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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - American Sign Language Interpreter
Posted on November 06, 2024 by Employer details Evergreen School Division
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<p> * JOB POSTING * 2024.SU.27 <p> OPEN UNTIL FILLED EVERGREEN SCHOOL DIVISION Invites applications for the following temporary positions, <p>effective September 3, 2024 and expected to continue to June 27, 2025: <p>American Sign Language English Interpreter <p> 9:00 am-3:30 pm (6hrs/day)<p>Arborg Early Middle School <p> Ability, Skills & Qualifications Graduation from an ASL-English Interpreting program<p> Fluency in American Sign Language, with the ability to match the communication needs of the student<p> Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff<p> Ability to work independently under the direction of the Classroom Teacher and Student Services Team, and to assist in program delivery<p> First Aid/CPR<p> Ability to meet physical demands of the position <p>Responsibilities: Use American Sign Language to sign all spoken messages and voice all signed messages in class. In addition, the Interpreter shall voice all information, as required for students using an oral mode of communication.<p> Transmit a students questions or replies to a teachers questions at the language level used by the student as necessary.<p> Encourage the teacher and student to speak to one another directly while facilitating communication (i.e. not speaking on behalf of the student or teacher).<p> Assist the student with the permission and direction from the teacher/instructor, in composing written answers, initiated by the student, or to interpret the students signed answers into written form.<p> Assist with the implementation of goals specific to the student as outlined in Student Specific Plans.<p> Understand the subject matter in order to accurately translate what is being spoken into sign language.<p> Reinforce/clarify/explain subject matter, including the subtleties and nuances that speech conveys, to the DHH student under the supervision of the teacher.<p> Assume additional responsibilities when not interpreting. These may include providing information to staff regarding the role of the interpreter in the education setting, providing supervision to classrooms, participation in deaf awareness workshops, demonstrating selected sign language vocabulary to other students and school staff to promote an inclusive setting and acceptance of sign language within the school community, providing information or referring inquiries to other sources on issues related to hearing impairment, sign language or Deaf Culture, and attending team meetings and case conferences as needed.<p> Perform primary duties in a variety of settings, in and out of the classroom including: extracurricular activities, filed trips, club meetings, counseling sessions, athletic competitions, etc.<p> Adequately prepare for each class. This may involve: planning and preparing for the interpreting task through reviewing teaching material relevant to the subject.<p> Discuss with the teacher regarding ways to increase the interaction between the DHH student and his/her peers.<p> Provide support in facilitating the use of skills which enhance independence and effective use of an Interpreter (e.g. encouraging the student to recognize how and when to ask appropriate questions to information and clarify concepts, working with teachers to develop way of increasing interaction arising between the student and his/her peers.<p> Maintain an Active membership with the provincial and national interpreting organizations and abide by the CASLI Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct. <p> Salary: $28.00/hr Please send application to:<p>Jessica Worden, Learning Coordinator<p>Fax (204) 642-7273<p>Email: applications@esd.ca We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contact- LocationArborg, MB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2802427
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