Casual American Sign Language Interpreter

ABOUT US:

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37,000 students of all ages across our 46 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board.

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a casual position with hours required based on the needs of the Board. Casual pool applicants who are successful in the interview and provide the board with a clear vulnerable sector check will be contacted when short-term and long-term temporary assignments become available.

LOCATION: Special Education Services
SALARY: Salary Band 4 ($42.80/hr)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will facilitate and provide access to communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing within the classroom and educational school setting using American Sign Language (ASL) through the school day. Functions as part of the educational team supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• INTERPRET: Provide sign language interpretation services to support access to Ontario Curriculum in a school setting, including working with a variety of students who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing.
• COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE AND EDUCATE: Communicate and collaborate with, and educate others to support learning goals and educational objectives each student supported.
• ENSURE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Ensure professional accountability by maintaining active membership with AVLIC and upholding the highest standards of professional integrity, competence and ethics as outlined in AVLIC’s code of Ethics, submitting proof of membership to the Chief Speech Language Pathologist
• PREPARE MATERIALS: Request preparation materials in a timely manner to ensure accurate and meaningful interpretations for the involved parties and rehearse materials to be interpreted. Support ensuring that audio materials are accessible and include subtitles and closed captioning as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a recognized community college diploma or university degree from an accredited interpreter training program. Required to have 1-2 years of field experience and 500 hours of practical clinical experience.
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)
• Knowledge of Deaf culture
• Fluency sign language skills such as ASL
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality

We encourage all applicants to view our Employment with HCDSB | Halton Catholic District School Board for more information about our Board.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:

• an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

QUESTIONS:

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.

If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Nawal Syed) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.