Full-Time Educational Sign Language Interpreter or Language Facilitator - Vacancy ID: 272785
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Vacancy Details
Full-Time Educational Sign Language Interpreter or Language Facilitator
Three Lakes School District - Three Lakes Elementary School
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N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Kari Volk
Director of Special Education
715 546 3323
Position Details
9/3/2026
TBD by experience
Up to 7 hours a day
Full Time
The Three Lakes School District has an opening for a full-time Educational Interpreter or a Language Facilitator who is working towards an Educational Interpreter license for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position is anticipated to be around 7 hours per day. An associate degree or higher is required. Must possess or be eligible for DPI license 0020. However, the District will consider candidates who have sign language experience, background in teaching/supporting literacy skills, and be willing to work towards the DPI license 0020. This candidate will work directly with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, as well as other staff. The candidate will provide interpreting and/or transliterating services for deaf and hearing students in the educational environment, as well as facilitating language/communication between students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with their teachers and hearing peers. Providing services in various environments includes classrooms, field trips, assemblies, co-curricular activities, and other educational settings. The candidate facilitates communication through use of sign language, spoken English, cultural mediation, and knowledge about visual accessibility. The candidate may also be asked to lead or assist in providing in-services to hearing students, staff, and parents as requested, in regard to sign language.
The candidate should possess the following characteristics and demonstrate the following:
- Educational Interpreter license or completion of an interpreter preparation program or equivalent experience, or be willing to complete this programming.
- Facilitate language/communication between students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with their teachers and hearing peers.
- Knowledge of supporting literacy development for students.
- Ability to interpret/translate (expressive and voice) at a normal conversational rate.
- Ability to provide oral interpreting/transliterating (expressive and voice).
- Ability to carry out, under the supervision of professional staff, programs established for the student.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members, especially with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher.
- Assist in developing plans for instruction of hearing-impaired children.
- Informally evaluates the capability of hearing-impaired students to understand instructions provided and assist in reinstruction when necessary.
- Perform all computer technology tasks associated with the position, as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff, and other personnel.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications