Sign Language Interpreter

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Interprets/transliterates American Sign Language/English or Manually Coded English for deaf and hard of hearing students for a variety of school functions including classroom activities and assemblies;
Interprets and transliterates into American Sign Language/English or Manually Coded English for deaf and hard of hearing parents, staff or others in the community at meetings and other functions as needed;
Prepares for classroom interpreting;
Advises deaf and hard of hearing students and staff regarding the use of an interpreter in the classroom;
Provides and seeks information on a student’s expressive and receptive signing communication and/or preferred signing styles within the IEP process;
Operates equipment related to interpreting services;
Assists with the maintenance of records related to student progress;
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the school district;
Maintain working knowledge of the District Child Abuse protocols and reporting procedures;
Maintains knowledge of new technology and/or processes which improve services.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The successful applicant will have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent, and successful graduation from a British Columbia Interpreter Training Program, as well as:


1 year deaf studies completion;
Completion of an Interpreter Training Program in BC;
Have current membership with the National Association of Interpreters (AVLIC), or ability to join;
Have current membership in the Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI), or ability to join;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in interpreting;
Proficiency in American Sign Language/English or Manually Coded English;
Proven ability to work in an efficient manner, organize personal workload, work under pressure and see assignments through to completion
Proven ability to make sound decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Experience and knowledge using MS Office, email, internet, etc.
A valid BC driver’s license.
Working knowledge of proper safety practices and the demonstrated ability to work in a manner that recognizes personal safety and the safety of others;
Proven ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing with the ability to explain instructions or information clearly to others;
Proven ability to maintain positive interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to contribute to an environment which promotes teamwork;
Proven ability to work in an efficient manner, organize personal workload, work under pressure and see assignments through to completion;
Proven ability to learn and incorporate new technology relevant to the trade;
Proven ability to make sound decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures;