Sign Language Interpreter Float - District-wide - .938 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District seeks a District Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpretation and transliteration for DHH students across classrooms and school activities. This role requires frequent travel between district locations.

Under the supervision of the Student Services Director, you will collaborate with teachers, IEP teams, and families, follow the Code of Ethics, and support social emotional learning and student advocacy.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Educational Interpreter Training Program from an accredited college/university.
• Licensure as a DPI Educational Interpreter with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation and transliteration for DHH students in classroom and school environments.
• Follow the Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

DHH education knowledge

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Educational Interpreter Training Program

Job description

District Sign Language Interpreter

Under the direct supervision of the Student Services Director overseeing DHH Services, the District Sign Language Interpreter serves as a vital communication link, ensuring DHH students have full access to instruction, school activities, and school-based social relationships. Sign Language Interpreters are integral members of the Special Education team, providing essential support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). This position will be required to travel between District locations frequently depending on student needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpretation and transliteration (70%)
• Interpret or transliterate all information presented in the educational setting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including but not limited to classroom content and communication, communication in other school environments and activities, pertinent environmental sounds, interpersonal communications, and additional needs as defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Follow the Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.
• Collaboration with team members (10%): Share information with team members about students’ progress and needs, participate in activities that enhance the educational experience and environment, and participate as needed in Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team meetings.
• Promote continual improvement of the DHH team’s capacity to serve students and families by engaging in professional activities that enhance personal professional development.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, other educators, and internal partners (10%): Optimize communication interaction in the educational setting, adapt physical settings as needed, provide information and advocacy regarding the needs of DHH students.
• Build classroom and school culture through reinforcement of social emotional learning skills, behavioral expectations, and practice of proactive engagement strategies with all students.
• Reinforce, clarify, and support classroom instruction (5%): Support certified educators in delivering effective classroom instruction for DHH students, support completion of student academic practices and coursework, clarify content, encourage engagement, and facilitate self-advocacy for DHH students.
• Other duties as assigned (5%): Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees, attend District and school functions that support MMSD’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values, complete any and all District-required training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the developmental needs of DHH students across grade levels, especially related to the role of communication in their development.
• Knowledge of cultural competence to work effectively with all students and families in MMSD.
• Ability to express excellent collaborative and engagement skills to work with teams of people that include school staff, students and families, and outside agency personnel.
• Flexibility and willingness to be reassigned to different locations based on evolving and emergent school and student needs.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an Educational Interpreter Training Program from an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold a five-year renewable or five-year non-renewable DPI Educational Interpreter License; and hold an interpreter training program certificate.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping or reaching. This position requires the ability to continuously execute rapid, precise, and repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, wrists, and arms for extended periods to facilitate sign language interpretation. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time but also requires the ability to move quickly where the teacher or student is located. Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Working Conditions

• Work requires travel to different locations within the District and to off-site meetings.
• Position requires working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• School-based and school-focused positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by District leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.