Job Summary
Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting licensed and experienced candidates for Grades 4-8 teaching positions for the 2026-27 school year.
A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teacher provides an instructional program for regular and special education students which is appropriate to their educational needs and developmental level. The educational program is offered in an equitable, multi-cultural setting and teaches all children to think deeply, critically and creatively. The teacher's work supports the MPS strategic plan .
How To Apply
Interested applicants must complete all sections of the application, including submitting a current resume.
Qualified applicants will receive an invitation to complete an online interview through Vidcruiter, Interview invitations will be sent by email from careers@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will be required to submit one letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author, as well as official transcripts confirming the undergraduate degree.
Please contact Jennifer Roberts, MPS Talent Management Specialist, at robertjl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us with any questions.
Qualifications
Applicants must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach this specific grade level and/or content area.
If you are not currently licensed, you must be willing to enroll in a licensing program within one semester of hire. For information about licensure options, contact an MPS University Talent Development Specialist at mps_u@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
The teacher salary range starts at $54,386 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on education beyond the required bachelor's degree and previous years of fully-licensed K-12 teaching experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.