American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
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Interpreter Permanent Full Time
Posted on April 04, 2024
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Limestone District School Board
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THE LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD <p>INTERPRETER PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION <p>for Educational Services <p>10 MONTHS PER YEAR 35 HOURS/WEEK <p>EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY <p> HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $33.33 $37.42 Limestone District School Board, located on the shores of Lake Ontario proudly serves approximately 20,000 students at 49 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and Limestone Community Education Centres in the Townships Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Loyalist and Stone Mills, as well the Town of Greater Napanee and Kingston and the Islands. Our school district covers a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometers and includes more than 3,000,000 square feet of Board facilities.<p>The Limestone District School Board is currently accepting applications for a permanent Interpreter position from individuals who are committed to working with students, providing academic, social, emotional and/or physical support, aimed at fostering success for all. <p>POSITION PURPOSE <p>To provide interpreting/translating and other support services to Deaf/hard of hearing students in regular education environments in order to facilitate communication between the students, hearing peers and school personnel.<p>SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide interpretation and support services to a student who is Deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL)<p> Act as a liaison with school personnel, students, home and other professionals<p> Interpret activities during the regular school day (eg. field trips, assemblies, etc.)<p> Assist with support and implementation of educational goals in the classroom<p> Prepare for all classroom activities by acquainting oneself with the necessary materials and vocabulary<p> Identify and adjust language level to match comprehension of Deaf student<p> Provide instructional reinforcement as needed<p> Assist with the implementation of all aspects of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)<p> Participate in IEP meetings and parent/teacher meetings as appropriate<p> Interpret and facilitate communication during extracurricular activities<p> Increase personal understanding of education for Deaf/hard of hearing students through consultation with qualified professionals and relevant resources<p> Help school personnel and students understand the role of an Educational Interpreter<p> Support and participate in activities aimed at raising awareness of and educating students, staff and the school community about Deaf Culture<p> Other related duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS College or University ASL/English Interpreter Training Program<p> Hold certification by the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)<p> Educational Assistants with ASL Level 2 or 3 may be consideredSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Excellent expressive and receptive ASL skills<p> Excellent written and spoken English skills<p> Knowledge of child and language development<p> Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as part of an educational team<p> Experience working in an educational setting preferred<p> Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the students educational team<p> Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility and sensitivity in changing learning environments\<p> Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skillsHOW TO APPLY <p>If you are energized by a career where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the life of a child and you can see yourself in Limestone. Packages must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 to Apply to E
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LocationKingston, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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Advertised until
2024-06-03
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