Seeking Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW)

Who are we? Surrey school district is providing a program to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students for the 2020/21 school year in partnership with coordination and supervision from Lila & Pip and support by Sign Referral Services inc. to provide students with enhanced ASL exposure, cultural and linguistic opportunities for growth.

What is the job? The LASW will be working with Deaf & Hard of Hearing K-12 in one-on-one and small group sessions and developing resources supporting students’ language acquisition. The program will be overseen by Erin Pranzl-Bentley of Lila & Pip with support of experienced consultants working together as a team to provide the best experience for K-12 students. The ideal candidate is someone desiring to learn and grow in their skills positively impacting youth and serving a thriving community of students, parents, and faculty. We are looking for passion and sense of purpose.

– Build rapport and relationship with every student

– Language Modelling

– Language coaching (supporting Deaf students with expressive ASL using strategies to pull out language)

– Resource development (Videotaping and editing ASL version of print (e.g. children’s books), information (world knowledge, non fiction)

– Session plan development that is inclusive of diverse learners.

– Documentation & reporting back to supervisor

– Advocate for students and their needs

– Maintain confidentiality

– Communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students and parents.

– Native user of ASL

– Basic English (emails, texting, planning and reports, reading children’s books and educational texts)

– Ability to develop, follow, and reflect on (modify) session plans 

– Demonstrates ability to model ASL

– Demonstrates ability to coach students in ASL expression and reception 

– Demonstrates ability to modify language modelling and coaching depending on age and ability of student 

– Ability to edit videos, add captioning and technology skills – a bonus!

To apply:

Interested applicants are invited to forward cover letter and Resume to: hello@lilapip.com