American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
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Job Description
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There is a full time thirtyseven and one half (37 ) hours per week position with duties effective immediately.
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.
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.
Knowledge of a students hearing loss and use of equipment (FM Systems sound fields)
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.
Membership with Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)
ResponsibilitiesINTERPRET: 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 parties involved and rehearse materials to be interpreted. Support ensuring that audio materials
are accessible and include subtitles and closed captioning as required.
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
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 equityand 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 ConsiderationsPursuant 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 ator. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
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If you require additional information regarding this position do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini)ator.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates selected for aninterview process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
