Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting candidates for paraprofessional positions providing academic and behavioral support to students in classrooms through the school building. Openings are available in elementary, middle, and high schools across the district.

A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) paraprofessional engages in activities with regular and special education students which support and individualize the teaching-learning process in the district.

This is a 40 hour per week, benefit eligible position requiring eligible applicants to hold 48 college credits or to have successfully completed one of the following Paraprofessional Assessments: WorkKeys ACT, ParaPro Assessment ETS, Paraeducator Master Teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Support: Reinforce lessons, lead small groups, and tutor individual students under teacher direction.
• Classroom Management: Monitor student behavior, enforce rules, and maintain a safe environment.
• Student Supervision: Monitor children during recess, lunch, transitions, and field trips.
• Specialized Assistance: Help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans for students with disabilities.
• Administrative Tasks: Take attendance, grade assignments, and prep class materials

Requirements:

Completed one of the following;

• WorkKeys ACT
• Paraeducator Master Teacher
• ParaPro Assessment ETS

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
-job-fair-8-2026/

Milwaukee Job Fair
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield

1200 South Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
-job-fair-8-2026/