Educational Interpreter (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) - 2024-25 and/or 2025-26 Hire - Vacancy ID: 220642

The Verona Area School District is seeking applicants for the following position.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Educational Interpreter (the job description can be found here)

.94 FTE, 37.5 hours per week

Skills Required/Preferred:

Work experiences with students who are deaf and hard of hearing
Provide expressive sign language and voice interpreting for direct instruction within the school
Ability to collaborate and be a team player necessary
Assist in regular education, special education, and virtual environments
Good communication and organization are essential skills

Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who have worked with students and families from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life

Position requires one or more of the following qualifications:

Hold an associate’s degree in educational interpreting, valid Wisconsin State License #884, progress towards ongoing credits required every 5 years to renew license and successful passing of the State interpreting exam EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment), and possess sufficient knowledge of the classroom content and technical terms in order to interpret meaningfully
Prior experience interpreting for D/HH students is desired but not required
Non-violent Crisis Intervention training required upon hire
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who have worked with students and families from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
Bilingual (Spanish) language skills a plus

Total Rewards

The district has a competitive total rewards program with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.  More information can be found here.  

The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district.   Our success is fostered and supported through the working relationships of all staff and is built on a foundation of equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, the pursuit of excellence, and shared responsibility at school, at home, and in the community.  All roles at the Verona Area School District have a direct impact on students and our north star where all students will achieve disciplinary literacy. 

In the Verona Area School District, our mission is that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life. To meet this mission, the Verona Area School District will ensure that every individual has access to the educational, social, and emotional support they need to feel valued and affirmed in their unique identities and experiences. We acknowledge that inequities and power dynamics exist in our system such that some individuals, on the basis of their identities*, face barriers to accessing the opportunities they need to experience success. In acknowledgment of such, The Verona Area School District is committed to disrupting these systems of inequity.

All employees must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life.

To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application at https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/#/

DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted until filled.  The Verona Area School District recruits on a rolling basis. Applicants are considered as they apply until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Job Ride Assistance

If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA's Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/

The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer.

Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.