Chicago Public Schools / Tarkington School of Excellenc
Agency file
The Tarkington School of Excellenc administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 99 employees with median total compensation of $104,344; the highest distinct record was $216,694.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 99 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($104,344) — 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 $153,564 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,785. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Principal/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Claudia Ortiz works as a Principal for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Claudia earned $216,694 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Armando Rodriguez works as a Assistant Principal for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Armando earned $189,726 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Edith Ortigoza serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,311.
Lead Coach/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Lucia Delgado holds the role of Lead Coach at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,087.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Edith Scott serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,766.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Claudia Torres-Vazquez works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Claudia earned $155,595 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Rochelle Klaassen works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Rochelle earned $154,132 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Wendy Skipper holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,998.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Joyce Beach is a Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $153,564.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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John Foley works as a Special Education Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. John earned $153,564 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Juan Lugo is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $153,564.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Jose Anaya works as a Bilingual Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Jose earned $152,996 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Anneliese Katek serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,294.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Everardo Flores holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Herminia Carrales works as a Bilingual Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Herminia earned $151,294 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Genaro Ramirez works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Genaro earned $149,850 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Joseph Dunlap holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,795.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Dalia Barraza holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,182.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Elizabeth Pedraza holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Carolyn Solarski is a Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Rogelio Manzano works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Rogelio earned $146,583 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Eduardo Amezqueta-Martinez holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,937.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Christine Berman is a Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $141,014.
Case Manager/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Patricia Jenivas holds the role of Case Manager at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,099.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Vanesa Pachon Romero is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $137,258.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Adriana Lopez is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $134,389.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Irena Belos holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,056.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Lauren Vallortigara holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,742.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Danielle Otto holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,710.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Siri Soto is a Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $123,302.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Shawn Montell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,129.
School Clerk/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Danyell Dye-Baxter serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,192.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Rosa Espino is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $119,584.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Erick Valle is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $119,584.
Technology Coordinator/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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James Tobar works as a Technology Coordinator for Tarkington School of Excellenc. James earned $118,701 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Jessica Edelman is a Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $115,006.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Luntea Her works as a Special Education Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Luntea earned $112,142 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Patrice Wallace works as a Special Education Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Patrice earned $111,074 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Clarissa Clark serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,075.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Joanne Carstensen works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Joanne earned $108,601 in 2026.