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Chicago Public Schools / Tarkington School of Excellenc

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Tarkington School of Excellenc

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

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$10.7M
Employees
99
Median total
$104,344
Highest record
$216,694

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 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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$81,820 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$26,025 (24%)

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
$68,785
$79,402
$104,344
$137,258
$153,564

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).

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

Vanesa Pachon Romero

English Learner Prg Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626734

Vanesa Pachon Romero is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $137,258.

Adriana Lopez

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$134,389
Base pay
$101,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,781
Total compensation
$134,389
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$101,608
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
623647

Adriana Lopez is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $134,389.

Irena Belos

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$130,056
Base pay
$104,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,036
Total compensation
$130,056
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$104,020
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
514419

Irena Belos holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,056.

Lauren Vallortigara

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$96,989
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
455780

Lauren Vallortigara holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,742.

Danielle Otto

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$128,710
Base pay
$96,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,747
Total compensation
$128,710
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$96,963
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
201985

Danielle Otto holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,710.

Siri Soto

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$123,302
Base pay
$98,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,142
Total compensation
$123,302
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$98,160
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623951

Siri Soto is a Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $123,302.

Shawn Montell

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$123,129
Base pay
$92,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,731
Total compensation
$123,129
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$92,398
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
424407

Shawn Montell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,129.

Danyell Dye-Baxter

School Clerk/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$122,192
Base pay
$92,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,793
Total compensation
$122,192
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$92,399
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
507567

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Danyell Dye-Baxter serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,192.

Rosa Espino

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$119,584
Base pay
$94,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,650
Total compensation
$119,584
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$94,934
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
591109

Rosa Espino is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $119,584.

Erick Valle

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$119,584
Base pay
$94,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,650
Total compensation
$119,584
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$94,934
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
625505

Erick Valle is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $119,584.

James Tobar

Technology Coordinator/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$118,701
Base pay
$95,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,696
Total compensation
$118,701
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$95,005
Jobcode
000691
Pos #
660622

James Tobar works as a Technology Coordinator for Tarkington School of Excellenc. James earned $118,701 in 2026.

Jessica Edelman

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$115,006
Base pay
$90,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,044
Total compensation
$115,006
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$90,962
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
590053

Jessica Edelman is a Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $115,006.

Luntea Her

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$112,142
Base pay
$88,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,665
Total compensation
$112,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$88,477
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
659773

Luntea Her works as a Special Education Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Luntea earned $112,142 in 2026.

Patrice Wallace

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$111,074
Base pay
$87,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,523
Total compensation
$111,074
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$87,551
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
688391

Patrice Wallace works as a Special Education Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Patrice earned $111,074 in 2026.

Clarissa Clark

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$86,684
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
591121

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Clarissa Clark serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,075.

Joanne Carstensen

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
600985

Joanne Carstensen works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Joanne earned $108,601 in 2026.

Xiao Cui

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$108,491
Base pay
$85,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,181
Total compensation
$108,491
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$85,310
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625393

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Xiao Cui serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,491.

Lonnie Chambers

Restorative Justice Coordinator/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$108,401
Base pay
$81,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,377
Total compensation
$108,401
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$81,024
Jobcode
505051
Pos #
620387

Lonnie Chambers works as a Restorative Justice Coordinator for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Lonnie earned $108,401 in 2026.

Irving Gamboa

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$108,211
Base pay
$85,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,144
Total compensation
$108,211
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$85,067
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
537048

Irving Gamboa holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,211.

Isabel Perez

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$108,211
Base pay
$85,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,144
Total compensation
$108,211
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$85,067
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
605111

Isabel Perez is a Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $108,211.

Jeniece Scott

School Counselor/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$106,690
Base pay
$78,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,738
Total compensation
$106,690
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$78,952
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
620231

Jeniece Scott works as a School Counselor for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Jeniece earned $106,690 in 2026.

Rossy Diaz

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$105,628
Base pay
$82,826
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,802
Total compensation
$105,628
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$82,826
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
475501

Rossy Diaz holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,628.

Shamanta Rodriguez

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$105,581
Base pay
$78,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,536
Total compensation
$105,581
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$78,045
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
625224

Shamanta Rodriguez is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $105,581.

Vivian Perez

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
625496

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Vivian Perez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,347.

Diego Gomez

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
202682

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Diego Gomez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,347.

Tom Govan

Youth Intervention Specialist/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$104,344
Base pay
$82,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,906
Total compensation
$104,344
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$82,438
Jobcode
003015
Pos #
520123

Tom Govan works as a Youth Intervention Specialist for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Tom earned $104,344 in 2026.

Alejandra Renteria

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$104,027
Base pay
$81,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,590
Total compensation
$104,027
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$81,437
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
453012

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Alejandra Renteria serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,027.

Emily Lauterbach

School Counselor/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
268260

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Emily Lauterbach serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.

Alma Correa

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$102,314
Base pay
$75,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,941
Total compensation
$102,314
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
202001

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Alma Correa serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,314.

Sandra Bueno

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$102,071
Base pay
$75,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,897
Total compensation
$102,071
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$75,174
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
582819

Sandra Bueno is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $102,071.

Evan Gallermo

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$99,877
Base pay
$77,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,041
Total compensation
$99,877
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$77,836
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614494

Evan Gallermo works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Evan earned $99,877 in 2026.

Dulce Ruiz

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$77,712
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625501

Dulce Ruiz is a Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $99,734.

Liliana Gutierrez

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
216569

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Liliana Gutierrez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,620.

Evelyn Garcia

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
606185

Evelyn Garcia holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

Lizbeth Davila

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
606186

At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Lizbeth Davila serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,620.

Xandria Price

Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
638094

Xandria Price holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

Jessica Munoz

School Clerk/Tarkington School of Excellenc

2026 total comp
$98,723
Base pay
$73,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,681
Total compensation
$98,723
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$73,042
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
202728

Jessica Munoz holds the role of School Clerk at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,723.

Berenice Sotelo

Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$76,711
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
560783

Berenice Sotelo is a Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.

Salvador Tinajero

Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$76,711
Jobcode
000069
Pos #
372109

Salvador Tinajero is a Bilingual Special Education Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.

Eduardo Ramirez

Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc

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

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Dept Id
26791
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
623655

Eduardo Ramirez is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.