Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for school counselor ;positions. Selected candidates will be assigned to multiple schools for the 2026-27 school year. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) counselor provides support services to students, staff, and parents. The ;duties are focused on the overall delivery ;counseling program realized through guidance curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services. Additional responsibilities include school programming in Infinite Campus, student rostering/scheduling, maintaining individual student Academic and Career Plans, etc. ;The school counseling program is offered in an equitable, multi-cultural setting and helps all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development. The counselor's work ;supports the MPS strategic plan. ;
Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including submitting a current resume. ;
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 undergraduate and graduate degree,.
Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. ;
Please contact Jennifer Roberts at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. ;
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Eligible applicants MUST: ;
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Have a master's degree ;
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Hold a School Counselor (7054) license issued by the Department of Public Instruction ;
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If you are not a licensed school counselor, you must be enrolled in a graduate program to obtain the required school counseling license or 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 [email protected]
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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, color, religion, 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.
The school counselor salary range starts at $61,785.62 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on previous years of fully-licensed K-12 counseling or teaching experience. ;
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Maintains a solid understanding of a comprehensive school counseling model
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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
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Uses consistent and well-developed communication skills ;with parents and administrators
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Able to effectively use ;Infinite Campus and create ;student schedules
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Maintains accurate and detailed records
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Able to present to students individually and in large groups
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Performs other duties as assigned
