Job Summary

La Escuela Fratney School is a citywide Dual Language school in the Riverwest neighborhood that serves approximately 500 students from K4 through Grade 5. Parents, staff and the community play an active role in the school. Together we work to provide a quality program that sets high standards for all students . La Escuela Fratney provides a rigorous curriculum in English and Spanish that includes a focus on multiculturalism and collaboration with both parents and the community. Dual-language immersion allows English-speaking students to learn Spanish as their Spanish classmates learn English .

How To Apply

Administrative applications are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

A current resume and master's degree conferred transcripts must be attached to the completed application.

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Dana Berlin at [email protected] that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline noted above.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked, via email, from [email protected] to request one electronic professional reference be completed on your behalf. A completed reference is required to move forward in the interview process.

No application or application materials will be accepted or considered after the deadline including online references.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, fitness for duty exam including a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification.

Please note: If you are selected for a La Escuela Fratney Principal interview, you will need to prepare a 5-7 minute slide presentation that outlines the following:

• Education/Experience
• Definition of a culturally responsive school leader
• Leadership Style
• Vision for the School

Questions or concerns regarding your application should be directed to Dana Berlin at [email protected]

Qualifications

Eligible candidates must:

• hold a Master's degree in education with an emphasis in Administrative Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction
• have a minimum of two (2) years of successful administrative/supervisory experience and one (1) year of fully licensed teaching experience in a K-12 setting
• hold a valid Wisconsin Principal (#5051) license at the time of appointment

Candidates that are fluent in writing, reading, and speaking Spanish are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the activities supporting the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educational process to include establishing and maintaining the learning climate, programming of classes to meet student needs, supervising all support services for the school and ensuring proper student conduct and discipline procedures are maintained.
• Supervises the school's teaching process, utilizing resources from central office as necessary.
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities and evaluates them (with assistant principals, if appropriate) in accordance with the policies of the Board of School Directors and/or directives of the superintendent.
• Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of assigned school within guidelines established by administration.
• Establishes and maintains a favorable relationship with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for school activities. Communicates Board policies and directives from the superintendent to the community. Meets with parents to discuss and resolve student problems.
• Ensures that all newly assigned staff members are oriented to the building and their various departments and ensures continuing professional development as necessary.
• Coordinates various support activities to include maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, school nutrition and lunch program, recreation department activities on campus, financial, budgeting and accounting functions, library and/or bookstore functions and clerical activities.
• Supervises and implements specialized education programs offered at the school.
• Directs various athletic programs, extra-curricular activities, music and dramatics programs and school sponsored social events.
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance according to established policies and Employee Handbook.
• Attends district meetings as required. Maintains currency in professional field through appropriate literature and attendance at conferences and seminars.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure staff is updated on MPS policies and new and emerging research.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.