Office of Human Resources
Chief Human Resources Officer: Dominick Maniscalco
Main Office Phone: (414) 475-8224
The Office of Human Resources develops and executes human resource strategies by addressing current and anticipating future personnel-related needs, trends, plans, and initiatives that support the MPS mission.
Overview
The Office of Human Resources seeks to attract and retain a competent, capable, and diverse MPS workforce that is committed to raising the achievement of all MPS children. The Office of Human Resources provides effective leadership and specialized expertise in the areas of recruitment, discipline, employee rights, compensation, benefits, and data management. The Office of Human Resources strives to provide highly qualified teachers and high-quality staff to all schools and offices. The office also supports the technology needs across all district facilities and programs.
Benefits, Pension, and Compensation
The Department of Benefits, Pension, and Compensation provides strategic direction in the design and administration of employee benefit, pension, 403(b), 457 and compensation plans. Additionally, this department oversees all employee wellness programs.
Benefits
Email: MPSEmployeeBenefits@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Phone: (414) 475-8554
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) offers health, dental, life insurance, pension and other fringe benefits to benefit-eligible employees and retirees of MPS. These benefits are listed in general terms only as of the publication date indicated and are not intended to be a complete description of coverage.
Compensation
Email: MPSCompensation@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Phone: (414) 475-8644
Salary and compensation are established annually by the Board of School Directors, except Prevailing Wages (Building Trades Council). Established salary rates will not be subject to change during the fiscal year, with the exception of changes arising out of base-wage negotiations, promotion, reduction in rank, or other disciplinary action. The District will negotiate base wages as required by state law. Salary will be communicated to the prospective or promoted employee in an official offer of employment.
Employee Wellness
At Milwaukee Public Schools, we know our employees work hard. Each day brings new challenges and our employees must be energetic, innovative, and resilient in order to rise to the occasion. That is why MPS is committed to providing employees with a suite of Employee Wellness programming. These programs are designed to keep employees healthy, happy, and engaged with little or no out of pocket cost!
Pension
Email: MPSPension@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Phone: (414) 475-8730
Eligible MPS employees are enrolled in either the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Milwaukee or the Wisconsin Retirement System. MPS now offers Wisconsin's Deferred Compensation 457 Plan that allows eligible deferrals. MPS is committed to providing you with a 403(b) Plan that allows you the flexibility necessary to meet your retirement needs. You can find more information about the options that are available to MPS employees who want to save on a tax deferred basis in a 403(b) or Roth 403(b) plan.
Licensing
All employees who are subject to licensure or certification requirements for the position in which they are employed shall possess and maintain a valid license or certification throughout their employment in such position. The Office of Human Resources will verify the possession of such license or certification at the time of hire and renewal. Failure to have a valid license or certification shall be grounds for removal from the position and/or termination, as appropriate.
To find Approved Educator Preparation Programs to become a certified teacher, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.
Verifications
Milwaukee Public Schools has entered into a partnership with The Work Number, an Income and Employment Verification service. Please review this flyer for additional information or contact The Work Number directly for your verification needs.
Website: https://theworknumber.com/
Email: member@equifax.com | Phone: (800) 367-5690
Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Employee Relations
The Department of Employee Relations provides strategic direction in the area of employment law and general employment matters. As a department, we maintain and administer the MPS Employee Handbook including facilitating the grievance and complaint process. Employment Relations provides consultation and training to administrators on employee discipline and general employment matters. We maintain effective communication with existing bargaining groups and are responsible for annual bargaining. Additionally, criminal background checks are cleared through our department.
Organizational Development and Supports
Phone: (414) 475-8213
The Department of Organizational Development and Supports is focused on three major areas of work: educator effectiveness for teachers and principals, induction and support for new educators and pre-service opportunities for students in the field of education, and the district system of professional development.
Educator Effectiveness
The Educator Effectiveness System in MPS includes the system of growth and development, as well as evaluation, for teachers in the district based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching. The system also includes the principal system of growth, development, and evaluation for all principals and assistant principals based on the Wisconsin Framework for Principal Leadership.
Induction and Support
Induction and support programs offer a range of services and supports for educators new to the district, including professional development, mentoring support, and licensure support. In addition, the induction and support office is responsible for over 1,000 pre-service placements in MPS schools for field experience students, student teachers, and clinical placements.
Professional Development
The vision for the professional development office is to provide a high-quality system of professional learning aligned to key district initiatives, designed collaboratively and available in a variety of formats, allowing educators to personalize their learning, accessible anytime, anywhere. Professional learning will be ongoing, job-embedded, supported by coaching, and based on adult learning theory. Successful professional learning will result in highly effective educators and measurable gains in student achievement.
Talent Management
Email: 565@milwaukee.k12.wi.us | Phone: (414) 475-8224
The Department of Talent Management is the focal point for the delivery of high quality personnel through targeted recruitment where procedures are designed to attract, select and retain staff.
Licensing
All employees who are subject to licensure or certification requirements for the position in which they are employed shall possess and maintain a valid license or certification throughout their employment in such position. The Office of Human Resources will verify the possession of such license or certification at the time of hire and renewal. Failure to have a valid license or certification shall be grounds for removal from the position and/or termination, as appropriate.
To find Approved Educator Preparation Programs to become a certified teacher, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.
Verifications:
Milwaukee Public Schools has entered into a partnership with The Work Number, an Income and Employment Verification service. Please review the attached flyer for additional information or contact The Work Number directly for your verification needs.
https://theworknumber.com/
(800) 367-5690
M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (ET)
member@equifax.com
Thank you.
Employee Rights Administration
- Employee Rights Interim Manager II:
- Jamie Bergener
- Phone: 414-475-8993
- Fax: 414-777-7857
- Email:bergenj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
- Location: Central Services
The Employee Rights Administration Department (ERAD) provides support services and leadership in the areas of: leaves of absence; job accommodations/fitness for duty; unemployment benefits; and ensuring a work environment free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.