Sennett - DHH Interpreter - FTE

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students in educational settings for the  school year.

Student Services – Sennett Middle
$27.63 - 27.63 Hourly Wage

Sign Language Interpreters are an integral part of a team that supports DHH students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Interpreters serve as the vital communication link for DHH students so they can fully access instruction, school activities, and school-based social relationships.

• Interpret or transliterate all information presented in the educational setting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including classroom content, communication in other school environments, pertinent environmental sound, and interpersonal communications 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, and participate as part of the IEP team meeting.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educators to optimize communication interaction in the educational setting, adapt physical settings, and support teachers 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 proactive engagement strategies with all students.
• Follow Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting.
• Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License as Educational Interpreter.

Additional

Competencies:

• Understanding of the developmental needs of DHH students across grade levels.
• Cultural competence to work effectively with all students and families.
• Strong equity vision for all students.
• Excellent collaborative and engagement skills with teachers, students, families, and outside personnel.

• Indoor; may require travel between buildings.
• Work requires ambulatory movement, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• May require working evenings, nights, and some weekends; position requires working in person unless directed otherwise.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; may require walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching.

• Upon submitting, the application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, the hiring manager may reach out to schedule interview.
• Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for bilingual positions. If interested, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. You must apply on our career page to be considered for this opportunity.