Job Description

Overview Join Reading Specialist role at State of Wisconsin in the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. DPI's mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. DPI is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. Employees enjoy an exceptional employee assistance program that promotes wellness and a team‑oriented atmosphere with a focus on work‑life balance. Position Summary The Reading Specialist will lead school‑wide literacy efforts at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD) in the Division of Access and Opportunity. The specialist will establish reading goals for Deaf, Hard of Hearing (D/HH), and/or Deafblind students ages 3–21; deliver direct instruction and interventions; supervise, coach, and mentor instructional staff; and collaborate with staff to implement evidence‑based, accessible literacy practices grounded in bilingual ASL/English development. Salary Information The position is classified as Teacher Supervisor. Salary ranges from $38.00 to $41.13 per hour (approximately $79,040 – $85,550 per year). Eligible State employees may receive a $1.00 per hour add‑on for ASL fluency and up to $2.97 per hour for relevant credits beyond a bachelor's degree. The pay schedule is 81, range 03. A one‑year probationary period is required. Job Details

• Full‑time, school‑year position with additional days beyond the regular school year (92% equivalent).
• Location: Wisconsin School for the Deaf, 309 West Walworth Avenue, Delavan, WI.
• Remote work: not eligible; onsite required at all regular hours.
• Pre‑hire requirements: criminal background check and TB screen.
• Legal authorization: must be legally entitled to work in the United States; DPI does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications Required qualifications for all applicants: Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Reading Specialist (5017) with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) with an ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating of at least 3 by the end of probation. Master’s Degree and completion of a Tier I administrator licensure program within 2 years if not already licensed. Well‑qualified applicants will also have experience delivering literacy instruction and reading intervention with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind students, and collaborating with multi‑tier, multi‑department teams. How to Apply Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Wisconsin is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace, an affirmative action employer, and a non‑discriminatory employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws and policies regarding hiring, promotion, and pay, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or national origin. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Jamie Smith – DPI Human Resources Specialist Phone: (608) 267‑9119 Email: Jamie.Smith@dpi.wi.gov Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. The final application review will occur after November 11, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Wisconsin

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