Sign Language Interpreter

Position: Full time Educational Interpreter (Sign Language Interpreter) Location: Milwaukee, WI (1 building) Salary: Starting at $35/hour

SIGN ON BONUS: $1000

The Educational Interpreter provides interpreting and support services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students mainstreamed in the school district. Job Responsibilities Provides expressive and voice interpreting for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in mainstream classes (this may include American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, Pidgin Signed English, and/or Oral Interpreting). Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, provide tutoring services as necessary for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students when it does not interfere with the task of interpreting. Assist with the set-up of mote taking services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students when necessary. Participate in educational team activities. Activities may include team meetings, Parent/teacher conferences, Multidisciplinary Team meetings, and/or informal staffing. Input from the interpreter may involve information regarding communication strategies and progress related to the child's use of the interpreter. Serve as a liaison to promote good public relations between the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, hearing peers, staff, and faculty members. Lead or assist in providing in-services to hearing students, staff and parents as requested in regards to sign language. Provide interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, extracurricular activities, and parent meetings when available (Interpreting services provided outside of normal school hours would be compensated accordingly). Maintain professional standards as delineated in the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) #1884 Educational Interpreter License REQUIRED Benefits Paid time off Medical, dental, long and short term disability 401K Continuing Education Reimbursement In addition, we can provide relocation and housing allowance to candidates from out of the area. #J-18808-Ljbffr Birch Agency