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Posted : Friday, March 08, 2024 05:05 AM
23-24 - Henderson - HI/DHH Interpreter - 0.
625 FTE Henderson Elementary Great Teaching Framework MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.
We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.
Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path.
We strive to provide, encourage, grow, develop and retain a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.
Purpose of Position: Sign Language Interpreters are an integral part of a team that supports students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Sign Language Interpreters serve as the vital communication link for DHH students in order for them to fully access instruction, school activities and school-based social relationships.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interpret or transliterate all information presented in the educational setting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; including classroom content and communication, communication in other school environments & activities, pertinent environmental sound, interpersonal communications, etc.
, as prescribed by the IEP.
Provide voice interpretation for DHH students in the educational environment.
Collaborate with team members to share information about students’ progress and needs.
Participate as part of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meeting.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educators to optimize communication interaction in the educational setting, adapt physical settings, and support teacher and other educators to appropriately utilize the role of the interpreter.
Reinforce, clarify, and support classroom instruction provided by a certified teacher.
Support completion of student academic practice and coursework by clarifying content, encouraging engagement, supporting organization, and facilitating self-advocacy.
Provide information and advocacy within the educational environment about the needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Promote the continual improvement of the DHH Department’s capacity to serve students and families by engaging in professional activities that enhance personal professional development.
Build classroom and school culture through the reinforcement of social emotional learning skills, behavioral expectations and practice of pro-active engagement strategies with all students.
Follows Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.
Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the “essential functions” of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License as Educational Interpreter In addition to the content specific skills necessary to carry out required job duties and responsibilities, MMSD Sign Language Interpreters will have the following competencies: Understanding of the developmental needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing across grade levels, especially related to the role of communication in their development.
Cultural competence to work effectively with all students and families in MMSD.
Strong equity vision for all students in MMSD.
Excellent collaborative and engagement skills to work with teams of people that include both school staff, students and families, and outside agency personnel.
Length of Work: 192 Days.
Working Conditions: Indoor.
May require travel between buildings.
Physical Requirements: Full use of arms, shoulders, back and wrists, including range of motion and ability to handle repetitive motions.
Ability to quickly move to where the teacher or student is located.
Work requires ambulatory movement, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling.
625 FTE Henderson Elementary Great Teaching Framework MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.
We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.
Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path.
We strive to provide, encourage, grow, develop and retain a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.
Purpose of Position: Sign Language Interpreters are an integral part of a team that supports students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Sign Language Interpreters serve as the vital communication link for DHH students in order for them to fully access instruction, school activities and school-based social relationships.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interpret or transliterate all information presented in the educational setting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; including classroom content and communication, communication in other school environments & activities, pertinent environmental sound, interpersonal communications, etc.
, as prescribed by the IEP.
Provide voice interpretation for DHH students in the educational environment.
Collaborate with team members to share information about students’ progress and needs.
Participate as part of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meeting.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educators to optimize communication interaction in the educational setting, adapt physical settings, and support teacher and other educators to appropriately utilize the role of the interpreter.
Reinforce, clarify, and support classroom instruction provided by a certified teacher.
Support completion of student academic practice and coursework by clarifying content, encouraging engagement, supporting organization, and facilitating self-advocacy.
Provide information and advocacy within the educational environment about the needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Promote the continual improvement of the DHH Department’s capacity to serve students and families by engaging in professional activities that enhance personal professional development.
Build classroom and school culture through the reinforcement of social emotional learning skills, behavioral expectations and practice of pro-active engagement strategies with all students.
Follows Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.
Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the “essential functions” of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License as Educational Interpreter In addition to the content specific skills necessary to carry out required job duties and responsibilities, MMSD Sign Language Interpreters will have the following competencies: Understanding of the developmental needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing across grade levels, especially related to the role of communication in their development.
Cultural competence to work effectively with all students and families in MMSD.
Strong equity vision for all students in MMSD.
Excellent collaborative and engagement skills to work with teams of people that include both school staff, students and families, and outside agency personnel.
Length of Work: 192 Days.
Working Conditions: Indoor.
May require travel between buildings.
Physical Requirements: Full use of arms, shoulders, back and wrists, including range of motion and ability to handle repetitive motions.
Ability to quickly move to where the teacher or student is located.
Work requires ambulatory movement, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Phone : NA
• Location : Madison, WI
• Post ID: 9002862233
