INTERPRETER PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION

for Educational Services

10 MONTHS PER YEAR 35 HOURS/WEEK

EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $33.33 $37.42 Limestone District School Board, located on the shores of Lake Ontario proudly serves approximately 20,000 students at 49 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and Limestone Community Education Centres in the Townships Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Loyalist and Stone Mills, as well the Town of Greater Napanee and Kingston and the Islands. Our school district covers a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometers and includes more than 3,000,000 square feet of Board facilities.

The Limestone District School Board is currently accepting applications for a permanent Interpreter position from individuals who are committed to working with students, providing academic, social, emotional and/or physical support, aimed at fostering success for all.

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide interpreting/translating and other support services to Deaf/hard of hearing students in regular education environments in order to facilitate communication between the students, hearing peers and school personnel.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide interpretation and support services to a student who is Deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL)

Act as a liaison with school personnel, students, home and other professionals

Interpret activities during the regular school day (eg. field trips, assemblies, etc.)

Assist with support and implementation of educational goals in the classroom

Prepare for all classroom activities by acquainting oneself with the necessary materials and vocabulary

Identify and adjust language level to match comprehension of Deaf student

Provide instructional reinforcement as needed

Assist with the implementation of all aspects of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Participate in IEP meetings and parent/teacher meetings as appropriate

Interpret and facilitate communication during extracurricular activities

Increase personal understanding of education for Deaf/hard of hearing students through consultation with qualified professionals and relevant resources

Help school personnel and students understand the role of an Educational Interpreter

Support and participate in activities aimed at raising awareness of and educating students, staff and the school community about Deaf Culture

Other related duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS College or University ASL/English Interpreter Training Program

Hold certification by the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)

Educational Assistants with ASL Level 2 or 3 may be consideredSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Excellent expressive and receptive ASL skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Knowledge of child and language development

Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as part of an educational team

Experience working in an educational setting preferred

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the students educational team

Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility and sensitivity in changing learning environments\

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skillsHOW TO APPLY

If you are energized by a career where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the life of a child and you can see yourself in Limestone. Packages must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 to Apply to Education to complete your on-line application, which will ask you for the following: Cover letter (addressed to Erika Reynolds, Human Resources Consultant Support Staff)

Resume

Proof of Diploma uploaded on your Supporting documents page within your Apply To Education accountInternationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.

Accommodations will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodations at any time during the recruitment process. Please submit your accommodations requests to Erika Reynolds at reynoldserika@limestone.on.ca if you are offered an interview .

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

The Greater Kingston Area promotes and supports the diversity that continues to grow within our communities. For more information about Kingston and/or the Limestone District School Board, including equitable recruitment, retention & promotionpractices, please visitwww.limestone.on.ca.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your application, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee.

We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Metis, Inuit, and other First Nations across Turtle Island.

We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.