TEACHER - ART

Job Summary

River Trail School is actively recruiting licensed and experienced candidates for an Art teaching position.

A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) art teacher provides an arts program based on the National Core Arts Standards for regular and special education students. The art teacher provides creative opportunities for all students in a variety of mediums. The MPS art teacher works collaboratively with school staff in order to integrate core curricular areas into the arts experience. In addition, they work with various community arts partners in order to provide additional high-quality arts programming for students.

A 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 art teacher 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 Cassandra Morales-Salcedo at morac2 @milwaukeepubli cschools.org.


How To Apply

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

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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


Qualifications

Eligible EXTERNAL 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 the 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) of1990, 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.