Georgia / Cook County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cook County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 739 employees with median total compensation of $24,353; the highest distinct record was $174,471.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 739 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($24,353) — 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 $74,575 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,276. 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.
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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.
Record list
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Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Heather Roberts is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,602.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Powell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,506.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
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Hailey Taylor works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cook County Board of Education. Hailey earned $52,506 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Alejandra Solorzano is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,452.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Celena Green serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,352.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jason Owen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $52,332.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Zackery Weeks works as a Technology Specialist for Cook County Board of Education. Zackery earned $51,991 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Jordan Ewing works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Jordan earned $51,880 in 2025.
Transportation Mechanic/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Randy Taylor serves as a Transportation Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,591.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kynsie Brady holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,530.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Harlee Bell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,530.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Emily Watkins works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Emily earned $51,378 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Marla Folsom holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,247.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Carrie Zeigler works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Carrie earned $51,245 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Casey Weredyk serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,194.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Karen Loredo is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $51,120.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Chelsea Mefford serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,195.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Thalia Elliott serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,670.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Tya Brown works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Tya earned $49,342 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Rebecca Harris works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cook County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $49,224 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Jason Mauldin holds the role of Technology Specialist at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,209.
Facilitator/Cook County Board of Education
Khari Clayton holds the role of Facilitator at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,367.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Derrick Saulsberry serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,190.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Haiden Jasinski holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,106.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jillian Bullard holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,071.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Stacy Beard serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,009.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
James George is a Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,886.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Emily Cowart is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $47,285.
Lottery Pre-School Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Elizabeth Mcclain holds the role of Lottery Pre-School Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,164.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Tabitha Watson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Tabitha earned $47,108 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Randi Bruner works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Randi earned $47,042 in 2025.
Parent Coordinator/Cook County Board of Education
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Holly Harrell is a Parent Coordinator at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $46,756.
School Nurse/Cook County Board of Education
Michelle Joiner works as a School Nurse for Cook County Board of Education. Michelle earned $46,677 in 2025.
Facilitator/Cook County Board of Education
Andrew Barnes works as a Facilitator for Cook County Board of Education. Andrew earned $46,592 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Dustin Folds holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,979.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Kali Bennett works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Kali earned $45,918 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Kaylin Whitley serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,182.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Joanne Warren works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Joanne earned $45,157 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Bridget Brady works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Bridget earned $44,986 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Gerardo Carter works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Gerardo earned $44,962 in 2025.