Language Acquisition Support Worker

1 month ago

Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time
Job Title: Language Acquisition Support Worker

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Language Acquisition Support Worker to join our team at the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. As a Language Acquisition Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing language modeling services, oral and manual, as part of a communication support continuum and educational assistance.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate the student's language acquisition in the educational environment by providing access to ASL in a variety of classroom settings, including field trips, assemblies, and alternative programs.
  • Bring educational activities and conversation to a student's linguistic level through language modeling.
  • Increase the student's vocabulary, syntax, and critical thinking.
  • Interact with the student to focus their attention on relevant information, guide appropriate responses, advise student of social expectations, including but not limited to turn taking, appropriate vocalization, and how language is influenced by social distance.
  • Provide educational support in collaboration with the teacher(s) and other support staff personnel.
  • Prepare for the day by maintaining good communication with the teacher, becoming familiar with content areas, and developing strategies to facilitate student success.
  • Participate in parent-teacher interviews, case conferences, and IEP meetings when directed by the teacher or Principal.
  • In conjunction with the teacher, establish a physical setting within the learning environment for communication interaction.
  • Meet with designated system special education teachers and classroom teachers on a regular basis regarding the communication needs of the student.
  • Participate as an active member of the educational team and acts as an adult role model to all students.
Requirements:
  • Two (2) year college diploma in a related field such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Youth Care Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or ASL Instructor.
  • Sign Language Proficiency minimum ASL 303 or ASL as their primary language.
  • One (1) year of related experience.
  • Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) (Full Program).
  • Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
  • Knowledge of child and language development.
  • Knowledge of cross-cultural issues for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, staff, and interpreters.
  • Ability to work in collaboration with the school personnel in the supervision and instruction of students with special education needs.
  • Ability to implement instruction while ensuring the safety of the student.
  • Demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information, practices tact and diplomacy.
  • Promotes an atmosphere of respect for children and adults.

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