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Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for school counselor positions. Selected candidates will be assigned to multiple schools for the 2026-27 school year. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) counselor provides support services to students, staff, and parents. The duties are focused on the overall delivery counseling program realized through guidance curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services. Additional responsibilities include school programming in Infinite Campus, student rostering/scheduling, maintaining individual student Academic and Career Plans, etc. The school counseling program is offered in an equitable, multi-cultural setting and helps all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development. The counselor's work supports the MPS strategic plan.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including submitting a current resume.
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will be required to submit one letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author, as well as official transcripts confirming undergraduate and graduate degree.
Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.
Please contact Jennifer Roberts at robertjl@milwaukeepublicschools.org with any questions or concerns.
Qualifications
Eligible applicants MUST:
- Have a master's degree
- Hold a School Counselor (7054) license issued by the Department of Public Instruction
- If you are not a licensed school counselor, you must be enrolled in a graduate program to obtain the required school counseling license or 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 mps_u@milwaukeepublicschools.org
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, color, religion, 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 Department of Human Capital. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
The school counselor salary range starts at $57,803.43 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on previous years of fully-licensed K-12 counseling or teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a solid understanding of a comprehensive school counseling model
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
- Uses consistent and well-developed communication skills with parents and administrators
- Able to effectively use Infinite Campus and create student schedules
- Maintains accurate and detailed records
- Able to present to students individually and in large groups
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Summary
Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for school counselor positions. Selected candidates will be assigned to multiple schools for the 2026-27 school year. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) counselor provides support services to students, staff, and parents. The duties are focused on the overall delivery counseling program realized through guidance curriculum, individual student planning and responsive services. Additional responsibilities include school programming in Infinite Campus, student rostering/scheduling, maintaining individual student Academic and Career Plans, etc. The school counseling program is offered in an equitable, multi-cultural setting and helps all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development. The counselor's work supports the MPS strategic plan.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including submitting a current resume.
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will be required to submit one letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author, as well as official transcripts confirming undergraduate and graduate degree.
Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.
Please contact Jennifer Roberts at robertjl@milwaukeepublicschools.org with any questions or concerns.
Qualifications
Eligible applicants MUST:
- Have a master's degree
- Hold a School Counselor (7054) license issued by the Department of Public Instruction
- If you are not a licensed school counselor, you must be enrolled in a graduate program to obtain the required school counseling license or 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 mps_u@milwaukeepublicschools.org
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, color, religion, 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 Department of Human Capital. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
The school counselor salary range starts at $57,803.43 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on previous years of fully-licensed K-12 counseling or teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a solid understanding of a comprehensive school counseling model
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
- Uses consistent and well-developed communication skills with parents and administrators
- Able to effectively use Infinite Campus and create student schedules
- Maintains accurate and detailed records
- Able to present to students individually and in large groups
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
CGFNS certification and a state RN license are prerequisites before any employer can file your PERM application. Start the credential evaluation early because state boards vary widely in processing timelines, and some require NCLEX retesting for foreign-trained nurses.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to hire and sponsor foreign workers. Filter your search to districts in states with teacher and nurse shortages, where PERM filings for school nurses appear most frequently in DOL disclosure data.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find school districts and K-12 healthcare staffing firms with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 petition history narrows your list to employers already familiar with the PERM process for nursing roles.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification currently takes 12 to 18 months at the DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they have immigration counsel on retainer and whether they have filed PERM for nurses before.
Understand how EB-3 prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for school nurses in their specific county, which you can look up yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. Accepting a lower salary could invalidate your PERM filing even after approval.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing if eligible
If your priority date is current when PERM is approved, ask your employer's immigration attorney about filing the I-140 and I-485 concurrently. This can shorten your total wait to a green card by several months compared to sequential filing.
Green Card School Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do School Nurse roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most school nurse positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a BSN and active RN licensure. EB-2 sponsorship is possible for advanced-degree professionals, such as those holding an MSN or specialty certification in school nursing, if the employer documents that the role genuinely requires that advanced degree.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a school nurse?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to one employer. There is no annual lottery, so EB-3 petitions for most nationalities face no cap uncertainty the way H-1B visa registrations do. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically adds 18 to 30 months before adjustment of status can be approved.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for school nurses?
Public school districts, charter school networks, and K-12 health services contractors are the most active sponsors. Large urban districts in states with documented nurse shortages file the most PERM applications. Some private and parochial schools also sponsor, though less frequently because they carry the full legal and filing cost without state reimbursement programs.
How can I find school nurse jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with employment-based green card filing history, so you're not cold-applying to districts that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Filtering by EB-3 petition history and job title narrows results to sponsors who already understand the PERM process for nursing roles.
Can I work while my green card application is pending as a school nurse?
Yes. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application is pending, USCIS allows you to apply for an Employment Authorization Document, letting you continue working even if your underlying visa status changes. Many school nurses also maintain H-1B or TN visa status as a backup during the adjustment period to preserve employer-specific work authorization.