Casual American Sign Language Interpreter
Casual American Sign Language Interpreter
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Job Description
ABOUT US:
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) in partnership with home and Church is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christcentered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools 10 secondary schools and 3 continuing education facilities serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington Halton Hills Milton and Oakville.
We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board.
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a casual position with hours required based on the needs of the Board. Casual pool applicants who are successful in the interview and provide the board with a clear vulnerable sector check will be contacted when shortterm and longterm temporary assignments become available.
LOCATION: Special Education Services
SALARY: Salary Band 4 $42.80/hr)
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will facilitate and provide access to communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing within the classroom and educational school setting using American Sign Language (ASL) through the school day. Functions as part of the educational team supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- INTERPRET: Provide sign language interpretation services to support access to Ontario Curriculum in a school setting including working with a variety of students who are deaf deafened hard of hearing.
- COMMUNICATE COLLABORATE AND EDUCATE: Communicate and collaborate with and educate others to support learning goals and educational objectives each student supported.
- ENSURE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Ensure professional accountability by maintaining active membership with AVLIC and upholding the highest standards of professional integrity competence and ethics as outlined in AVLICs code of Ethics submitting proof of membership to the Chief Speech Language Pathologist
- PREPARE MATERIALS: Request preparation materials in a timely manner to ensure accurate and meaningful interpretations for the involved parties and rehearse materials to be interpreted. Support ensuring that audio materials are accessible and include subtitles and closed captioning as required.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of a recognized community college diploma or university degree from an accredited interpreter training program. Required to have 12 years of field experience and 500 hours of practical clinical experience.
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)
- Knowledge of Deaf culture
- Fluency sign language skills such as ASL
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and promote teamwork with coworkers
- Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
We encourage all applicants to view our Employment with HCDSB Halton Catholic District School Board for more information about our Board.
Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:
- an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within the last six 6 months
EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce that will foster the success and wellbeing of our students staff and widerCatholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from underrepresented groups. To that end we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including but not limited to: First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at or . Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
QUESTIONS:
If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation please contactor email
If you require additional information regarding this position do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) ator.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Temp
