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Chicago Public Schools / Velma Thomas Early Child Center / Head Teacher

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Head Teacher

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

1 employees hold this title in Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Median total compensation for the role is $145,963, above the department median of $98,845.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$146K
Role median
$145,963
Agency median
$98,845
Comparison
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This role across Chicago Public Schools

Head Teacher is held in 16 Chicago Public Schools departments. In Velma Thomas Early Child Center, the median of $145,963 ranks #13 of 16.

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Head Teacher beyond Chicago Public Schools

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Chicago Public Schools, the median of $159,558 ranks #1 of 2. See Head Teacher across all of Chicago Public Schools

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$28,342 · 14

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Diana Tapia

Head Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center

2026 total comp
$145,963
Base pay
$111,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,888
Total compensation
$145,963
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
26891
Fte Annual Salary
$111,075
Jobcode
000048
Pos #
217264

Diana Tapia works as a Head Teacher for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Diana earned $145,963 in 2026.