Casual Sign Language Interpreter - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Casual Sign Language Interpreter:

Requisition ID: 7851

Hours Per Week:
Varies

Position:
New

FTE:
Varies

Department:
Speech Language Pathology

No Months Per Year: 10

Position Status:
Casual

Employee Group:
Non

Rate of Pay:
$31.70 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 4/30/24

Department of Speech Language Pathology, Edmonton Catholic Schools is looking for a Sign Language Interpreter artne who will partner with the teacher to facilitate learning and provide clear communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), their hearing peers and school staff.

The job's primary focus is to provide interpretation services using American Sign Language (ALS) for students who are Deaf or who have a profound hearing loss.

The job also provides Interpretation in the language mode best suited to the student's needs (i.e. American Sign Language, Signed Exact English).

Responsibilities:

Interpret English into sign language and interpret sign language into English
Prepare for interpreting duties through selfstudy, acquiring educational material and communicating regularly with the teacher
Use Special Projects blocks to provide Interpretation oneonone with a student of Englishbased materials, assisting in interpretation of resources and lessons provided by the teacher
Meet and communicate with teacher on a regular basis to discuss and prepare for upcoming lessons
With the guidance of the teacher, deliver the modified educational program within the classroom setting during class time
Act as a liaison between teachers and the multidisciplinary teamUse Signed Exact English as a teaching tool for English (Language Arts) and Special Projects for students who do not have an interpreter
With the guidance of the classroom teacher, deliver the modified educational program, within the classroom setting, during class time
Act as a liaison between teachers and the multidisciplinary teamProvide input to the other members of the Educational Team and parents to create and implement the Individual Program Plan
Act as a resource to the multidisciplinary team
Provide interpretation during school hours (i.e. field trips, school activities, meetings with administrators and/or teachers)
Plan activities and cocurricular activities for primary student to participate in with peers to assist socialization and community growth
Provides extra help to students with mild to severe learning, behavioural and/or emotional disabilities when primary student is away or does not require assistance
Act as a resource to teachers, students and staff with regards to sign language and Deaf Culture
Operate specialized equipment and assistive technology to support learning (i.e. communication systems, computers, hearing aids and equipment)
Assist DHH students to develop and build social skills, peer interactions, selfesteem, independence, confidence and selfavocation
Model interactions with studentsMaintains skill level through ongoing professional development activities
Participate in community activities related to Deaf Culture
Enhance and maintains knowledge by reading articles, periodicals and information obtained from the Internet
Develop and maintain a network of professional contactsAssist coworkers during peak periods and absences
Work with other Deaf or Hard of Hearing students
Work with other students, if needed
Participate in school activities, special events and projects
Provide other support and perform duties as directed

Qualifications

High school diploma and completion of a recognized Interpreter Training program, plus three years of directly related experience
Fluent in the English language and American Sign Language, (may include Signed Exact English or other ASL Modes)
Active membership in the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Alberta (ASLIA), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID; and/or Association of Visual Language Interpreters (AVLIC) is required
Considerable knowledge of classroom routines, equipment of the DHH and assistive technology
Knowledge of Anger and Behavior Management, Crisis Intervention, Deescalation and Safe Restraint
Certification in First Aid and CPR, and knowledge of how to administer medications
Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Office 365, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer
Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Legislation specifically related to student records
Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Knowledge of the Division and school policies, procedures and programs, and