American SIGN Language; ASL - English Interpreter - Temporary

Overview

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter. The successful candidate is responsible to provide interpreting/translating services for a specific student. This position works the school year. A full-time (1.0 FTE) Interpreter works 35 hours per week. The SCDSB may consider candidates for part-time hours. Candidates must work a minimum of 0.5 FTE (or 17.5 hours per week).

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor.

Temporary - 1.0 FTE or 35 hours/week.

Principal:
Jan De Cola

School:
Bayview PS, Midland

Salary Range: $29.34 - $35.71 per hour

• Provide interpreting and translating services for a specific student in educational settings (classroom lectures, field trips, assemblies, and elective programs).
• Collaborate with interpreters, teachers, students and other staff; support cross-cultural understanding of Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
• Review and maintain a full range of educational curriculum materials for interpretation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Special Education, in collaboration with the school Principal (e.g., student conferencing, researching data, developing information kits).
• Attendance at meetings outside normal working hours may be required.

• Required:
  
  Honours Bachelor of Interpreting Degree or Diploma in American Sign Language/English Interpretation from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of six months related work experience.
• Fluent in American Sign Language and capable of interpreting between spoken and written English and ASL.
• The board may consider applicants with a combination of education and relevant experience applicable to the position.
• If you have not graduated from an Interpreter Program, you must provide proof of your ASL signing skill level with your application. A recent (within the past 12 months) ASLPI (American Sign Language Proficiency Interview) documentation should be included with the resume.
• An acceptable ASL skill level assessment can be completed by one of the following two assessment providers. The cost of the assessment is the responsibility of the candidate applying.
  • American Sign Language Proficiency Interviews (ASLPI)

• Experience with in the Education environment.
• CASLI (Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters) professional association membership preferred.

• Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

• Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before the closing date listed. Cover letters may be addressed to the Principal listed above. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the SCDSB is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We value diversity and equitable hiring practices for all applicants, with a focus on Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQ+, and women.

• Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor.
• New hires will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment and complete mandatory training modules with the Board before their first day of employment.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.