Educational Interpreter

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The Kaukauna Area School District is seeking a qualified Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreter for a full-time, permanent position starting with the 2026-2027 school year. This role provides interpreting and support services for an individual student who is deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of educational settings. The Interpreter's primary responsibility is to facilitate clear and effective communication for the deaf or hard-of-hearing student, their hearing peers, classroom teachers, and school staff.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret/transliterate classroom lectures, discussions, multimedia, and other instructional materials.
• Adapt communication methods to meet the individual needs of the student.
• Demonstrate fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and other communication modes such as Pidgin Signed English (PSE), Manually Coded English, and/or oral interpreting.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to support student success.
• Serve as a liaison to promote positive relationships between D/HH students, hearing peers, and staff.
• Participate in educational team activities, including IEP meetings and informal staffings.
• Provide input on communication strategies and interpreter usage as part of student progress monitoring.
• Uphold professional interpreting standards in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Required Qualifications: Associates Degree Valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License #884 - Educational Interpreter Proficiency in American Sign Language and Conceptually Accurate Signed English Ability to provide oral interpreting

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (completed or in progress) Experience with additional visual communication systems (e.g., Cued Speech, Visual Phonics)

Kaukauna is nestled in the heart of Wisconsins Fox River Valley, between Appleton and Green Bay. The District serves as the heartbeat of the Kaukauna community, and our residents take tremendous pride in the rich history and traditions of our schools. Our seven schools are comprised of one high school, one middle school, two unique charter schools, two elementary schools, and a dedicated early learning center for our youngest learners.

Kaukauna's commitment to excellence begins with our 450 staff members who serve as the foundation of our district. We believe who we hire is one of the most important decisions we will make, and therefore, we pride ourselves in the outstanding personnel we have in Kaukauna. Our dedication to investing in our staff fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and dedication throughout the district, ultimately benefiting both teachers and students alike.

At the heart of every decision and initiative within the district lies our unwavering commitment to the 4,000 students we serve. We believe every student should have the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally and to achieve their highest potential both in school and beyond. Through the collaboration with dedicated educators, staff, families, and community partners, as well as our wide array of extracurricular activities, the Kaukauna Area School District remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing the unique talents and aspirations of each of its 4,000 students.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The Kaukauna Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or any physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, or any other legally protected status or classification. Employees of this District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972. For additional information on the nondiscrimination policy and/or complaint procedure, contact the District at 920-766-6100.

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