(Non-Union)
Location: St. Edward Catholic School, Nipigon
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week
Position Description:
The Sign Language Acquisition Support Worker will facilitate access to communication for a Deaf student who will learn to use American Sign Language, in the classroom and educational school setting. The SIgn Language Acquisition Support Worker will be a member of the school team where support is needed for a student who is Deaf.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Sign Language Acquisition Support Worker will work with a student who is Deaf at St. Edward Catholic School and will be responsible for:
鈼� Facilitating the student鈥檚 language acquisition in the educational setting by providing instruction and modelling of ASL in a variety of settings which may include; the classroom, field trips or activities, to assist with the student communication with peers and adults
鈼� Interact with the student in ASL, to focus their attention on classroom learning, guiding appropriate responses and modelling of social expectations
鈼� Increase the student鈥檚 vocabulary, syntax and critical thinking as it relates to language
鈼� Work as a team member to provide educational support and programming in collaboration with the classroom teacher and other agencies as appropriate
鈼� Prepare for the day by maintaining good communication with the classroom teacher, becoming familiar with content areas and developing strategies to
support student success
鈼� Participate in meetings for programming and communication support as required
鈼� Act as a liaison between the student and other staff members regarding programming challenges and needs as they arise
鈼� Provide ongoing data to the classroom educators for assessment purposes of student growth and learning
鈼� Other duties as assigned.
Qualification
The successful applicant must possess:
鈼� Demonstrated Sign Language Proficient
鈼� Post-secondary education in one of the following is preferred; Education Assistant Diploma, Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker, Child and Developmental Service Worker
鈼� Certificate in American Sign Language
鈼� Experience working with culturally Deaf children or youth
Preferred Qualities/Skills:
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
鈼� Knowledge of cross-cultural issues for the Deaf
鈼� Experience working with children
鈼� Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
鈼� Knowledge of child and language development
鈼� Experience working as part of a team
鈼� Demonstrated ability to develop relationships to work collaboratively and network with other educators and community partners
Conditions of Employment
鈼� Must undergo a successful Vulnerable Sector Screening check
鈼� Please submit a completed application package including:
Cover letter and resume which clearly outlines your qualifications, skills a experiences related to the position.
鈼� A minimum of three (3) references, including email addresses, must be included in order for your package to be considered complete. Note: This must include the current immediate supervisor and/or most recent supervisor.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to
https://sncdsb.simplication.com/ by February 11, 2025.
