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Chicago Public Schools / Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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

The Stephen Decatur Classical Scho is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 41 employees with median total compensation of $99,734; the highest distinct record was $218,216.

Year
2026
Employees
41
Median total
$99,734
Highest record
$218,216

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$41,750$176,072+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 41 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,734) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$80,720 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$26,293 (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
$67,057
$78,659
$99,734
$131,847
$154,132

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $154,132 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,057. 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 1

Marisol Negron

Principal/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$218,216
Base pay
$173,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$45,213
Total compensation
$218,216
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$173,003
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
119737

Marisol Negron holds the role of Principal at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $218,216.

Elizabeth Martino

Assistant Principal/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$176,072
Base pay
$137,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,113
Total compensation
$176,072
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$137,959
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
608914

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Elizabeth Martino serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,072.

Katherine Cooper

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$158,600
Base pay
$121,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,189
Total compensation
$158,600
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$121,411
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
605934

Katherine Cooper is a Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $158,600.

Martha Torres

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$156,969
Base pay
$120,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,892
Total compensation
$156,969
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610060

Martha Torres works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Martha earned $156,969 in 2026.

Gerard Kovach

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$154,132
Base pay
$117,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,376
Total compensation
$154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$117,756
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
601106

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Gerard Kovach serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.

Marianne Sharping

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$154,132
Base pay
$117,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,376
Total compensation
$154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$117,756
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619638

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Marianne Sharping serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.

Elizabeth Busch

Special Education Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
582149

Elizabeth Busch is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.

Erin Cole

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$146,583
Base pay
$111,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,001
Total compensation
$146,583
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$111,582
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619642

Erin Cole holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,583.

John Murray

School Counselor/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$141,669
Base pay
$107,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,106
Total compensation
$141,669
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$107,563
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
423155

John Murray works as a School Counselor for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. John earned $141,669 in 2026.

Corinne Creswell

Special Education Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$133,152
Base pay
$100,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,556
Total compensation
$133,152
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$100,596
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
620772

Corinne Creswell is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $133,152.

Andrew Brennan

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
537685

Andrew Brennan is a Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $131,847.

Elizabeth Manon

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613977

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Elizabeth Manon serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,847.

Catherine Schmittle

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$125,871
Base pay
$94,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,230
Total compensation
$125,871
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$94,641
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
510227

Catherine Schmittle holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,871.

Richard Cherry

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$121,054
Base pay
$90,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,353
Total compensation
$121,054
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$90,701
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582157

Richard Cherry holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,054.

Kelsey Schweiger

Special Education Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615847

Kelsey Schweiger works as a Special Education Teacher for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Kelsey earned $108,601 in 2026.

Nina Placido

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619629

Nina Placido is a Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $108,601.

Rebeca Viquez

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$108,504
Base pay
$80,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,068
Total compensation
$108,504
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
132034

Rebeca Viquez holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,504.

Sean Goldner

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$106,414
Base pay
$83,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,906
Total compensation
$106,414
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$83,508
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
421780

Sean Goldner is a Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $106,414.

Jennifer Liberman

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$105,347
Base pay
$82,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,765
Total compensation
$105,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591375

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Jennifer Liberman serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,347.

Margaret Risley

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$102,874
Base pay
$80,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,438
Total compensation
$102,874
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
123868

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Margaret Risley serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,874.

Mackenzie Pitcher

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$77,712
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591555

Mackenzie Pitcher is a Regular Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $99,734.

Kelly Case

Special Education Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
637389

Kelly Case is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $99,620.

Kevin Roper

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$97,038
Base pay
$75,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,665
Total compensation
$97,038
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591379

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Kevin Roper serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,038.

Sidra Khatoon

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$95,436
Base pay
$73,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,453
Total compensation
$95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
551978

Sidra Khatoon works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Sidra earned $95,436 in 2026.

Elin Beard

School Clerk/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$95,065
Base pay
$74,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,749
Total compensation
$95,065
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$74,316
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
236246

Elin Beard works as a School Clerk for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Elin earned $95,065 in 2026.

Melanie Pries

Regular Teacher/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$71,742
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
686692

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Melanie Pries serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,853.

Shazia Siddique

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$84,249
Base pay
$61,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,145
Total compensation
$84,249
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$61,104
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
495131

Shazia Siddique is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $84,249.

Brenda Jenkins

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$83,618
Base pay
$60,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,034
Total compensation
$83,618
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$60,584
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
532512

Brenda Jenkins is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $83,618.

Melissa Doggett

Senior Security Officer/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$80,614
Base pay
$58,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,508
Total compensation
$80,614
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$58,106
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
578036

Melissa Doggett works as a Senior Security Officer for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Melissa earned $80,614 in 2026.

Patricia Hare

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
589805

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Patricia Hare serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.

Hadeel Abdulkareem

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
693041

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Hadeel Abdulkareem serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.

Graigory Tertulien

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
637388

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Graigory Tertulien serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,025.

Abel Bahena Jr

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
615825

Abel Bahena Jr holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.

Cynthia Miller

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$72,601
Base pay
$51,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,104
Total compensation
$72,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$51,497
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
419894

Cynthia Miller holds the role of Elementary Lunchroom Manager at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,601.

Christopher Mercado

School Security Officer/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$50,924
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
604339

Christopher Mercado works as a School Security Officer for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Christopher earned $71,906 in 2026.

Brandon Bellissimo

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
645445

At Stephen Decatur Classical Scho, Brandon Bellissimo serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.

Margaret Scholle

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
679694

Margaret Scholle holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,057.

Amelia Tam

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
662369

Amelia Tam works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. Amelia earned $64,347 in 2026.

Gabriela Alvarez Morales

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

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
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
679695

Gabriela Alvarez Morales is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.

Brigett Rosado-Ng

Teacher Assistant/Stephen Decatur Classical Scho

2026 total comp
$59,378
Base pay
$40,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18,787
Total compensation
$59,378
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29031
Fte Annual Salary
$40,591
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
625060

Brigett Rosado-Ng is a Teacher Assistant at Stephen Decatur Classical Scho. 2026 total compensation came to $59,378.