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World Language Academy

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

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

In 2026, this agency had 56 employees with median total compensation of $116,465; the highest distinct record was $221,676.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$6.6M
Employees
56
Median total
$116,465
Highest record
$221,676

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 56 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,465) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$89,712 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$27,814 (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
$71,906
$83,618
$116,465
$149,127
$159,675

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $159,675 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $71,906. 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

Page 1

Yuridia Espinosa

English Learner Prg Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$149,127
Base pay
$113,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,464
Total compensation
$149,127
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$113,663
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626578

At World Language Academy, Yuridia Espinosa serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,127.

Ana Gonzalez

Bilingual Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
271668

Ana Gonzalez works as a Bilingual Teacher for World Language Academy. Ana earned $147,886 in 2026.

Luke Bigelow

Special Education Teacher/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
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$109,883
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
475076

Luke Bigelow holds the role of Special Education Teacher at World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,506.

Brian Kestler

Regular Teacher/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
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$109,883
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
581743

At World Language Academy, Brian Kestler serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,506.

Ruby Rodriguez

Bilingual Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$141,014
Base pay
$107,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,987
Total compensation
$141,014
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$107,027
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
581778

Ruby Rodriguez works as a Bilingual Teacher for World Language Academy. Ruby earned $141,014 in 2026.

Jose Mosqueda

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$135,773
Base pay
$108,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,793
Total compensation
$135,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$108,980
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
201463

Jose Mosqueda holds the role of Regular Teacher at World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,773.

Maria Ortiz

School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$134,679
Base pay
$102,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,981
Total compensation
$134,679
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$102,698
Jobcode
002501
Pos #
683153

At World Language Academy, Maria Ortiz serves as a School Clerk (Bilin Spanish). Their 2026 pay totaled $134,679.

Thomas Leng

Special Education Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$131,857
Base pay
$99,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,320
Total compensation
$131,857
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$99,537
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615647

Thomas Leng holds the role of Special Education Teacher at World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,857.

Vanessa Montoya

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$128,174
Base pay
$102,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,787
Total compensation
$128,174
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$102,387
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
238309

Vanessa Montoya is a Regular Teacher at World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $128,174.

Kathryn Roznai

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$125,161
Base pay
$94,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,101
Total compensation
$125,161
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$94,060
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591314

Kathryn Roznai works as a Regular Teacher for World Language Academy. Kathryn earned $125,161 in 2026.

Gabriela Garcia

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$123,339
Base pay
$92,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,769
Total compensation
$123,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$92,570
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
201237

Gabriela Garcia is a Regular Teacher at World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $123,339.

David Turnbull

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$123,339
Base pay
$92,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,769
Total compensation
$123,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$92,570
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591317

David Turnbull works as a Regular Teacher for World Language Academy. David earned $123,339 in 2026.

Christine Henle

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$122,447
Base pay
$97,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,029
Total compensation
$122,447
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$97,418
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
676387

At World Language Academy, Christine Henle serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,447.

Melina Angeles

College/Career Coach/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$117,923
Base pay
$94,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,599
Total compensation
$117,923
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$94,324
Jobcode
500656
Pos #
684531

Melina Angeles holds the role of College/Career Coach at World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,923.

Astrid Tamer

Regular Teacher/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
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$90,962
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
449041

Astrid Tamer is a Regular Teacher at World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $115,006.

Josilyn Valencia

Regular Teacher/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
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$90,962
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614280

At World Language Academy, Josilyn Valencia serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,006.

Christopher Caya

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$114,327
Base pay
$90,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,954
Total compensation
$114,327
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$90,373
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
615350

At World Language Academy, Christopher Caya serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,327.

Jamilah Hassan

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$113,040
Base pay
$84,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,894
Total compensation
$113,040
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$84,146
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
581747

Jamilah Hassan holds the role of Regular Teacher at World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,040.

Viviana Orozco

School Counselor/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
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$88,477
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
428265

At World Language Academy, Viviana Orozco serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,142.

Guadalupe Moreno

Regular Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$106,414
Base pay
$83,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,906
Total compensation
$106,414
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$83,508
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625162

Guadalupe Moreno is a Regular Teacher at World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $106,414.

Caroline Laird

School Counselor/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$105,347
Base pay
$82,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,765
Total compensation
$105,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
627163

Caroline Laird works as a School Counselor for World Language Academy. Caroline earned $105,347 in 2026.

Evelyn Nazario-Rose

Special Education Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$103,950
Base pay
$76,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,239
Total compensation
$103,950
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$76,711
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610412

Evelyn Nazario-Rose works as a Special Education Teacher for World Language Academy. Evelyn earned $103,950 in 2026.

Yesenia Zaragoza

Special Education Teacher/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
574972

Yesenia Zaragoza works as a Special Education Teacher for World Language Academy. Yesenia earned $102,765 in 2026.

Hector Rodriguez

Student Special Service Advocate/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$95,890
Base pay
$70,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,184
Total compensation
$95,890
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$70,706
Jobcode
000710
Pos #
625005

At World Language Academy, Hector Rodriguez serves as a Student Special Service Advocate. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,890.

Richard Christian

Senior Security Officer/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$95,424
Base pay
$70,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,103
Total compensation
$95,424
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$70,321
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
494784

Richard Christian works as a Senior Security Officer for World Language Academy. Richard earned $95,424 in 2026.

Vesna Carrasquillo

School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$92,914
Base pay
$72,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,481
Total compensation
$92,914
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$72,433
Jobcode
002501
Pos #
304299

Vesna Carrasquillo works as a School Clerk (Bilin Spanish) for World Language Academy. Vesna earned $92,914 in 2026.

Sonya Kicheva-Georgieva

Special Education Classroom Assist/World Language Academy

2026 total comp
$84,249
Base pay
$61,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,145
Total compensation
$84,249
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$61,104
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
493286

Sonya Kicheva-Georgieva holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at World Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,249.

Carmen Santiago

Special Education Classroom Assist/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
52011
Fte Annual Salary
$60,584
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
369826

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