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Southside Occupational Academy

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

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

In 2026, this agency had 138 employees with median total compensation of $80,401; the highest distinct record was $220,133.

Year
2026
Employees
138
Median total
$80,401
Highest record
$220,133

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$38,025$161,181+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 138 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,401) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,409 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$24,976 (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
$68,227
$72,889
$80,401
$127,448
$148,251

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $148,251 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,227. 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 3

Tasia Boyd

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
525197

Tasia Boyd works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Southside Occupational Academy. Tasia earned $76,739 in 2026.

Neichelle Swanson

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
535946

Neichelle Swanson is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,739.

Yolanda Thomas

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604915

Yolanda Thomas works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Southside Occupational Academy. Yolanda earned $76,739 in 2026.

Carnita Gorens

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
661742

At Southside Occupational Academy, Carnita Gorens serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.

Christiana Bates

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
477632

Christiana Bates is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.

Jose Rodriguez

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
521448

Jose Rodriguez is a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.

Tracey Brantley

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
562560

Tracey Brantley holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.

Justine Bogan

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604948

At Southside Occupational Academy, Justine Bogan serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,025.

Olga Ortiz

School Clerk Assistant/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,930
Base pay
$56,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18,239
Total compensation
$74,930
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$56,691
Jobcode
000467
Pos #
619399

Olga Ortiz works as a School Clerk Assistant for Southside Occupational Academy. Olga earned $74,930 in 2026.

Margaret Bachler

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
275649

At Southside Occupational Academy, Margaret Bachler serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Zymica Frazier

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
296067

Zymica Frazier is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.

Terrence Gherty

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
404916

At Southside Occupational Academy, Terrence Gherty serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Eric James

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
442142

At Southside Occupational Academy, Eric James serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Alyceia Williams

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
442167

At Southside Occupational Academy, Alyceia Williams serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Lashaunte Frison

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
468567

Lashaunte Frison holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.

Dwan Dumas

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
521446

Dwan Dumas is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.

Tamika Hodges

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
521447

At Southside Occupational Academy, Tamika Hodges serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Geraldine Juarez

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
535944

At Southside Occupational Academy, Geraldine Juarez serves as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.

Alexandra Zavala

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
612791

Alexandra Zavala works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for Southside Occupational Academy. Alexandra earned $74,178 in 2026.

Stephanie Tarr

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
167620

Stephanie Tarr works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Southside Occupational Academy. Stephanie earned $72,889 in 2026.

Linda Owens

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
477631

Linda Owens holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.

Tina Washington

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
525204

Tina Washington works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Southside Occupational Academy. Tina earned $72,889 in 2026.

Brittany Newell

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
590433

Brittany Newell is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Nekia Thomas

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604899

Nekia Thomas is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Deontriel Ohara

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604930

Deontriel Ohara is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Payton Harris

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
604946

Payton Harris is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Nyah Williams

School Security Officer/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,924
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
552582

Nyah Williams is a School Security Officer at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $71,906.

Demond James

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
442165

At Southside Occupational Academy, Demond James serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,717.

Brandon Bunkowski

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
455676

At Southside Occupational Academy, Brandon Bunkowski serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,717.

Traci Peebles

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
455678

Traci Peebles is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $71,717.

Lesly Torres

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
535942

Lesly Torres holds the role of Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.

Aaron Baxter

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
535945

Aaron Baxter works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Southside Occupational Academy. Aaron earned $71,717 in 2026.

Cedric Rhone

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
563818

Cedric Rhone is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $71,717.

Amanda Hylton

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$71,130
Base pay
$50,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,846
Total compensation
$71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,284
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
638396

Amanda Hylton holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.

Joel Gaytan Zavala

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational Academy

2026 total comp
$71,130
Base pay
$50,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,846
Total compensation
$71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,284
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
638397

At Southside Occupational Academy, Joel Gaytan Zavala serves as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,130.

Kyla Jasper

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
617430

At Southside Occupational Academy, Kyla Jasper serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.

Brea Bradford

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
617459

At Southside Occupational Academy, Brea Bradford serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.

Chrishawn Johnson

Special Education Classroom Assist/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
617488

Chrishawn Johnson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Southside Occupational Academy. Chrishawn earned $69,902 in 2026.

Flor Tapia

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
442138

Flor Tapia holds the role of Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,785.

Martin Marin

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Southside Occupational 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
49031
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
535941

Martin Marin holds the role of Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,785.