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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

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
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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

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Clsindc
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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
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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

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Clsindc
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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

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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

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Clsindc
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.