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Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

The Stephen F Gale Community Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 80 employees with median total compensation of $82,774; the highest distinct record was $221,988.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$8M
Employees
80
Median total
$82,774
Highest record
$221,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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 ($82,774) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,921 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$24,730 (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
$63,335
$65,994
$82,774
$131,847
$158,600

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,600 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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

Page 1

Alex Ortega

English Learner Prg Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626593

Alex Ortega is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $131,847.

Tracy Royer

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$128,742
Base pay
$96,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,753
Total compensation
$128,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$96,989
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
453650

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Tracy Royer serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,742.

Mark Powell

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$127,751
Base pay
$102,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,731
Total compensation
$127,751
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$102,020
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
122164

Mark Powell is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $127,751.

Kristina Long

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$121,155
Base pay
$96,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,858
Total compensation
$121,155
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$96,297
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
592206

Kristina Long works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Kristina earned $121,155 in 2026.

Jarene Salas

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$115,802
Base pay
$91,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,149
Total compensation
$115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600275

Jarene Salas works as a Special Education Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Jarene earned $115,802 in 2026.

David Smith

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$115,802
Base pay
$91,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,149
Total compensation
$115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
143847

David Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,802.

Melody Russ

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$114,887
Base pay
$85,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,230
Total compensation
$114,887
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$85,657
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614231

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Melody Russ serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,887.

Catherine Houston

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$113,855
Base pay
$89,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,891
Total compensation
$113,855
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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T
Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$89,964
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582461

Catherine Houston is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $113,855.

Giovanna Hobbs

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$110,200
Base pay
$81,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,377
Total compensation
$110,200
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$81,823
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
247629

Giovanna Hobbs is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $110,200.

Sam Mensah

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$110,075
Base pay
$86,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,391
Total compensation
$110,075
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$86,684
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
596753

Sam Mensah works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Sam earned $110,075 in 2026.

Suzanne Arias

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600321

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Suzanne Arias serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,504.

Juanita Merlos

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$83,508
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
144278

Juanita Merlos holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,414.

Ashlyn Horein

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
650335

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Ashlyn Horein serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,347.

Luis Romo

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$101,163
Base pay
$78,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,211
Total compensation
$101,163
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$78,952
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
620000

Luis Romo is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $101,163.

Alexandra Zavala

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625131

Alexandra Zavala holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

Jenneh Scott

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$98,580
Base pay
$76,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,869
Total compensation
$98,580
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$76,711
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625110

Jenneh Scott is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.

Kelley Lucey

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
666179

Kelley Lucey holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.

Larry Girtley

Restorative Justice Coordinator/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$93,272
Base pay
$72,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,526
Total compensation
$93,272
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$72,746
Jobcode
505051
Pos #
662644

Larry Girtley works as a Restorative Justice Coordinator for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Larry earned $93,272 in 2026.

Maria Melendez

School Clerk/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$93,131
Base pay
$68,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,701
Total compensation
$93,131
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$68,430
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
160090

Maria Melendez works as a School Clerk for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Maria earned $93,131 in 2026.

Rolando Fuentes

Senior Security Officer/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$84,497
Base pay
$61,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,188
Total compensation
$84,497
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$61,309
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
546460

Rolando Fuentes is a Senior Security Officer at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $84,497.

Hialma Westby

Teacher Assistant/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$81,051
Base pay
$58,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,584
Total compensation
$81,051
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$58,467
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
151796

Hialma Westby works as a Teacher Assistant for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Hialma earned $81,051 in 2026.

Gabrielle Calvert

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
644214

Gabrielle Calvert works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Gabrielle earned $76,025 in 2026.

Dina Muellman

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$54,321
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580529

Dina Muellman is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.

Niurka Morales

School Security Officer/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$74,827
Base pay
$53,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,494
Total compensation
$74,827
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$53,333
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
150322

Niurka Morales is a School Security Officer at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,827.

Patricia Williams

Teacher Assistant/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$74,510
Base pay
$53,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,438
Total compensation
$74,510
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$53,072
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
552648

Patricia Williams works as a Teacher Assistant for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Patricia earned $74,510 in 2026.

Tampa Lim

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000469
Pos #
583844

Tampa Lim works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Tampa earned $72,889 in 2026.

Segun Dent

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
589799

Segun Dent works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Segun earned $72,889 in 2026.

Marcus Hall

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
644216

Marcus Hall is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.

Lashes Thompson

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
595173

Lashes Thompson holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.

Ickeya Glover

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
535729

Ickeya Glover is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $71,717.

Fatima Rahic

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$70,632
Base pay
$49,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,759
Total compensation
$70,632
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,873
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
216359

Fatima Rahic works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Fatima earned $70,632 in 2026.

Dennis Flores

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
580485

Dennis Flores works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Dennis earned $69,902 in 2026.

Dada Aina

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
679127

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Dada Aina serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.

Claire Marquez

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
617467

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Claire Marquez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.

Parissa Bromby

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
664399

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Parissa Bromby serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.

Rosalind Eubanks-Porter

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
644215

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Rosalind Eubanks-Porter serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.

Saquissha Jackson

School Security Officer/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$68,706
Base pay
$48,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,421
Total compensation
$68,706
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,285
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
562936

Saquissha Jackson is a School Security Officer at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $68,706.

Shannon Harris

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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
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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$47,890
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
627461

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Shannon Harris serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,227.

Aaron Beckman

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620537

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Aaron Beckman serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.

Shonte Okedokun

Special Education Classroom Assist/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
644217

Shonte Okedokun works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Shonte earned $65,994 in 2026.