Interpreter Permanent Full Time - Kingston, Canada - Limestone District School Board
Description
PERMANENT FULL-TIME INTERPRETER35.00 HOURS/WEEK - 10 MONTHS/YEAR
EFFECTIVE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
HOURLY RATE OF PAY:
$ $37.42
Limestone District School Board, located on the shores of Lake Ontario proudly serves approximately 20,000 students at 49 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and Limestone Community Education Centres in the Townships Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Loyalist and Stone Mills, as well the Town of Greater Napanee and Kingston and the Islands.
Our school district covers a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometers and includes more than 3,000,000 square feet of Board facilities.
POSITION PURPOSE
To provide interpreting/translating and other support services to Deaf/hard of hearing students in regular education environments in order to facilitate communication between the students, hearing peers and school personnel.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide interpretation and support services to a student who is Deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL)
Act as a liaison with school personnel, students, home and other professionals
Interpret activities during the regular school day (eg. field trips, assemblies, etc.)
Assist with support and implementation of educational goals in the classroom
Prepare for all classroom activities by acquainting oneself with the necessary materials and vocabulary
Identify and adjust language level to match comprehension of Deaf students
Provide instructional reinforcement as needed
Assist with the implementation of all aspects of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Participate in IEP meetings and parent/teacher meetings as appropriate
Interpret and facilitate communication during extracurricular activities
Increase personal understanding of education for Deaf/hard of hearing students through consultation with qualified professionals and relevant resources
Help school personnel and students understand the role of an Educational Interpreter
Support and participate in activities aimed at raising awareness of and educating students, staff and the school community about Deaf Culture
Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
College or University ASL/English Interpreter Training Program
Hold certification by the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Excellent expressive and receptive ASL skills
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Knowledge of child and language development
Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as part of an educational team
Experience working in an educational setting preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the student's educational team
Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility and sensitivity in changing learning environments
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
HOW TO APPLY
Resume which clearly outlines your qualifications as well as types of skills and experiences you have had working with students.
Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.
Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone.
The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.
We thank you for your interest.Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee.
We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Metis, Inuit, and other First Nations across Turtle Island.
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