Chicago Public Schools / West Ridge Elementary School
Agency file
The West Ridge Elementary School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 110 employees with median total compensation of $95,436; the highest distinct record was $243,126.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 110 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,436) — 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 $149,127 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. 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 3
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Sally Mendez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for West Ridge Elementary School. Sally earned $68,785 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Cristina Santana is a Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,227.
Teacher Assistant/West Ridge Elementary School
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Anahita Jalali holds the role of Teacher Assistant at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,818.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Lina Fernandez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Naomi Finney works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for West Ridge Elementary School. Naomi earned $67,057 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Guadalupe Rojas Lopez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Juana Gonzalez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for West Ridge Elementary School. Juana earned $65,994 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Roseli Arteaga is a Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Michael King holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
School Assistant/West Ridge Elementary School
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Friyat Melaki holds the role of School Assistant at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,517.
School Security Officer/West Ridge Elementary School
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At West Ridge Elementary School, Terrance King serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,459.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Galo Bravo Torres works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for West Ridge Elementary School. Galo earned $64,347 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Samreen Zafar holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Case Manager/West Ridge Elementary School
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Meaghan Clark holds the role of Case Manager at West Ridge Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,392.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Fredricka Mitchell holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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At West Ridge Elementary School, Ikram Patel serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Cindy Vega is a Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Stephanie Harris holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/West Ridge Elementary School
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Anna Quinn holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Lana Avakian works as a Special Education Teacher for West Ridge Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. Lana earned $59,926 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Lana Avakian is a Regular Teacher at West Ridge Elementary School. They work 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $59,926.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/West Ridge Elementary School
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Robert Gullett works as a Class Size Teaching Assistant for West Ridge Elementary School. Robert earned $59,783 in 2026.
Class Size Bil Teaching Assistant/West Ridge Elementary School
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At West Ridge Elementary School, Fauzia Khan serves as a Class Size Bil Teaching Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,378.
Special Education Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Julie Poznicek holds the role of Special Education Teacher at West Ridge Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,677.
Case Manager/West Ridge Elementary School
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Julie Poznicek holds the role of Case Manager at West Ridge Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,677.
Regular Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Amanda Wilkie works as a Regular Teacher for West Ridge Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. Amanda earned $51,581 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Amanda Wilkie holds the role of Special Education Teacher at West Ridge Elementary School. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,581.
Cook II/West Ridge Elementary School
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Elisa Smith holds the role of Cook II at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,301.
Porter/West Ridge Elementary School
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Paraskevi Kiachidou holds the role of Porter at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/West Ridge Elementary School
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Janet Adam holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at West Ridge Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,882.