Full-time Sign Language Interpreter

School District #41 (Burnaby); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burnaby School District is seeking a Permanent, Full-time Sign Language Interpreter to join our team at the Burnaby School District. The role involves facilitating communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff across various settings.

You will adjust to the signing and educational levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups. Pay rate is $42.19 per hour with 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English
• Completion of an American Sign Language / English interpreter program plus two years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed including TTY's and computers
• Possess active membership status in WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters)
• Experience working in an educational setting is an asset

Responsibilities

• The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in a variety of settings and activities.
• The Sign Language Interpreter adjusts to the signing, educational and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups

Skills

Experience in education

Adaptive tech knowledge

Grammer/English literacy

Education

Grade 12

ASL/EN interpreter program

Tools

TTYs

Job description

The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for a Permanent, Full-timeSign Language Interpreter to join our team and work at the Burnaby School District.

The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in a variety of settings and activities. The Sign Language Interpreter adjusts to the signing, educational and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups.

• Pay Rate: $42.19/Hour
• Hours of Work: 35 Hours/Week

Job Requirements:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English
  
• Completion of an American Sign Language / English interpreter program plus two years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed including TTY's and computers
  
• Possess active membership status in WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters)
  
• Experience working in an educational setting is an asset

If you are passionate about helping support students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you!

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.