(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:
● Facilitating the student’s 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
● Interact with the student in ASL, to focus their attention on classroom learning, guiding appropriate responses and modelling of social expectations
● Increase the student’s vocabulary, syntax and critical thinking as it relates to language
● Work as a team member to provide educational support and programming in collaboration with the classroom teacher and other agencies as appropriate
● Prepare for the day by maintaining good communication with the classroom teacher, becoming familiar with content areas and developing strategies to
support student success
● Participate in meetings for programming and communication support as required
● Act as a liaison between the student and other staff members regarding programming challenges and needs as they arise
● Provide ongoing data to the classroom educators for assessment purposes of student growth and learning
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualification
The successful applicant must possess:
● Demonstrated Sign Language Proficient
● Post-secondary education in one of the following is preferred; Education Assistant Diploma, Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker, Child and Developmental Service Worker
● Certificate in American Sign Language
● Experience working with culturally Deaf children or youth
Preferred Qualities/Skills:
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
● Knowledge of cross-cultural issues for the Deaf
● Experience working with children
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● Knowledge of child and language development
● Experience working as part of a team
● Demonstrated ability to develop relationships to work collaboratively and network with other educators and community partners
Conditions of Employment
● Must undergo a successful Vulnerable Sector Screening check
● Please submit a completed application package including:
Cover letter and resume which clearly outlines your qualifications, skills a experiences related to the position.
● 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.
