Description
Pay Rate: $32.80/hour
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is currently accepting applications from Educational Interpreter for casual/supply work to begin immediately.
The purpose of the Educational Interpreter position is to provide visual presentation of what is being said to students who are deaf or hard of hearing using various modes of communications such as cues, sign language, finger spelling or oral interpretation and verbal communication from these students to others, to assist with the attainment of academic concepts and facilitate activities that contribute to school life experience.
Casual work can lead to long-term placements and eventual permanent positions. We are a large Board with an emphasis on special education. Therefore, we seek candidates who are available and wanting to work regularly. You must be available to work for a minimum of 3 days per week .
Work will be available in four geographical regions. Due to the large size of our Board, successful candidates are not expected to work in all geographical areas. Please note in your application the geographic area(s) in which you are applying to work.
Western - Bowmanville/Courtice area
Southern - Port Hope/Cobourg area
Eastern - Brighton/Campbellford area
Northern - Peterborough area
Education and experience for EA Interpreter positions :
High school diploma or equivalent
The Interpreter Training Diploma for Deaf
Education (a 3 year College program); and
One (1) to three (3) years experience
200 hours of American Sign Language required before admission to the educational
program
Finger spelling
Advanced level computer skills for word processing and
spreadsheets:
Applications must include:
Cover letter addressed to Sara Brockie, HR Officer, Staffing
Résumé
A copy of relevant performance evaluation(s) and/or a copy of relevant placement evaluations,
Applicants who have included the above requested documentation in their application will be interviewed ahead of applicants without, if all else is equal.
References: full contact information for two references, one of whom must be your current supervisor will be requested at time of interview.
Please Note:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Functional Assessment to determine their ability to perform the physical aspects of the job.
A police records check with vulnerable sector search and/or a search of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders' Database, valid within six months from date of hire is a condition of employment with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Letters for police stations are available at our Education Centre reception at 1994 Fisher Drive in Peterborough should you wish to begin the process now.
Salary and Benefits: For salary and benefits information, refer to the CUPE 5555 Collective Agreement available at www.kprschools.ca.
KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
Persons who identify as women; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check your e-mail regularly as we will use e-mail for all correspondence.
