Visual Language Interpreter-Itinerant

4 weeks ago


Delta, Canada School District #37 (Delta) Full time
Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong, and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.

The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

Position: Visual Language Interpreter-Itinerant - Continuing

Competition: S-24-498

Location/Dept: Inclusive Learning

Hours: 27.00/Monday-Friday/10 Months/EXTRA MINS:YES

Start Date: As soon as possible

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary: $33.61 Per Hour

Posted: NOV 1, 2024

Application Deadline: 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 2024

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SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Principal or designate, the Visual Language Interpreter (VLI) works as part of a collaborative team within the District and provides interpreting and support services for deaf and hard of hearing students, consistent with the Ministry of Education guidelines. The duties involve facilitating communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing educational interpreting services in and out of the classroom, adjusting to the communication and educational needs of the student as specified in the students' Individual Education Plan (I.E.P).

The VLI receives direction from a District Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with regard to implementation of the students' Individual Education Plan goals, and the Classroom Teacher with regard to implementation of the regular curriculum. The VLI works collaboratively with a District Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Classroom Teacher to perform duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a two (2) year post secondary program in Visual Language Interpretation including certification from a professional association such as the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC).

A minimum of four year of experience in interpreting roles. Strong knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture.

American Sign Language Level 8 proficiency. A valid class 5 driver's licence is required.

Knowledge of Visual Language Interpretation and the ability to work effectively with deaf and hard of hearing students in an educational setting.

Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with students and staff. Ability to understand and work with core curriculum at the appropriate grade levels.

Ability to acquire child-specific program knowledge and skills which may be required for behavior management, equipment handling and communications alternatives such as sign language and augmentative communication. Ability to implement clearly defined limits of acceptable behaviour with patience and flexibility, and to chart and record behavioral observations.

Knowledge and ability to use computer programs and to adapt the programs to the student's need and level. Ability to work in a team environment with teachers, parents, health care professionals, district staff etc.

Demonstrated ability to work at a level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English.

Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective interactions between deaf and hearing individuals through nuanced visual language interpretation.

Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, educational and communication levels required.

Familiarity with relevant technology and interpreting equipment, including video relay services or remote interpreting platforms, as applicable.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

All required documents must be submitted in your application which include:

resume

cover letter

For more information on this position, please email Christine Schulz at .

External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.



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