Chicago Public Schools / Chicago World Language Academy

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Chicago World Language Academy

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

The Chicago World Language Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 58 employees with median total compensation of $106,374; the highest distinct record was $207,342.

Year: 2026
Employees: 58
Median total: $106,374
Highest record: $207,342

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,882$189,726+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 58 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($106,374) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $80,394 (76%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $25,468 (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

$63,335

$68,663

$106,374

$137,258

$153,822

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $153,822 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Regular Teacher

27 · $118,666

Special Education Classroom Assist

12 · $67,921

Special Education Teacher

6 · $116,501

School Clerk

2 · $105,720

Case Manager

2 · $67,428

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 1

Cynthia Leung

Principal/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$207,342

Base pay: $163,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $43,381
Total compensation: $207,342
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $163,961
Jobcode: 000041
Pos #: 122107

Cynthia Leung holds the role of Principal at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,342.

Carmen Basile

Assistant Principal/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$189,726

Base pay: $149,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,414
Total compensation: $189,726
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $149,312
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 614079

Carmen Basile works as a Assistant Principal for Chicago World Language Academy. Carmen earned $189,726 in 2026.

Kamalich Colon

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$164,233

Base pay: $126,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,215
Total compensation: $164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $126,018
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 432884

Kamalich Colon works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Kamalich earned $164,233 in 2026.

Jeanne Zoellner-Gonzalez

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$164,233

Base pay: $126,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,215
Total compensation: $164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $126,018
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 609976

Jeanne Zoellner-Gonzalez works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Jeanne earned $164,233 in 2026.

Amy Koonce

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$162,444

Base pay: $124,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,889
Total compensation: $162,444
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $124,555
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 126781

Amy Koonce holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,444.

Nisha Patel

Special Education Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$161,544

Base pay: $123,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,725
Total compensation: $161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $123,819
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 627120

Nisha Patel is a Special Education Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $161,544.

Matthew Casey

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$153,822

Base pay: $117,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,319
Total compensation: $153,822
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $117,503
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619502

At Chicago World Language Academy, Matthew Casey serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,822.

Lareina Armstrong

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $109,883
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619512

Lareina Armstrong works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Lareina earned $144,506 in 2026.

Randi Mcmanus

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$142,208

Base pay: $108,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,205
Total compensation: $142,208
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $108,003
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619487

At Chicago World Language Academy, Randi Mcmanus serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,208.

Amy Ackerman

Special Education Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $106,743
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 134268

Amy Ackerman works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Amy earned $140,667 in 2026.

Irena Chaian

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$138,175

Base pay: $104,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,470
Total compensation: $138,175
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $104,705
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 581565

Irena Chaian holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,175.

Kevin Lynch

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$137,525

Base pay: $104,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,352
Total compensation: $137,525
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $104,173
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 117842

Kevin Lynch is a Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $137,525.

Ariel Kiken

English Learner Prg Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$137,525

Base pay: $104,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,352
Total compensation: $137,525
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $104,173
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626501

At Chicago World Language Academy, Ariel Kiken serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,525.

Megan Kordas

School Counselor/Chicago World Language Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $103,955
Jobcode: 990101
Pos #: 140507

Megan Kordas holds the role of School Counselor at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,258.

Sara Andrewscavage

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $103,955
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619508

Sara Andrewscavage is a Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $137,258.

Megan Anguiano

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $101,858
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 147120

Megan Anguiano works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Megan earned $134,695 in 2026.

Maggie Sermont

Special Education Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$134,421

Base pay: $101,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,787
Total compensation: $134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $101,634
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 515389

Maggie Sermont holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,421.

Natalie Hall

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$129,659

Base pay: $97,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,920
Total compensation: $129,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $97,739
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 524403

Natalie Hall works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Natalie earned $129,659 in 2026.

Audrey Zidzik

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$126,165

Base pay: $100,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,521
Total compensation: $126,165
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $100,644
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 655634

Audrey Zidzik is a Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $126,165.

