Job Description

*Job Summary*

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter position.

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters primary function is to facilitate communication among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system. The ASL Interpreter provides interpreting and support services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students mainstreamed in the school district. Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting may include tutoring, participation in meetings, and being an active member of the schools educational team.

Applications for ASL Interpreter are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources. All applicants must upload the following items to the application:

* Current resume
* Official college transcripts from an accredited college or university
* One (1) letter of recommendation which must be dated within the last 12 months and signed by the author of the letter

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please email then to Evan Close (closeem@milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

The ASL Interpreter salary starts at *$39,975.94* and increases according to the set salary schedule based of previous years of comparable work experience.

Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Classified/Other Positions

*How To Apply*

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a *current resume, official transcript and one (1) letter of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author*.

Please apply directly on the Milwaukee Public Schools Employment Website: > Careers > Join Our Team > Apply Online for Classified/Other Positions

Any questions or concerns regarding *ASL Interpreter Job Posting #1029953*, can be directed to Donna Edwards at edwardd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

*Qualifications:*

Eligible applicants *MUST*:

* Associate Degree
* Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) #1884 Educational Interpreter License

*Responsibilities*

*JOB REQUIREMENTS*

* 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 of 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.
* Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule*

The salary range for the ASL Interpreter position starts at *$39,975.94* and increases according to a set salary schedule which is based on years' of work comparable work experience.

This work schedule for this position is 10-month/187 work days during the school year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39,975.94 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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