School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is currently accepting applications for relief CEA Interpreters (ASL).  

The Interpreter will provide service for the deaf and hard of hearing child(ren) in School District No. 73. The incumbent must have a demonstrated understanding of language implications for the education of deaf and hard of hearing students and competency in adapting to various signing styles along the communication continuum.

The Interpreter is expected to possess the knowledge and ability to translate and interpret, in sign language, the language complexities of the classroom(s) at a level consistent with student(s) cognitive and academic needs.  The incumbent will be required to provide technical, manual and/or hands on support to students and teachers while organizing and participating in instruction for deaf/hard of hearing student(s).  Work is varied in that it could involve working with students and/or teachers as either part of a classroom team or providing District support in their area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in a recognized program in the field employed:
  • Certification in American Sign Language and Interpretive Study.
• Qualified to interpret/transcribe as evidenced by a screening committee comprised of the deaf/blind community members at a paraprofessional interpreter/transcriber level.

Applications should include proof of Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI) Certification.

 Deadline to apply:  Friday, December 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.