Joshua Vabro

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$120,193

Base pay: $89,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,196
Total compensation: $120,193
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $89,997
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 596903

Joshua Vabro works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Joshua earned $120,193 in 2026.

Simiao Liang

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$118,666

Base pay: $94,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,528
Total compensation: $118,666
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $94,138
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 327535

Simiao Liang works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Simiao earned $118,666 in 2026.

Monica Price

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$118,666

Base pay: $94,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,528
Total compensation: $118,666
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $94,138
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 422512

Monica Price is a Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $118,666.

Margaret Kempster

School Clerk/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$116,375

Base pay: $87,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,774
Total compensation: $116,375
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $87,601
Jobcode: 000468
Pos #: 166271

Margaret Kempster is a School Clerk at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $116,375.

Nicole Robinson

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$115,006

Base pay: $90,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,044
Total compensation: $115,006
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $90,962
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619471

Nicole Robinson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,006.

Heather Jones

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$114,887

Base pay: $85,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $29,230
Total compensation: $114,887
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $85,657
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 614848

Heather Jones works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Heather earned $114,887 in 2026.

Britta Schlicht

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$113,855

Base pay: $89,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,891
Total compensation: $113,855
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $89,964
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 609404

Britta Schlicht works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Britta earned $113,855 in 2026.

Chih-Ching Bracy

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$112,142

Base pay: $88,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,665
Total compensation: $112,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $88,477
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 327535

At Chicago World Language Academy, Chih-Ching Bracy serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,142.

Rachel Lessem

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$111,190

Base pay: $87,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,539
Total compensation: $111,190
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $87,651
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619497

Rachel Lessem holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,190.

Darcy Phillips

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$110,587

Base pay: $82,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,447
Total compensation: $110,587
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $82,140
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 596903

Darcy Phillips works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Darcy earned $110,587 in 2026.

Suzanne Lappe

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$102,161

Base pay: $79,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,343
Total compensation: $102,161
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $79,818
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 627002

Suzanne Lappe is a Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $102,161.

Mizuki Kurata

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$101,163

Base pay: $78,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,211
Total compensation: $101,163
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $78,952
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 614846

Mizuki Kurata holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,163.

Elizabeth Green

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$98,580

Base pay: $76,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,869
Total compensation: $98,580
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $76,711
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 432864

Elizabeth Green holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,580.

Monique Blanton

Special Education Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$98,580

Base pay: $76,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,869
Total compensation: $98,580
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $76,711
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 627121

Monique Blanton is a Special Education Teacher at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.

Grace Haines

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$95,436

Base pay: $73,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,453
Total compensation: $95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $73,983
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 113930

Grace Haines works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Grace earned $95,436 in 2026.

Peggy Burger

School Clerk/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$95,065

Base pay: $74,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,749
Total compensation: $95,065
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $74,316
Jobcode: 000468
Pos #: 625098

At Chicago World Language Academy, Peggy Burger serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,065.

David Wolfe

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$94,007

Base pay: $72,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,264
Total compensation: $94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $72,743
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 591758

At Chicago World Language Academy, David Wolfe serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,007.

Jacob Chen

Regular Teacher/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$92,853

Base pay: $71,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,111
Total compensation: $92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $71,742
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 422509

Jacob Chen works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago World Language Academy. Jacob earned $92,853 in 2026.

Cherrie Farr

Special Education Classroom Assist/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$83,618

Base pay: $60,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,034
Total compensation: $83,618
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $60,584
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 654737

Cherrie Farr is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Chicago World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $83,618.

Shardon Anderson

Special Education Classroom Assist/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$76,739

Base pay: $54,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,829
Total compensation: $76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $54,910
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 538878

At Chicago World Language Academy, Shardon Anderson serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.

Jose Irizarry Figueroa

Special Education Classroom Assist/Chicago World Language Academy

2026 total comp

$76,739

Base pay: $54,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,829
Total compensation: $76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29171
Fte Annual Salary: $54,910
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 691995

At Chicago World Language Academy, Jose Irizarry Figueroa serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.