Island Lakes Community School - Winnipeg, Canada - The Louis Riel School Division/Le Division Scolaire Louis Riel

The Louis Riel School Division/Le Division Scolaire Louis Riel

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Winnipeg, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Interpreter Tutor (ASL) (Term)

BULLETIN NUMBER 898/P/22

DATE POSTED:

April 21, 2023

SCHOOL ISLAND LAKES COMMUNITY SCHOOL

COMMENCING:

May 1, 2023 until June 30, 2023, unless sooner rescinded

COMPENSATION:

Educational Assistant 1 Payband
$27.38 to $32.94

HOURS:
5.5 hours per day Compensation based on prior experience

:

This position requires the incumbent to support students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and perform tasks as assigned by
the school administrator(s) and/or teacher(s). The incumbent will be responsible for providing interpreting/translating
services to designated student(s) and teacher(s) while providing tutorial and educational assistance to designated
student(s).

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-
must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), with proven ability to translate and interpret
- completion of related area of post-secondary education is required
- completion of recognized Interpreter Training Program and/or equivalent skills and training
- knowledge and ability to assist students with high school curriculum

First Aid and CPR training an asset (completed within the probationary period (90 working days)

- experience working with children/adolescents who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing an asset
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret situations accurately and to act accordingly within Divisional

expectations
- demonstrated ability to work as a team member
- a positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion
- completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive Students (WEVAS) or equivalent training is strongly

preferred
- valid Manitoba Driver's licence, driver's abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle may be required
- knowledge and experience working with physically, behaviourally and cognitively challenged students
- strong knowledge of or training in crisis intervention, anger and behaviour management techniques
- demonstrated ability to explain concepts and issues to children and develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one

basis and in group settings
- ability to assist in the area of personal care needs may be required
- ability to support student participation and participate in swim programming may be required
- ability to meet physical demands of position which may include lifting or transferring

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

- seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities in relation to the preferred qualifications listed above
Identify the names and contact information of three references
Address cover letter and resume to Jordana Greenberg, Director, Staff Services
Upload your resume and cover letter as one document

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
**APPLICATION DEADLINE:

4:
00 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023