Chief Schools Officer

Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to schools within Milwaukee Public Schools. Focuses on developing highly effective school leaders and educators, fostering rigorous instructional practices, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning experiences that lead to measurable student academic success. Builds strong relationships, provides timely and constructive feedback, and collaborates extensively to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability for student outcomes. Directly supervises the Academic Superintendents and managers of operations, ensuring comprehensive support for schools.

Salary Range: $170,555 - $204,057

YOU MUST APPLY ON THE HAZARD, YOUNG, ATTEA & ASSOCIATES website

How To Apply

All application materials due by: June 27, 2025

APPLICATIONS - INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

1. Cover letter stating:

• Specific and detailed interest in the MPS Chief Schools position
• Qualifications for the position

1. Full resume/vitae
2. Three current letters of recommendation
3. Contact information of three additional references different than the recommendation letters

• Application deadline: June 27, 2025
• Screening interviews begin as applications are received
• Formal interviews to begin in early July, 2025
• Position starting August 1, 2025 or when available

Link to the HYA Posting: https://hyasearch.com/job/chief-schools-milwaukee-wi/

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in School Administration, Teaching and Learning, or a similar area of expertise from an accredited institution.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Administrator's License (#5051) throughout tenure in the position.
• A superintendent¿s license is preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Seven or more years of successful experience as an administrator, or a building principal in a large, urban district.
• Experience in a central office leadership role is desired.

Responsibilities

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking a Chief Schools Officer beginning on August 1, 2025, (or when available) with a base salary range expected to be $170,555 to $204,057 (based on experience). Located in southeastern Wisconsin, MPS is the largest school district in the state, serving approximately 68,000 students. MPS is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults, and cultivating leadership at all levels. U.S. News and World Report rated five MPS high schools among the best in the state in the spring of 2024. The Class of 2024 earned more than $113 million in scholarships and grants. The District has about 9,590 employees, and a budget of $1.47 billion in total revenues and expenditures. Education is provided in 156 buildings, including 21 bilingual schools, five of Wisconsin¿s top high schools, eight public Montessori schools, and 11 International Baccalaureate schools. The diverse population includes students speaking 81 native languages.

• Link to MPS Strategic Plan: MPS Strategic Plan
• Link to MPS website for more information: MPS Website
• Link to full job description: Chief Schools Officer

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.