Description
MGEU
3.0 Hours per day
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Permanent
American Sign Language Level 201 or higher is required
This position provides support through a multi-sensory approach in language and all academic areas, enabling children to achieve maximum potential. The incumbent provides support to student(s) who are deaf or hard of hearing in the regular classroom and resource room setting. The successful candidate requires the ability to work as a team member with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Assists in the reinforcement of American Sign Language (ASL) skills
Provides assistance and support to students within the integrated classroom and resource room settings (e.g. clarifies verbal instructions, checks comprehension of class information, reviews and reinforces concepts)
Assists in implementing programming to individual or small groups of children under the direction of the teacher of the deaf, classroom teacher, speech/language pathologist or others (includes work on IEP goals)
Maintains detailed records of student progress and behaviour
Checks and troubleshoots students’ amplification equipment
Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose
Other duties when required
Qualifications:
Complete secondary education or equivalent related experience
American Sign Language Level 201 or higher is required
Previous experience working or interacting with deaf and hard of hearing persons
How to apply:
Click the button "Apply Online" and log into your account. First time users will be required to create a profile to apply.
We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check
Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.
About Winnipeg School Division
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.
Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.
