What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24-25 - Henderson - DHH Interpreter - 0.875 FTE (35 hpw) position at mmsd?
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MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities to apply.
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Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. 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.
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About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
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
