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School District #84 (Vancouver Island West)

Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW)

Gold River,BC
  • To be discussed
  • Full time ,Part time

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION SUPPORT WORKER (LASW)

Gold River Worksite

Under the direction of the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and under the supervision of the principal(s) and the Director of Instruction (Student Learning), the Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW) provides educational support services by modeling American Sign Language (ASL) for students who are Deaf/hard of hearing who are learning to communicate using ASL; facilitating communication between the students and their peers; teaching ASL to students and staff; and providing educational support services and materials for school teams in the district. They will be working with Deaf/hard of hearing K-12 students in one-on-one, small group, and whole class environments.

Effective September 3, 2024, this appointment has a flexible schedule equal to five and a half (5.50) hours per day (adjusted as required for the School Calendar), when students are in regular attendance. After successful completion of a 45-work day probationary period, the incumbent will become a regular employee and eligible for the Employee Benefit Program as outlined in the Collective Agreement between School District 84 and CUPE Local 2769. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Duties

ASL instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students

Teaching ASL to students and staff

Language modelling and language coaching

Materials preparation

Transportation of students to and from various program activities

Protecting and respecting the confidentiality of information.

Essential Qualifications

Grade 12 education or the equivalent.

Post-secondary training in education, special education, or in a related, helping profession field equal or equivalent to a one-year certificate; AND,

Native fluency in ASL (i.e., Level 4 or higher on the ASL Proficiency Interview, as assessed by the Sign Language Institute of Canada)

Experience working with early language learners

Competency in English (emails, texting, planning, reading children's books and educational texts)

Experience in an educational environment or related experience would be considered an asset

Knowledge of child and language development

Language modeling and language coaching (supporting DHH students with receptive and expressive ASL)

Ability to adjust the signing, education and communication levels required, in accordance with students' needs

Ability to be flexible in order to meet the varying academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of students

Clear and consistent documentation of skills worked on

Developing and implementing lessons that are inclusive of diverse learners (i.e., Deaf-blind)

Ability to work harmoniously as a member of an inter-disciplinary team of professionals and paraprofessionals

Ability to function in an English educational setting

Comfortable with technology and/or willingness to learn

Developing resources interpreting English resources (e.g. picture books) into ASL videos

Record and edit videos

Physical capability to perform the job duties.

Valid BC driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Post-secondary studies in Deaf education, special education or child development would be considered an asset

ASL instructor certification and/or Deaf interpreter training would be considered an asset

The rate of pay for a Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW) is $33.37 per hour. Employment is subject to an approved Criminal Record Check.

Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Instruction at slarre@viw.sd84.bc.ca or at 250-283-2241, Local 2.

The District will only be accepting applications via the above links. Emailed and/or paper copy applications will not be accepted. If you require any assistance with your application, please contact hr@viw.sd84.bc.ca

The successful applicant may be required to complete short on-line courses related to health and safety prior to the commencement of this assignment. Information will be provided.


Requirements

Level of education

undetermined

Diploma

undetermined

Work experience (years)

undetermined

Written languages

undetermined

Spoken languages

undetermined

Internal reference No.

3783512