Teacher - Grades 4-8; Districtwide

Position: TEACHER - GRADES 4-8 (DISTRICTWIDE)
Job Summary

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting experienced and licensed candidates for teaching positions throughout the district in grades 4-8 for the 2025-26 school year.

A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) 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 grades 4-8 teachers are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources. All applicants must upload the following items to the application:

• A current resume
• Official degree conferred college transcripts

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please email them to Jennifer Roberts .us.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and degree conferred transcripts.

Qualified applicants will be sent a notice to complete an online interview using our interview software, Vid Cruiter. The notice for interview will be sent via email from careers.wi.us.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

Please contact Jennifer Roberts at robertjl.wi.us for any questions or concerns.

Other Information

Available positions are:

Bethune Academy - Grade 8

Brown Street School - Grade 4

Clarke Street School - Grade 5

Hartford Avenue School - Grades 6-8 Math

LaFollette School - Grade 4, Grade 5

Lincoln Center of the Arts - Grades 6-8 Science

Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language - Grade 4-8 Math

Milwaukee Sign Language School - Grade 5

Townsend - Grade 7

Qualifications

Eligible applicants MUST:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Hold a content area teacher license
  • If you are not a licensed teacher, you must be willing to enroll in a licensing program within one semester of hire. Unlicensed applicants may reach out to an MPSU Talent Development Specialist to learn how to find a licensure program .us.

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

The teacher salary range starts at $54,386.11 and increases according to a 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 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.