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$29,774
Jobcode
002795
Pos #
159082

At Nicholson Stem Academy, Natazhia Mable serves as a Porter. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,262.

Lorraine Allen

Lunchroom Attendant/Nicholson Stem Academy

2026 total comp
$44,455
Base pay
$28,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,172
Total compensation
$44,455
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
22181
Fte Annual Salary
$28,283
Jobcode
002770
Pos #
493173

Lorraine Allen works as a Lunchroom Attendant for Nicholson Stem Academy. Lorraine earned $44,455 in 2026.