Position Start Date
8/18/2025
Salary/Wage
$38.35 per hour
Terms/Schedule
10 months/school year
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time Educational Sign Language Interpreter beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This position works during the traditional school year when students are in session.
An Educational Interpreter License (O020) is required.
The Sign Language Interpreter provides interpreting and other support services for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing in all areas of the education environment. The Interpreters primary function is to facilitate communication among deaf or hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send resumes to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please upload letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to your WECAN application account.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse encourages applications from all segments of the population.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of education beyond high school or 48 post high school credits preferred.
- In lieu of post high school education, acceptable proficiency scores for WorkKeys ACT assessment is required.
- Certification for interpreting from an accredited institution.
- Successful completion of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License #O020 Educational Interpreter.
- Ability to use American Sign Language and Conceptually Accurate Signed English.
- Ability to provide oral interpreting.
- Successful completion of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services license 78-150 to interpret for Deaf adults in association with district events.
- Hold or working towards Bachelors Degree.
- Ability to implement other visual systems, (I.E Cued Speech, Visual Phonics, etc.)
Position Responsibilities
- Provides interpreting for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in all areas of the educational environment.
- Provides tutoring and/or note taking services for DHH students.
- Follows the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment guidelines of professional conduct for Educational Interpreters.
- Participates as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team at meetings and conferences. Provides insight and recommendations regarding communication in the development and review of progress on the IEP, including evaluations of student use of an interpreter.
- Interprets IEP meetings when not participating as a team member.
- Provides interpreting for conferences, telephone calls, assemblies, concerts, ceremonies, field trips or family meetings when necessary. May provide interpreting for extra-curricular sports/activities beyond contract hours.
- Prepares for daily lessons/school-related activities and preview media for interpreting.
- Carries out classroom management or individual behavior plan as designed by classroom teacher and/or IEP team.
- Participate in DHH staff meetings and committee work.
- Provides staff development opportunities including conducting non-credit sign classes, as requested.
- May interpret for parents or other adults at school functions and other activities related to the school districts services and programs.
- Provides sign language lessons for students.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position:
- Knowledge of DHH Culture and its role with the education of deaf students.
- Knowledge of special education practices.
- Strong command of ASL and English language.
- Tutoring skills.
- Ability to collaborate with staff.
- Willingness to troubleshoot non-working hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- Knowledge of the educational process and ability to understand and interpret grade level curriculum.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to work as a team member providing services to children.
- Ability to organize materials and use time effectively.
- Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
