Chicago Public Schools / Wendell Smith School
Agency file
The Wendell Smith School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 63 employees with median total compensation of $92,853; the highest distinct record was $218,216.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 63 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($92,853) — 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 $147,886 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,828. 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 2
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Kendra Brooks is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,717.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Cia King serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,717.
Teacher Assistant/Wendell Smith School
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Delores Macklin is a Teacher Assistant at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,634.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Lori Muldrow works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Smith School. Lori earned $69,902 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Calvin Rodgers serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Charlene Porter holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,785.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Laronda Lukes works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Smith School. Laronda earned $68,785 in 2026.
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Payroll for Tamela Fralin (Case Manager, Wendell Smith School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $68,398 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Christine Wingo serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,227.
Teacher Assistant/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Tonya Mitchell serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,602.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Diamond Youngblood holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Rick Dinning-Pleasant works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Smith School. Rick earned $65,994 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Travon Davis holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Lashondra Temple works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Smith School. Lashondra earned $63,335 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Gerrick Mckinnie is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Cecillia Bowen is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $62,828.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Lacheryl Buchanan holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,828.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Alfonzo Pearson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Smith School. Alfonzo earned $60,803 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/Wendell Smith School
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Dasia Cotton holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,783.
Teacher Assistant/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Erica Martin serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,392.
Cook III/Wendell Smith School
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Laura Bass holds the role of Cook III at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,984.
Porter/Wendell Smith School
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Travon Davis holds the role of Porter at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,006.