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The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees who are willing to talk openly and commit to helping us increase the diversity of our organization. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://www.dpi.wi.gov .
The DPI Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD) in the Division of Learning Support is currently seeking applicants for full-time school year Child Care Counselor. WSD is a residential school that has the responsibility of providing a variety of educational services to children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind, their families, and the local education agencies (LEAs) and programs that serve them. WSD is located at 309 W. Walworth in Delavan.
Current Child Care Counselors find mentoring students to reach their full potential to be fun and enriching. Shift hours are: Sunday 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:15 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.; and, Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. This a full-time school-year position, and we are seeking applicants to work in the boys' or girls' dorm. If this sounds like work you would like to do, then please apply!
This announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time and part-time school year Child Care Counselor vacancies.
Please see updated salary information section.
Position Summary
Under the Student Life program, the Child Care Counselor plans and conducts recreational, academic support, and social activities. Child Care Counselors supervise students in the dormitories and/or designated area on the residential floor, plan activities on or off campus, provide recreational and academic support, engage in social activities, and provide coaching on independent living skills to meet the identified individual and group needs of the students in an assigned dormitory.
This position will assist in planning and implementing individual and group behavior management programs, maintain accurate records of student behavior, communicate with parents, participate in various meetings, and maintain and produce documentation/records pertaining to students (e.g., permission slips, incident/injury reports, Student Life report cards, transportation lists, logbooks, etc.).
A day in the life of a Child Care Counselor may include:
Salary Information
Starting salary will be $18.05 per hour ($30035 per year) in accordance with the provisions of the current Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 06, range 10. A one-year probationary period will be required.
This position offers excellent benefits . The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Job Details
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.
Candidate must be fluent in ASL upon hire and receive an ASLPI rating of 2+ by the end of probation.
A valid driver's license is required upon appointment.
Qualifications
A minimally qualified applicant must have:
How To Apply
Click "Apply for Job," and then either log in to your account or click "Register Now" to create a new account. You will be asked to provide your personal information when creating a new account. Follow the prompts to complete steps 1-8, and "Submit" your online application. Since the system will automatically log you off after 30 minutes of inactivity, be sure to click to "Save as Draft" as you go.
Be sure to upload a resume or provide work experience that details your experience related to the qualifications listed in this job announcement.See resume tips for more guidance.
Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."
To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application and click "Submit." Submissions that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist.
If you are registered as a veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability through the State of Wisconsin non-competitive job announcement , please submit your resume to the HR Specialist listed below.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Questions? Please contact the recruiter at:
Liz Barbarick
DPI Human Resources Specialist-Senior
(608) 267-9200
Elizabeth.Barbarick@dpi.wi.gov
Deadline to Apply
This is a re-announcement and applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Applications will next be reviewed after Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
If you previously applied, you need not reapply.
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees who are willing to talk openly and commit to helping us increase the diversity of our organization. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://www.dpi.wi.gov .
The DPI Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD) in the Division of Learning Support is currently seeking applicants for full-time school year Child Care Counselor. WSD is a residential school that has the responsibility of providing a variety of educational services to children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind, their families, and the local education agencies (LEAs) and programs that serve them. WSD is located at 309 W. Walworth in Delavan.
Current Child Care Counselors find mentoring students to reach their full potential to be fun and enriching. Shift hours are: Sunday 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:15 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.; and, Tuesday 2:15 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. This a full-time school-year position, and we are seeking applicants to work in the boys' or girls' dorm. If this sounds like work you would like to do, then please apply!
This announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time and part-time school year Child Care Counselor vacancies.
Please see updated salary information section.
Position Summary
Under the Student Life program, the Child Care Counselor plans and conducts recreational, academic support, and social activities. Child Care Counselors supervise students in the dormitories and/or designated area on the residential floor, plan activities on or off campus, provide recreational and academic support, engage in social activities, and provide coaching on independent living skills to meet the identified individual and group needs of the students in an assigned dormitory.
This position will assist in planning and implementing individual and group behavior management programs, maintain accurate records of student behavior, communicate with parents, participate in various meetings, and maintain and produce documentation/records pertaining to students (e.g., permission slips, incident/injury reports, Student Life report cards, transportation lists, logbooks, etc.).
A day in the life of a Child Care Counselor may include:
- Supervising students in dormitories, dining room, and off-campus trips
- Supervising student housekeeping activities and inspecting dorms and living areas for safety and cleanliness
- Supporting discipline policies of the residential program and assisting in monitoring behavior plans
- Assisting residential supervisors in activities outside the dormitories
- Ensuring that student hygiene, toileting, and safety needs are met
- Participating in appropriate professional development
- Reinforcing and enhancing individual student development
- Managing dormitories by providing a clean, organized, and safe living/learning environment
- Performing a variety of duties providing for the guidance, care, training, development, and socialization of deaf and physically handicapped or developmentally delayed students
- Interacting with parents, teachers, and other agency personnel to ensure program continuity
Salary Information
Starting salary will be $18.05 per hour ($30035 per year) in accordance with the provisions of the current Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 06, range 10. A one-year probationary period will be required.
This position offers excellent benefits . The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Job Details
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.
Candidate must be fluent in ASL upon hire and receive an ASLPI rating of 2+ by the end of probation.
A valid driver's license is required upon appointment.
Qualifications
A minimally qualified applicant must have:
- Willingness and ability to work in a bilingual/bicultural environment, which includes deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals; and
- Experience working with children.
How To Apply
Click "Apply for Job," and then either log in to your account or click "Register Now" to create a new account. You will be asked to provide your personal information when creating a new account. Follow the prompts to complete steps 1-8, and "Submit" your online application. Since the system will automatically log you off after 30 minutes of inactivity, be sure to click to "Save as Draft" as you go.
Be sure to upload a resume or provide work experience that details your experience related to the qualifications listed in this job announcement.See resume tips for more guidance.
Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."
To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application and click "Submit." Submissions that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist.
If you are registered as a veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability through the State of Wisconsin non-competitive job announcement , please submit your resume to the HR Specialist listed below.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Questions? Please contact the recruiter at:
Liz Barbarick
DPI Human Resources Specialist-Senior
(608) 267-9200
Elizabeth.Barbarick@dpi.wi.gov
Deadline to Apply
This is a re-announcement and applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Applications will next be reviewed after Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
If you previously applied, you need not reapply.
