American Sign Language (ASL)

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) - ENGLISH INTERPRETER - Temporary

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 DeCola

School: Bayview PS, Midland

Salary Range : $29.34 - $35.71 per hour

** The board may consider applicant experience when determining the starting rate.

Qualifications

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- level 4 rating or higher) 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.

1) American Sign Language Proficiency Interviews (ASLPI)

2) Deaf Access Simcoe

For more information: Email:

If you do not provide proof of your ASL skill level, you will not be considered for the Interpreter Tutor position.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. The ability to work collaboratively with interpreters, teachers, students and other staff. Knowledge of cross-cultural issues of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Reviews and maintains a full range of educational curriculum materials for the purpose of interpretation. Provide student with interpretation in American Sign Language in a variety of educational and social settings such as classroom lectures, field trips, assemblies and elective programs. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Special Education, in collaboration with the school Principal (student conferencing, researching data, developing information kits). Attendance at meetings outside normal working hours may be required.

Preferred : Experience within 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 at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on 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 Simcoe County District School Board (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, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.