26/27-029E - ASL Interpreter - 30 hrs/wk (FLES)

Details:

• Internal Posting #26/27-029 - ASL Interpreter
• Francois Lake Elementary
• 6 hours per day, 5 days per week
• Continuing position starting as soon as possible

Summary

• Assists and supports the teacher and other professionals in the delivery of regular or alternate programs for communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing learners/staff.
• Works collaboratively with a District Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Classroom Teacher to perform Duties and Responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Sign Language Interpretation Diploma Program plus one year related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Obtain and maintain membership to the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of experience working with people who are deaf or hard of hearing (Practicums and formal learning will be taken into account)
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a 1 Year Education Assistant Certificate
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures

Successful candidates may be required to:

• Test on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) and obtain a minimum Level 4 rating as assessed by the Sign Language Institute of Canada

To Apply:

• Complete/update your Make A Future portfolio. Be sure to include the contact information for at least 2 professional references (current/former supervisors)
• Upload a copy of your most recent Cover Letter and Resume, showcasing your relevant education and experience.
• Upload a copy of the applicable certificates/documents as indicated in the Qualifications section of this posting
• You can obtain a copy of your driver's abstract (Personal Driving Record) online ()
• If you do not have a WHMIS 2015 certificate from the last 12 months, you can complete the course online ()

Please note: Applications will only be accepted via Make A Future. E-mailed applications are not accepted.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check through the CRRP. Criminal Record Checks through your local RCMP detachment will not be accepted. This process is done online and can be a timely process. To speed up the process, we strongly recommend you obtain a BC Services Card Account as soon as possible ().

If you need any assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973.

About School District 91:

Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional territories of fourteen representing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suwet’en peoples. The school district encompasses five municipalities: the Districts of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. The District is committed to continuous improvement and success of each learner through the implementation of evidence-informed practices that enhance student learning, inclusivity and equity of outcomes.

Our region has been traditionally reliant on forestry, mining, and agriculture but has seen an emerging tourism sector over the last decade. This large geographic region has a population of just under 40,000 people; and, in the 2022 / 23 school year the district served 3532 students, with almost 40% of learners being Indigenous.

We operate a total of 18 schools in our communities. In addition to the community schools, SD91 also operates , a non-standard, Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) that enrolls several thousand full and part-time students. EBUS is one of the most established and largest online schools in British Columbia serving families and students across the province.

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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