Arkansas / AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

Agency file

AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 184 employees with median total compensation of $52,137; the highest distinct record was $144,200.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $9.7M
Employees: 184
Median total: $52,137
Highest record: $144,200

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$32,405$94,387+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 184 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,137) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $52,778 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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

$33,711

$39,171

$52,137

$61,512

$75,245

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $75,245 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,711. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Teacher II

30 · $61,350

Teacher I

24 · $52,137

Education Paraprofessional

22 · $39,171

Residential Care Coordinator

19 · $35,610

Cook

11 · $33,280

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

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Department of Education Pedagogical New York City49% match

Record list

Employees

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Valtrice Easterling-Smalley

Education Paraprofessional/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$42,669

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $42,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,669
Hire date: 04-20-2008
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082531

Valtrice Easterling-Smalley is a Education Paraprofessional at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-20-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $42,669. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Eduardo Tuzon

Maintenance Technician/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$42,474

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $42,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,474
Hire date: 09-07-2021
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082384

Eduardo Tuzon works as a Maintenance Technician for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2021. Eduardo earned $42,474 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Marcus Smith

Maintenance Technician/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$42,041

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $42,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,041
Hire date: 07-20-2011
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082350

Marcus Smith works as a Maintenance Technician for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-20-2011. Marcus earned $42,041 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Debbie Mitchell

Kitchen Supervisor/Expert/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$41,839

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,839
Hire date: 05-18-2008
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082588

Debbie Mitchell works as a Kitchen Supervisor/Expert for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2008. Debbie earned $41,839 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Angela Forrest

Residential Care Coordinator/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 07-08-2001
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082525

Angela Forrest holds the role of Residential Care Coordinator at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-08-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,249. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

William Roy

Residential Care Coordinator/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 03-03-2002
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082355

William Roy holds the role of Residential Care Coordinator at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-03-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,249. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Contonia Russell

Education Paraprofessional/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$41,148

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,148
Hire date: 04-25-2007
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082543

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Contonia Russell serves as a Education Paraprofessional within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-25-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,148. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Angela Bryan

Residential Care Coordinator/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$40,569

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,569
Hire date: 10-21-2014
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082340

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Angela Bryan serves as a Residential Care Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,569. They are classified at grade Sgs02.