Description
The Trillium Lakelands District School Board invites applications for a
PERMANENT FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER
For
Scott Young Public School in Omemee
This full-time (10 month) position is effective starting on August 29, 2024. The successful applicant will provide educational interpretation for students with profound hearing loss. This role will facilitate the student’s language acquisition by providing access to, and by modelling, ASL in a variety of school settings. The Educational Interpreter will bring educational activities to the student’s linguistic level. They will provide visual presentation of what is being said to students who are deaf or hard of hearing using various modes of communications such as cues, sign language, finger spelling or oral interpretation and verbal communication from these students to others, to assist with language acquisition and the attainment of academic concepts, and facilitate activities that contribute to school life experience. Along with experience working with individuals with profound hearing loss, applicants must have high level fluency and proficiency in American Sign Language, which is required to interpret elementary school curriculum in the regular program classes for the student.
Qualifications :
Three-year community college diploma (English-ASL Diploma)
One to three years’ experience working with deaf persons of all ages in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills:
High level of facilitating communication between hearing and deaf persons;
Strong knowledge of Deaf Culture;
Ability to fluently use and model ASL or English Based Signing (e.g. PSE) with students with a wide range of academic abilities, be able to use appropriate vocabulary in both ASL and English, vocalize accurately using appropriate English speech and intention of message as conveyed in the sign message and fingerspell with clarity;
Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with students, parents, staff and the general public;
Proven ability to follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner; and
Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.
Assistive technology and adaptive equipment experience an asset
Process:
Interviews will include an opportunity to demonstrate English - ASL and ASL - English interpretation
Hours of Work : 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Hourly Rate: $33.87 (minimum) to $39.68 (maximum)
Point Band: 12
Applications outlining experience and qualifications should be forwarded by Tuesday July 2, 2024 by 4:00pm to the Human Resources Services Officer for Temporary Staff via the link below:
Your application package must be submitted in either .pdf or .docx format. We would like to thank all respondents, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Trillium Lakelands District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices and upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. To assist the Board in reflecting the communities we serve, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, and/or lived experiences who may be a member of a marginalized group.
Trillium Lakelands District School Board complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment/hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Services Staffing Officer for the applicable employee group.
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Communications Services at info@tldsb.on.ca.
