(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) leadership and recruitment teams will be in Chicago to host a two-day recruitment fair on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, 2026, as MPS seeks to hire recently laid-off Chicago Public Schools (CPS) educators. 


“Milwaukee is just a short 90-minute drive or train trip away, and we are ecstatic to welcome Chicago educators to Milwaukee as we work to manage and reduce class size – and ensure that a highly qualified teacher is in front of every student,” said Dominick Maniscalco, MPS chief human resources officer. 


The recruitment drive comes as the Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a $1.6 billion budget for the 2026–27 school year. The budget prioritizes investments directly in the classroom, adding new teaching positions to manage and reduce class sizes while also raising employee salaries.


The district is currently hiring 200 teachers across multiple grade levels and subject areas during this event. This number reflects additional positions needed to manage and reduce district class sizes (as noted above), new openings created by recent retirements and resignations, as well as those positions recently filled.


To help educators transition seamlessly into the upcoming school year, MPS hiring officials will conduct on-site interviews and make immediate, on-the-spot job offers. 


The district offers a competitive compensation package, including an average teacher salary of $90,000, excellent benefits, and a pay structure that rewards teacher longevity and continued education.


EVENT DETAILS

  • WHAT: Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Chicago Recruitment & On-the-Spot Hiring Fair
  • WHO: MPS district leaders, talent management team, and displaced CPS educators
  • WHEN:
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | Hours: 8 AM-3 PM
  • Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Hours: 8 AM-3 PM
  • WHERE: Hotel Zachary, 2nd floor library, 3630 N. Clark Street, Chicago IL 60613


KEY DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS FOR APPLICANTS:

  • Active Hiring Need: 200 open teaching positions.
  • Active Hiring Need: 150 open paraprofessional positions. 
  • Classroom Investment: District adding teaching positions to manage and reduce class sizes and increase individual student support.
  • Salary and Benefits: Average teacher salary of $90,000 with a robust pension and health benefits.


MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Interviews with MPS Chief Human Resources Officer Dominick Maniscalco, recruitment team members and administrators.
  • On-site interviews with attending teachers (subject to individual candidate consent).
  • B-roll opportunities of live interview stations and hiring sessions.


Note for News Desks: If planning to cover the event, please RSVP to MPS Media Relations Manager Stephen Davis at davis2@milwaukeepublicschools.org or 414-688-9664.