Child Care Counselor

State of Wisconsin; Delavan (KS); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness time

Volunteer time

Zusammenfassung

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is seeking a Child Care Counselor for the WI School for the Deaf in Delavan. The role supports students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind by fostering independence through individualized training and daily living activities. This is a 0.80 FTE, school-year position, onsite with potential shift variations.

Fluency in American Sign Language is required by hire, with ASLPI rating of 2+ by end of probation. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to work in a bilingual/bicultural environment, including deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals.
• Experience working with children.
• American Sign Language fluency.

Aufgaben

• Provide care and counseling services for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind.
• Support students' independence through individual training and daily living experiences.
• Position is full-time, school-year, onsite at DPI’s WI School for the Deaf campus in Delavan, WI.

Kenntnisse

ASL fluency

Experience with children

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

We invest in our employees both at work and beyond. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, employees receive access to an Employee Assistance Program with wellness resources, two hours of paid wellness time each month, and eight hours of paid volunteer time each calendar year to support causes that matter to them. We have a team-oriented atmosphere and focus on work-life balance.

Position Summary

The Child Care Counselor provides care and counseling services for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. This role supports each student in developing independence through individual training programs and daily living experiences, encouraging students to perform tasks they are capable of completing. This is a full-time, school-year position, with hours spanning approximately August through June.

Salary Information

• Starting salary as a Child Care Counselor 1 (pay schedule 06, range 10) will be $21.30 per hour (approximately $32,215 per year, adjusted for the 0.80 FTE).
• Starting salary as a Child Care Counselor 2 (pay schedule 06, range 11) will be $23.04 per hour (approximately $38,338 per year, adjusted for the 0.80 FTE).

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position is eligible for a $0.80 per hour night differential for hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am, and a $0.80 per hour weekend differential for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours that fall during both periods are eligible for both differentials.

Employees in this position may be eligible for a $1.00 per hour add-on for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), contingent upon achieving an ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating of 2+ or higher.

This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job Details

Special notes: This is a 0.80 FTE (approximately 40 hours per week), school-year position. This position may be assigned to second or third shift, depending on operational needs at the time of appointment. Specific hours will be discussed during the interview process. Schedule may occasionally vary a few times per year to accommodate operational needs.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level of at least 2+ by the end of probation is required.

Remote Work

This position is not eligible for remote work and requires the employee to be onsite at their headquarters on the WI School for the Deaf campus in Delavan, WI, during all regular working hours.

Travel

This position does not require regular travel. Occasional travel may be required to support operational needs and ensure student supervision and safety.

Headquarters

The position is headquartered at the WI School for the Deaf campus located at 309 West Walworth Avenue in Delavan, WI. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee's headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Pre-hire requirements

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. A TB screen will be required prior to start.

Legal authorization

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

A minimally qualified applicant must have:

• Willingness and ability to work in a bilingual/bicultural environment, which includes deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals.
• Experience working with children.
• American Sign Language fluency.

Please note that a college degree is not required for this position.

Well qualified candidates will have prior experience working at a deaf residential school.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Applications will next be reviewed after October 25, 2026.