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Chicago Public Schools / William Howard Taft High Schoo

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William Howard Taft High Schoo

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

The William Howard Taft High Schoo is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 400 employees with median total compensation of $123,826; the highest distinct record was $214,587.

Year
2026
Employees
400
Median total
$123,826
Highest record
$214,587

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$31,595$169,175+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 400 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($123,826) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$91,616 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$28,434 (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
$67,057
$97,038
$123,826
$150,085
$159,809

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,057. 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

Highest-paid first / page 4

Jennifer Walsh

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$144,506
Base pay
$109,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,623
Total compensation
$144,506
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,883
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
117909

Jennifer Walsh works as a Special Education Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Jennifer earned $144,506 in 2026.

Sergio Santillan

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$144,506
Base pay
$109,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,623
Total compensation
$144,506
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,883
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
214994

Sergio Santillan holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,506.

Lora Spalla

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$144,506
Base pay
$109,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,623
Total compensation
$144,506
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,883
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
577858

Lora Spalla is a Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $144,506.

Jason Rising

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$143,853
Base pay
$109,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,504
Total compensation
$143,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,349
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
134818

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Jason Rising serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,853.

Barbara Newton

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$143,853
Base pay
$109,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,504
Total compensation
$143,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,349
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
138785

Barbara Newton works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Barbara earned $143,853 in 2026.

Richard Farrell

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$143,853
Base pay
$109,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,504
Total compensation
$143,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,349
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600619

Richard Farrell works as a Special Education Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Richard earned $143,853 in 2026.

Michael Di Iacova

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$143,853
Base pay
$109,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,504
Total compensation
$143,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,349
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624436

Michael Di Iacova works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Michael earned $143,853 in 2026.

James Bleicher

Bilingual Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$143,448
Base pay
$109,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,430
Total compensation
$143,448
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$109,018
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
425880

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, James Bleicher serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,448.

Adrienne Carmona

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$143,204
Base pay
$108,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,386
Total compensation
$143,204
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$108,818
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624447

Adrienne Carmona works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Adrienne earned $143,204 in 2026.

Vanessa Munoz

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$142,937
Base pay
$108,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,337
Total compensation
$142,937
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$108,600
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
147598

Vanessa Munoz holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,937.

Thomas Shriner

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$142,937
Base pay
$108,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,337
Total compensation
$142,937
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$108,600
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
475403

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Thomas Shriner serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,937.

Dijana Rusic

Case Manager/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$142,937
Base pay
$108,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,337
Total compensation
$142,937
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$108,600
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
560515

Dijana Rusic works as a Case Manager for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Dijana earned $142,937 in 2026.

Brandy Pudzis

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$141,669
Base pay
$107,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,106
Total compensation
$141,669
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$107,563
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426430

Brandy Pudzis holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,669.

Neil Farlow

Case Manager/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$141,502
Base pay
$113,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,552
Total compensation
$141,502
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$113,950
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
576209

Neil Farlow works as a Case Manager for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Neil earned $141,502 in 2026.

Eliza Chmura

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$141,014
Base pay
$107,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,987
Total compensation
$141,014
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$107,027
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
675589

Eliza Chmura works as a Special Education Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Eliza earned $141,014 in 2026.

Katarzyna Szczurek

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,667
Base pay
$106,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,924
Total compensation
$140,667
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
134705

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Katarzyna Szczurek serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,667.

Quintin Nadig

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,667
Base pay
$106,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,924
Total compensation
$140,667
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
424452

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Quintin Nadig serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,667.

Patrick Gallagly

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,364
Base pay
$106,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,869
Total compensation
$140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,495
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
506130

Patrick Gallagly is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $140,364.

Irena Losh

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,364
Base pay
$106,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,869
Total compensation
$140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,495
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623883

Irena Losh holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,364.

Tommy Trinh

Technology Coordinator/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,133
Base pay
$107,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,937
Total compensation
$140,133
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$107,196
Jobcode
000691
Pos #
525207

Tommy Trinh is a Technology Coordinator at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $140,133.

Jerry Koutavas

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,099
Base pay
$106,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,821
Total compensation
$140,099
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,278
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624478

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Jerry Koutavas serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,099.

Melissa Gallagher

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
140101

Melissa Gallagher holds the role of School Counselor at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.

James Novak

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624465

James Novak is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $138,829.

Jean Fitzgerald

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,648
Base pay
$111,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,174
Total compensation
$138,648
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,474
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
576117

Jean Fitzgerald is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $138,648.

Kali Sullivan

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,648
Base pay
$111,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,174
Total compensation
$138,648
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,474
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615437

Kali Sullivan holds the role of Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,648.

Evelyn Garcia

School Clerk/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,415
Base pay
$105,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,636
Total compensation
$138,415
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,779
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
163911

Evelyn Garcia holds the role of School Clerk at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,415.

Elvira Concepcion Soriano

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,339
Base pay
$111,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,133
Total compensation
$138,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,206
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624505

Elvira Concepcion Soriano works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Elvira earned $138,339 in 2026.

Lila Smith

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
425930

Lila Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,773.

Michael Klodzinski

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426468

Michael Klodzinski holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,773.

Juan Chara Mostajo

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,535
Base pay
$104,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,354
Total compensation
$137,535
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,181
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624490

Juan Chara Mostajo works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Juan earned $137,535 in 2026.

Kristina Hutton

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

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
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
147094

Kristina Hutton is a School Counselor at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $137,258.

Jeffrey Lucco

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

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
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
428682

Jeffrey Lucco holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,258.

Isaac Sporrong

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

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
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
496055

Isaac Sporrong works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Isaac earned $137,258 in 2026.

Taylor Flaherty

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

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
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624494

Taylor Flaherty works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Taylor earned $137,258 in 2026.

Philip Platakis

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$136,587
Base pay
$103,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,181
Total compensation
$136,587
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,406
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
424453

Philip Platakis is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $136,587.

Christopher Kustusch

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$135,474
Base pay
$108,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,754
Total compensation
$135,474
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$108,720
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
576116

Christopher Kustusch is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $135,474.

Bryan Wilson

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$135,337
Base pay
$102,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,954
Total compensation
$135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$102,383
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
442425

Bryan Wilson holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,337.

Jennifer Lee

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$135,337
Base pay
$102,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,954
Total compensation
$135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$102,383
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624499

Jennifer Lee is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $135,337.

Tamela Collins-Cole

Student Special Service Advocate/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,753
Base pay
$102,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,994
Total compensation
$134,753
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$102,759
Jobcode
000710
Pos #
614489

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Tamela Collins-Cole serves as a Student Special Service Advocate. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,753.

Arlind Kociu

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,695
Base pay
$101,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,837
Total compensation
$134,695
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$101,858
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
476383

Arlind Kociu is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $134,695.