Sign Language Interpreter - Casual On-Call / Temporary Full-time

School District #41 (Burnaby); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for Casual On-Call and Temporary Full-time Sign Language Interpreters to 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

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English.
• ASL/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

• Interprets and facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff.
• Adapts to the signing, educational and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpreting between ASL/English

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

ASL/English interpreter program + 2 years experience

WAVLI membership

Tools

TTYs

Computers

Job description

CASUAL ON-CALL / TEMPORARY - SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for Casual On-Call and Temporary Full-timeSign Language Interpreters to 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: $39.77/Hour

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.