Texas / TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired / Direct Support Professional IV

Job-title file

Direct Support Professional IV

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

18 employees hold this title in TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. Median total compensation for the role is $50,186, below the department median of $55,100.

Employees: 18
Role median: $50,186
Agency median: $55,100
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$25,200$55,052+

How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Lacey Lewis

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$55,200

Base pay: $55,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,200
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Aug 17, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,600
State Employee Number: 1081415

Lacey Lewis is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,200.

Tiffany Thorman

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$54,763

Base pay: $54,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,763
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: May 31, 1996
Monthly Pay: $4,564
State Employee Number: 139873

Tiffany Thorman is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,763.

Charniqua Gilmore

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$52,946

Base pay: $52,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,946
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Jan 26, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,412
State Employee Number: 1109806

Charniqua Gilmore works as a Direct Support Professional IV for TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Charniqua earned $52,946 in 2026.

James Fain

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$52,439

Base pay: $52,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,439
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Nov 10, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,370
State Employee Number: 5038

At TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired, James Fain serves as a Direct Support Professional IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,439.

Alexandra Ward

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$52,200

Base pay: $52,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,200
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: May 5, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,350
State Employee Number: 772760

Alexandra Ward works as a Direct Support Professional IV for TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alexandra earned $52,200 in 2026.

Adam Foose

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$51,987

Base pay: $51,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,987
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: May 5, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,332
State Employee Number: 774700

Adam Foose is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,987.

Lindy Watts

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$51,704

Base pay: $51,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,704
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Aug 3, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,309
State Employee Number: 1129786

Lindy Watts is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,704.

Kim Wright

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Feb 19, 2007
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 186064

Kim Wright is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.

Hunter Gage

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$50,572

Base pay: $50,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,572
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Aug 5, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,214
State Employee Number: 1201414

Hunter Gage is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,572.

Erin Kutanoglu

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$49,800

Base pay: $49,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,800
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Jul 28, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,150
State Employee Number: 1648357

Erin Kutanoglu works as a Direct Support Professional IV for TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Erin earned $49,800 in 2026.

Gemma Williams

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$49,800

Base pay: $49,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,800
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,150
State Employee Number: 1660810

At TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired, Gemma Williams serves as a Direct Support Professional IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,800.

Aleia Clark

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$49,800

Base pay: $49,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,800
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Oct 2, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,150
State Employee Number: 1677172

At TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired, Aleia Clark serves as a Direct Support Professional IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,800.

Santiago Garcia-Olano

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$49,383

Base pay: $49,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,383
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Aug 8, 2002
Monthly Pay: $4,115
State Employee Number: 110006

Santiago Garcia-Olano is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,383.

Rebecca Hill

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$46,775

Base pay: $46,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,775
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2014
Monthly Pay: $3,898
State Employee Number: 767148

Rebecca Hill is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,775.

Christy Cooke

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$26,700

Base pay: $26,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,700
Employment type: CRP - CLASSIFIED REGULAR PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Jul 29, 2022
Monthly Pay: $2,225
State Employee Number: 115656

Christy Cooke works as a Direct Support Professional IV for TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Christy earned $26,700 in 2026.

Summer Shuckahosee

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2025 total comp

$26,700

Base pay: $26,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,700
Employment type: CRP - CLASSIFIED REGULAR PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Sep 13, 2010
Monthly Pay: $2,225
State Employee Number: 137972

Summer Shuckahosee is a Direct Support Professional IV at TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,700.

Billie Chiasson

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$26,700

Base pay: $26,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,700
Employment type: CRP - CLASSIFIED REGULAR PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: Aug 2, 2021
Monthly Pay: $2,225
State Employee Number: 1130100

At TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired, Billie Chiasson serves as a Direct Support Professional IV. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,700.

Eleanor Emerson

Direct Support Professional IV/TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

2026 total comp

$25,200

Base pay: $25,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,200
Employment type: CRP - CLASSIFIED REGULAR PART-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5124
Hire Date: May 5, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,100
State Employee Number: 1782104

Eleanor Emerson works as a Direct Support Professional IV for TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Eleanor earned $25,200 in 2026.