Sign Language Interpreter
About The Position
This position provides year-round interpretive and administrative services for the Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD), the Outreach Program, and Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Program (WDBTAP) staff, students, and families, as assigned by the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH) Center Director. Responsibilities include voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communication with hearing individuals in professional and community settings, including hearing parents of deaf students, the Parent Staff Association, the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, various advisory councils and committees, school districts, parent-teacher organizations, and civic groups. The position also supports the development, implementation and management of interpreter services to the staff and students at WESP-DHH. For more information, please view the complete position description.
Requirements
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Sign Language Interpreter - Advanced with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Eligibility means the candidate is currently licensed in another state and qualifies for a Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter - Advanced license based on recognized credentials, such as RID NIC or BEI Advanced/Master.
- American Sign Language fluency.
- Ability to travel independently, with or without accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Providing ASL interpretation for students, staff, families, and community members in a variety of educational and/or professional settings.
- Delivering ASL interpretation for presentations, events, and group activities.
- Interpreting in educational meetings, including IEPs and other student-focused discussions.
Responsibilities
- voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communication with hearing individuals in professional and community settings
- support the development, implementation and management of interpreter services to the staff and students at WESP-DHH
Benefits
- This position offers excellent benefits.
- The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
