ASL Inclusion Leader

About the job

The ASL Inclusion Leader position provides language inclusion support to facilitate the participation of the deaf and hard of hearing participants in district programs.

Candidates hired in this position will receive a differential on top of their hourly rate upon completed language assessment.

• Provides language inclusion support for the deaf and hard of hearing participants in district programs, facilitating communication between participants, district staff, and families.
• Interacts with participants through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, and other planned activities.
• Quickly translates directions in a noisy, fast paced, stimulating environment (ex: swim lessons).
• Prepares necessary materials.
• Plans and instructs activities within a larger program plan.
• Participates in field trips including swimming, hiking, bowling, skating, and other physical activities.
• Communicates effectively with parents or guardians of participants regarding behavior issues, special needs, questions and concerns.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment and facilities.
• Maintains the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse or neglect.
• Purchases supplies not to exceed $25.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Currently hiring for a very part‑time/fill‑in ASL Inclusion Leader. Hours may vary, but close to 3‑4 hours per week.

Strong Knowledge of
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• Comprehension and expression of American Sign Language, Contact Variety, and Manually Coded English with children and adults.
• Community engagement with emphasis on diversity and equity issues and practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Model appropriate use of ASL and spoken English.
• Assess and understand individual student’s communication abilities and styles and adjust/adapt interpretation to ensure message accuracy related to the student’s age, cognitive level, register, personality, affect, learning style, and language competencies.
• Follow through on directions.
• Exercise some independent decision making.
• Demonstrate initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Communicate effectively with participants and their parents or guardians, other staff, and the public.
• Interact with diverse populations and individuals.
• Facilitate participation in activities.
• Plan, lead, and instruct assigned recreation activities.
• Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly.
• Motivate participants through positive encouragement.
• Perform independently within a structured environment.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification – NIC, CI, or CT preferred.

Works under the general supervision of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor. Receives ongoing and specific direction from program lead staff.

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, the position may provide direction over Recreation 1’s and volunteers.

• Depending on job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, including exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention most or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, push, pull, and kneel to deliver equipment and supplies and set up and break down equipment and facilities.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Part‑time non‑benefited.

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Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.