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American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
Posted on November 25, 2024 by Employer details Halton Catholic District School Board
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About Us<p>The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.<p>We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board. <p>Position Details Location: Catholic Education Centre <p>Effective Date: Immediately <p>Salary: $62,453 - $70,276 per annum <p><p>JOB SUMMARY:<p>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.<p>RESPONSIBILITIES: <p>? INTERPRET: Provide sign language interpretation services to support access to Ontario Curriculum in a school setting, <p> including working with a variety of students who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing. <p>? COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE AND EDUCATE: Communicate and collaborate with, and educate others to support <p> learning goals and educational objectives each student supported. <p>? ENSURE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Ensure professional accountability by maintaining active membership with <p> AVLIC and upholding the highest standards of professional integrity, competence and ethics as outlined in AVLIC?s code of Ethics,<p> submitting proof of membership to the Chief Speech Language Pathologist<p>? PREPARE MATERIALS: Request preparation materials in a timely manner to ensure accurate and meaningful <p> interpretations for the parties involved and rehearse materials to be interpreted. Support ensuring that audio materials<p> are accessible and include subtitles and closed captioning as required.<p>QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: <p>? Completion of a recognized community college diploma or university degree from an accredited interpreter training<p> program. Required to have 1-2 years of field experience and 500 hours of practical clinical experience. <p>? Knowledge of a student?s hearing loss and use of equipment (FM Systems, sound fields)<p>? Knowledge of Deaf culture<p>? Fluency sign language skills such as ASL<p>? Ability to work collaboratively with staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.<p>? Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.<p>? Membership with Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)<p> <p> Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire: <p> <p> an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months<p> <p> Equity and Inclusion<p> 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 well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and 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 under-represented 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, Métis, and Inuit pe- LocationBurlington, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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