Full-time Sign Language Interpreter
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Pay Rate: $42.19/Hour · Full-time
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- Pay Rate: $42.19/Hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 35 Hours/Week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in a variety of settings and activities. The Sign Language Interpreter adjusts to the signing, educational and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups.
- Pay Rate: $42.19/Hour
- Hours of Work: 35 Hours/Week
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English
- Completion of an American Sign Language / English interpreter program plus two years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed including TTY's and computers
- Possess active membership status in WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters)
- Experience working in an educational setting is an asset
Qualified applicants should send their application, resume, and current references through . Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services across a variety of settings and activities. Adapt interpreting to the signing, educational, and communication levels of students, parents, staff, and community groups.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, completion of an American Sign Language/English interpreter program, and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must have working knowledge of relevant adaptive technology, including TTYs and computers, and active WAVLI membership; educational-setting experience is an asset.
Skills
- American Sign Language Interpretation
- English Interpretation
- Communication Facilitation
- Adaptive Technology
- TTY Operation
- Computer Skills
- Educational Interpreting
- Written English
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Arithmetic
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- American Sign Language
- English
- Sign Language Interpreter
- Interpreting Services
- Deaf Students
- Hard-Of-Hearing Students
- Educational Setting
- Communication Facilitation
- Adaptive Technology
- TTY
- Computers
- WAVLI
- Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters
- Grade 12
- Inclusive Environment
- Student Support