Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking DPI licensed candidates for full-time school library media specialist positions. These positions will provide support to several schools at the elementary and middle school levels.
A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) library media specialist facilitates library media or instructional technology programs as aligned to school and district priorities. They promote the use of multiple forms of media to support literacy development and lead students to become effective users of information and technology skills & tools necessary for college and career readiness. A library media specialist oversees the School Library Media Program in accordance with the MPS Information and Technology Strategic Plan. Their work offers an equitable, multi-cultural setting and teaches all children to think deeply, critically and creatively.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should complete each section of the application and upload a current resume.
Interview panels may request candidates to submit additional items including, but not limited to, letters of recommendation, sample lesson plans, reference lists, and/or writing samples.
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will need to submit three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year and manually signed by the author and official transcripts conferring his/her bachelor's degree.
Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must hold a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Library Media Specialist (1902) license, be actively enrolled in a library media specialist certification program, or have the ability to obtain this license during the course of the 2024-25 school year.
As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or receive a medical or religious accommodation from the district. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
The Library Media Specialist salary schedule starts at $55,317.33 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 or library media specialist 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.