Visual Language Interpreter

1 week ago

Saanichton, Canada School District #63 (Saanich) Full time

**P**osition**:Visual Language Interpreter - Elementary School Support**

**Current Shift**: 8:30am
- 3:00pm Monday to Friday

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch) 10 months per year while regular classes are in session

Excludes school vacation and closure periods, school non-instructional days, and statutory holidays

**Pay Rate**: $50.00 per hour

**End Date**: June 25, 2026. This is a contract position with a fixed term.

**Application Deadline**:August 4, 2025

**Join Our Inclusive Education Team**

Saanich Schools is seeking a **dedicated and skilled Visual Language Interpreter (VLI)** to support a student who is Deaf and Hard of Hearing in an elementary school setting. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a student’s early language development journey while working in a collaborative and inclusive educational environment.

**About the Role**

Under the direction of the School Administrator, classroom teacher, case manager, and the Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the VLI provides advanced English/American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services. This role primarily supports a Deaf Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW) and a student in the early stages of language development.

You will facilitate communication across a variety of educational contexts—classroom instruction, field trips, assessments, and meetings—ensuring full access to the educational environment for the student.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Interpret classroom content and student interactions in ASL and English.
- Collaborate with the LASW to reinforce the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Support communication in diverse settings including assemblies, field trips, and IEP meetings.
- Prepare for interpreting by reviewing educational materials and planning for various scenarios.
- Educate students and staff about the interpreter’s role and best practices in deaf education.Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with WAVLI’s Code of Conduct.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 completion.
- Diploma in American Sign Language-English Interpretation and Deaf Studies.
- Minimum 2 years of interpreting experience.
- Active membership in the Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI).
- Score of 4.0 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License.

**Why Join Saanich Schools?**
- Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Make a lasting impact on a student’s educational journey.
- Collaborate with passionate educators and specialists.
- Contribute to a district that values accessibility, equity, and student success.

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