ASL Interpreter - Elementary Education Support

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes; François Lake; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Francois Lake Elementary in School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes seeks an ASL Interpreter to support communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing learners and staff. The role collaborates with the District Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the classroom teacher to deliver regular or alternate programs. A diploma in Sign Language Interpretation plus related experience is preferred, with CASLI membership required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Sign Language Interpretation Diploma Program plus one year related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Obtain and maintain membership to the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of experience working with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a 1 Year Education Assistant Certificate
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports the teacher and other professionals in the delivery of regular or alternate programs for communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing learners/staff.
• Works collaboratively with a District Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Classroom Teacher to perform duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Sign Language Interpreting

CASLI membership

Education

Sign Language Interpretation Diploma Program

1 Year Education Assistant Certificate

Experience with Deaf/Hard of Hearing learners

Tools

WHMIS 2015

Job description

Francois Lake Elementary in School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes seeks an ASL Interpreter to support communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing learners and staff. The role collaborates with the District Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the classroom teacher to deliver regular or alternate programs. A diploma in Sign Language Interpretation plus related experience is preferred, with CASLI membership required.