TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION (DISTRICTWIDE)

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 Special Education 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 Talent Management Specialist, Pa Xiong, at: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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, VidCruiter. The notice for the interview will be sent via email from careers@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

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

Please contact Talent Management Specialist, Pa N. Xiong, with any questions: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Available positions are:

• Barbee Montessori - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Carver - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Clement Ave - Special Ed Comprehensive Behavioral
• Congress - Special Ed Comprehensive Academic & Special Ed Comprehensive Early Childhood
• Doerfler - Special Ed Early Childhood Bilingual
• Douglas - Special Ed Comprehensive Behavioral
• Eighty-First St - Special Ed Comprehensive Early Childhood Autism & Special Ed Comprehensive Behavioral Grades 1-5
• Fairview - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Franklin - Special Ed Multicategorical Grades 1-5
• Gaenslen - Special Ed Early Childhood, Special Ed Multicategorical, & Special Ed Comprehensive Autism
• German Immersion - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Goodrich - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Grant - Special Ed Comprehensive Behavioral
• Grantosa - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Green Tree - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Hampton - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Hartford - Special Ed Early Childhood & Special Ed Multicategorical
• Hawley - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Holmes - Special Ed Early Childhood
• IDEAL - Special Ed Multicategorical Grades 6-8
• Jackson - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Kagel - Special Ed Comprehensive
• King HS - Special Ed Comprehensive Academic
• King Jr MLK - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Kluge - Special Ed Multicategorical
• LaFollette - Special Ed Multicategorical Grades 1-5 & Special Ed Comprehensive Academic Grades 1-8
• Longfellow - Special Ed Comprehensive Autism Bilingual Grades 6-8 & Special Ed Multicategorical Grades 4-6
• Metcalfe - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Mitchell - Special Ed Multicategorical Bilingual Grades 1-5 & Special Ed Comprehensive Behavioral
• Morse - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Project STAY - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Riley Montessori - Special Ed Multicategorical Grades 4-7
• River Trail - Special Ed Comprehensive Academic
• Siefert - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Sign Language - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Spanish Immersion - Special Ed Comprehensive Academic
• Starms DLC - Special Ed Multicategorical Grades 1/2
• Thoreau - Special Ed Comprehensive Behavioral
• Thurston Woods - Special Ed Early Childhood
• Victory - Special Ed Multicategorical
• Vieau - Special Ed Early Childhood Bilingual & Special Ed Multicategorical Grade 6
• Washington - Special Ed Comprehensive Academic
• Westside - Special Ed Early Childhood

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 at: mps_u@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

• 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.

The teacher salary range starts at $54,386.11 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.

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.