Sign Language Interpreter

Working at the TDSB

Job Description

Summary of Duties

• The Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for facilitating communication between Deaf or hard of hearing and hearing people. Working in partnership with teachers of Deaf and hearing in all subject areas for the purpose of providing equal accessibility to information using ASL (American Sign Language).
• Translate spoken language to sign language and sign language to spoken language between people who are hearing and people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing;
• Interpret in a variety of school settings including assemblies, meetings, field trips, parent/teacher interviews, etc
• Facilitate the integration of students who are Deaf/Hard of hearing with their peers in regular classes
• Liaise between the teacher of the deaf and regular teachers regarding any issues arising in regular classes which may impact student progress
• Work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students
• Participate in meetings as a member of the educational team, including reviewing the progress of students, as required
• Adapt, accommodate, modify and supplement curriculum as specified by the school team
• Assist deaf/ hard of hearing students with notetaking in mainstreamed classes
• Support and participate in activities to raise awareness of and educating students, staff and the school community about Deaf Culture
• Prepare classroom materials and content to support student learning as needed
• Provide interpreting services for training sessions, workshops, special events etc as required
• Attend and participate in professional development and training sessions as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three year Community College Diploma (English ASL Diploma) plus two years’ experience working with Deaf persons of all ages in an educational setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fluent use of ASL or English Based Signing (e.g. PSE) with students with a wide range of academic abilities
• Use of appropriate vocabulary in both ASL and English
• Vocalize accurately using appropriate English speech and intention of message as conveyed in the sign message and fingerspell with clarity
• High level of facilitating between hearing and deaf persons
• Strong knowledge of Deaf/hard of hearing culture

Rate of Pay:

Schedule:

• Up to 6 hours per day between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (based on operational requirements)
• To support our students and to continue on our roster, replacement staff are required to work a minimum of 60 days during the school year.