Substitute Teacher

Position: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (2025-26)
Job Summary

A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) substitute teacher provides an instructional program for 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 supports the MPS strategic plan.

Applications for the Substitute Teacher position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources. The following items must be uploaded with your application (even if you are a previous employee and have submitted transcripts in the past):

• A current resume
• One (1) letter of recommendation dated less than one (1) year and manually signed by the author ( UNLESS YOU ARE A RETIRED MPS TEACHER
• Official degree conferred college transcripts ( UNLESS YOU ARE A RETIRED MPS TEACHER )

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Brittany Kincaid .us human resources that you are sending hard copies. Caution:
When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration

If you have questions or concerns regarding your application, please contact Brittany Kincaid .us

Who May Apply

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. If you are a recently retired teacher, you must wait 75 days before applying to be a substitute teacher with Milwaukee Public Schools.

Qualifications

Applicants MUST:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Hold a current Short-Term Substitute License or Teacher License
• Have completed a Substitute Training Program and has applied for a Substitute Teacher License. (IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A LICENSE)

If you do not have the required training/license, you can find information on how to obtain it at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-substitute

Responsibilities

• Maintains a broad knowledge of all facets related to the teaching assignment as related to the subject and grade level of the students.
• Uses research-proven practices to improve student achievement.
• Implements Board policies as necessary to improve the educational environment.
• Plans and organizes material for instruction and presents and reinforces lessons as appropriate.
• Addresses different learning modalities, including auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
• Uses appropriate classroom management strategies and relates well to the student population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Substitute teachers are hourly employees and earn $28.94 for each hour worked. Work time does not include a lunch break, and sub teachers are entitled to a 30-minute, duty-free unpaid lunch.
If substitutes are asked to cover a classroom they are not paid extra. Assignments to cover a classroom will be made at the principal's discretion.
Substitute teachers are NOT benefit eligible.

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 Department of Human Capital. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.