ASL Interpreter

ASL Interpreter

MGEU

6.0 Hours per day

Term to June 30, 2026

Under the supervision and direction of the Principal and/or designate, the Interpreter is responsible for facilitating learning and communication among students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing in an educational setting; providing interpretive assistance to individual or small groups of students in inclusive settings; providing assistance to teachers as required; supervising students as required; and other various duties.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide English-ASL classroom interpreting for students who are Deaf

• Facilitates learning and communication among students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Assists with interpreting academic subject and classroom activities. Provides classroom interpreting, platform interpreting and one-to-one or small group tutoring. Assists with specialized communication/adaptive devices and instructional materials. Checks and troubleshoots student amplification equipment.
• Provides interpretive, instructional and general assistance to individual or small groups of students. Implements daily programming for students including clinical programs; modifies and/or adapts classroom materials as required for instructional purposes under the direction of the teacher. Assists students in classroom integration, including social and behavioural issues. Assists with the implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and reinforcement of targeted goals.
• Provides assistance to teachers as required. Observes and records student academic progress and behaviour and reports observations to teachers.
• Supervises students during the temporary absence of a teacher; monitors small groups during academic and instructional sessions. Supervises designated student(s) as required; and encourages interaction amongst students.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as and may provide interpreter services for school and parents as required. Provides support to others in the absence of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
• Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
• Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose
• Performs other related duties within this classification and related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities as required

Qualifications:

• Complete secondary education, successful completion of a recognized American Sign Language English Interpreter Program and a minimum of two years previous experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students in an educational environment

• Equivalent combination of training and/or skills may be considered

• Knowledge and understanding of the related Division policies and procedures is desirable.

How to apply:

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We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitobas largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.

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