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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - American Sign Language Specialist
Posted on October 08, 2024 by Employer details School District #41 (Burnaby)
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American Sign Language Specialist<p> Professional Exempt <p>The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish. The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, as well as a range of District programs and Provincial Resource Programs. Approximately 26,000 students (K-12) are enrolled with about 3% of the student population self-identifying as Indigenous. The District employs approximately 4,500 dedicated employees who are committed to providing all students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility, and leadership. The District also provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 6,000 adult learners through the Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. <p>The BC Provincial School for the Deaf is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in partnership with South Slope Elementary and Burnaby South Secondary schools. Working as a team, members of the BC Provincial School for the Deaf strive to develop the full learning potential and positive self-identity of each student. Value is given to Deaf heritage and each student is encouraged to become a responsible, contributing member of the Deaf and hearing communities.<p>The BC Provincial School for the Deaf consists of the Elementary Program (K to Gr. 7) at South Slope Elementary (opened Sept 1992) and the Secondary Program (Gr 8 to 12) at Burnaby South Secondary (opened Feb 1993).<p>We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.<p>The District is seeking an experienced ASL Specialist (Full Time, 1.00FTE), to work under the general direction of the Vice-Principal, the ASL Specialist provides leadership and work direction to the POPDHH, providing expertise and services. Represents the Vice-Principal and participates on committees or meetings as required and offers input in all matters concerning PODDHH. THE ASL Specialist will provide oversight to students with documented barriers to accessing curriculum through auditory channels alone and support their development of expressive and receptive language skills in ASL.<p>An ASL Specialist in Burnaby: Provides services to students in person and through video conferencing with an emphasis on language acquisition using a bilingual approach to language learning.<p> Organizes professional development to build ASL skills and appreciation of bilingual educational approaches in educational teams.<p> Provides support and instruction to Education Assistants, facilitating group immersion or conversation groups and provides resources to support their ongoing skill development.<p> Communicates with educational teams and students in English and American Sign Language, and shares knowledge of ASL, Deaf culture and history.<p> Conducts American Sign Language assessments (receptive and expressive), for students and staff.<p> Collaborates with team to create resource- LocationBurnaby, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2798467
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