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The Sign Language (ASL) Specialist provides ASL instruction and support to children, youth, and their families to strengthen their ASL communication within family dynamics. The Sign Language (ASL) Specialist also provides ASL instruction and Deaf cultural awareness workshops to families and professionals. The ASL Specialist develops instruction plans aligned with the standards of the Sign Language Institute Canada. Plans, designs, and administers a variety of ASL instruction lessons and learning activities to meet individual/group needs.

This position reports to the Team Leader of the ASL Program. The Sign Language Specialist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, plan and support ASL instruction, which enhance capacity of non signing individuals and signing individuals to communication and function. 

Interested? Check the application page: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/110590

The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for Deaf / Blind Intervenor. 

The Deaf / Blind Intervenor provides support and facilitates communication for students in and out of the classroom and in the community.? This includes support such as behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care, and physical assistance. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist deaf/blind students by providing information to help facilitate their participation in the visual/oral world around them 
• Assist in planning implementing behaviour management strategies, and monitors and reinforces behaviour 
• Reinforce the educational program by tutoring, adapting, or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of students 
• Assist in the planning and acquisition of life and social skills, including work and recreational experiences 
• Provide personal care assistance such as toileting, feeding, diapering, and dressing; provides physical assistance such as wheelchair maneuvering, positioning, lifting, and transferring 
• Implement Health Care Plan such as administering medication, catheterization, gastro tube or other complex feeding, and monitoring seizure activity, etc. 
• Implement educational support programs designed by professionals such as speech language pathologists, rehabilitation therapists, audiologists, orientation & mobility instructors, Braille instructors, etc. 
• Prepare written reports such as daily or weekly journals; prepares classroom materials such as booklets, flip charts and flash cards; provide input to the IEP process and performs record keeping functions 

Job Requirements: 

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English 
• Completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance supplemented by course work in deaf/blind intervention, or one year relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience 
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, educational and communication levels required 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students with special needs 
• Demonstrated ability to manage behaviour appropriately 
• Working knowledge of adaptive/assistive technology related to work performed 
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures related to work performed 

Working Hours: 30 Hours per week 

Hourly Rate: $35.43 

If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.  

Application Process: 

Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future at https://bit.ly/4b2ZmKI. Alternatively, applications can also be directed to applications@burnabyschools.ca. Please ensure you submit ONE document containing your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents.  

Please submit a complete application package, which should include your cover letter, resume, and any supporting documentation including proof of completion of program and any related courses/certificates (i.e. POPARD, NVCI, etc.). 

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength.  Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities. 

Successful completion of a criminal record search is a legislated requirement and will be completed upon hire. 

We thank all applicants for this position, however, only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.