Educational Interpreter - ASL - Cochrane Christian Academy Job at Rocky View Schools
Rocky View Schools Cochrane, AB
$32.62–$39.61 an hour
Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 27,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations; the Tsuut'ina Nation, the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together.
RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a continuing full-time (35 hrs/wk) Educational Interpreter - ASL position at Cochrane Christian Academy, starting immediately. The Educational Interpreter works in schools facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students, their hearing peers, their classroom teacher, school administration and Rocky View Schools (RVS) staff. The Educational Interpreter supports deaf and hard of hearing students in their classroom learning, school activities, and individual program plans to support an inclusive and positive learning environment.
Cochrane Christian Academy is located in Cochrane, and serves students from grades K-8. Information regarding the school may be found at https://cca.rockyview.ab.ca/
Responsibilities Include
Accurately interprets information from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) as well as ASL to spoken English rendering the source message exactly and faithfully as presented by all parties involved delivering the intent, meaning and register of the speaker at a level commensurate with the grade level of the student in support of a quality learning environment, meeting the linguistic needs, cultural dynamics and the spirit and content of the discourse
Facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in and out of the classroom, adjusting to the signing, education and communication required.
May include scribing ASL to written English
Interprets in education situations such as classroom instruction, student-to-student dialogue, counselling sessions, tutorials, assemblies, part/student meetings, field trips, etc
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provides language extensions and vocabulary reinforcement to support academic concepts
Reviews educational material, vocabulary, concepts, sentence structure and plan for a variety of situations including non-close captioned videos, field trips, assemblies, presentations, etc.
Education/Experience
Diploma from a recognized ASL/English Interpreter Training program
Current Certificate of Interpretation (COI)
1-3 years proficient interpreting experience, preferably in an educational setting
Current membership with one of Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Alberta (ASLIA)/Association of Visual Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)/Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) or willingness to obtain
Previous work experience within a school division is considered an asset
An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% vacation pay
Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Professional development and training opportunities
Free Parking
Pre-employment Requirements
In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Open to: Internal and External applicants
Salary:
$32.62 - $39.61 per hour
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through
http:
//rockyview.simplication.com/
.
Applications must include your cover letter, resume, p
roof of qualifications
and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code#:
3481164
Closing Date:
Ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https:
//www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview.
Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
Please Note :
clearvoyant.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clearvoyant.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 27,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations; the Tsuut'ina Nation, the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together.
RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a continuing full-time (35 hrs/wk) Educational Interpreter - ASL position at Cochrane Christian Academy, starting immediately. The Educational Interpreter works in schools facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students, their hearing peers, their classroom teacher, school administration and Rocky View Schools (RVS) staff. The Educational Interpreter supports deaf and hard of hearing students in their classroom learning, school activities, and individual program plans to support an inclusive and positive learning environment.
Cochrane Christian Academy is located in Cochrane, and serves students from grades K-8. Information regarding the school may be found at https://cca.rockyview.ab.ca/
Responsibilities Include
Accurately interprets information from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) as well as ASL to spoken English rendering the source message exactly and faithfully as presented by all parties involved delivering the intent, meaning and register of the speaker at a level commensurate with the grade level of the student in support of a quality learning environment, meeting the linguistic needs, cultural dynamics and the spirit and content of the discourse
Facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in and out of the classroom, adjusting to the signing, education and communication required.
May include scribing ASL to written English
Interprets in education situations such as classroom instruction, student-to-student dialogue, counselling sessions, tutorials, assemblies, part/student meetings, field trips, etc
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provides language extensions and vocabulary reinforcement to support academic concepts
Reviews educational material, vocabulary, concepts, sentence structure and plan for a variety of situations including non-close captioned videos, field trips, assemblies, presentations, etc.
Education/Experience
Diploma from a recognized ASL/English Interpreter Training program
Current Certificate of Interpretation (COI)
1-3 years proficient interpreting experience, preferably in an educational setting
Current membership with one of Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Alberta (ASLIA)/Association of Visual Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)/Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) or willingness to obtain
Previous work experience within a school division is considered an asset
An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% vacation pay
Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Professional development and training opportunities
Free Parking
Pre-employment Requirements
In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Open to: Internal and External applicants
Salary:
$32.62 - $39.61 per hour
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through
http:
//rockyview.simplication.com/
.
Applications must include your cover letter, resume, p
roof of qualifications
and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code#:
3481164
Closing Date:
Ongoing until a suitable candidate is found.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https:
//www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview.
Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
Please Note :
clearvoyant.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clearvoyant.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.