Sign Language Interpreter

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Come be a part educational excellence where you can progress your career, take advantage of a robust benefit plan, contribute in a defined pension plan and participate in a wide range of continuous learning opportunities. We offer flexible hours and ample time off including summer and winter/spring breaks.

These positions will work in a team environment to facilitate language expression and comprehension using American Sign Language, tutor students, adapt teaching materials, compile and update student records, and monitor student behaviour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of Grade 12
• Graduate of an accredited interpreter training program
• Previous experience interpreting in an educational setting an asset
• At least six (6) months experience working with Deaf students with language delays
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Willing to work collaboratively as a member of the IEP (Individual Education Program) team
• Consideration will be given to candidates who are also fluent in ASL-French language interpreting

These casual and/or 10-month permanent positions (27.5hrs / week) offer a wage rate of $48.00 per hour as well as a comprehensive benefits plan, including extended health and dental care, and participation in Municipal Pension Plan.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the District's Health & Safety training and consent to a Criminal Record Check.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply complete with cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, copy of accredited interpreter training program certificate and copy of Grade 12 diploma (or transcripts)

A rewarding career with Okanagan Public Schools is within your reach we want to hear from you!

This job is classed under Translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Translators translate written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversation, or in court or before administrative tribunals. Terminologists conduct research to itemize terms connected with a certain field, define them and find equivalents in another language. Sign language interpreters use sign language to translate spoken language and vice versa during meetings, conversations, television programs or in other instances. Translators, terminologists and interpreters are employed by government, private translation and interpretation agencies, in-house translation services, large private corporations, international organizations and the media, or they may be self-employed. Sign language interpreters work in schools and courts, and for social service agencies, interpretation services, government services and television stations, or they may be self-employed.

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