DEAFBC

Instructional Assistant B – Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Vancouver Community College has a permanent part-time opportunity in the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Adults Department.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting classroom instructors in the performance of their duties by performing a variety of duties including supervising and assisting students, preparing and maintaining classroom materials and leading tutorials.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Assist with instruction, supervises and assists students as required and assists with class schedule preparation. 

2. Prepares and maintains classroom materials for instructors and students. Produces instructional materials in alternate format as needed. 

3. Tutors or assists in tutorials for small groups of learners. 

4. Photocopies, scans, edits and modifies documents. 

5. Maintains and tracks inventory of equipment and supplies. 

6. Maintains list or database of instructional resources. 

7. Performs clerical work as required. 

8. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Grade 12 plus additional specialized training of over 2 years (Special Education Assistant program or Instructional diploma courses) and over 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications. 

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and faculty. 
• Fluency in American Sign Language and its variant systems as well as familiarity with the communication needs of Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing people. 
• Experience in operating technical aids for Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing people. 
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills. 
• Considerable knowledge of the course content, instructional equipment and materials and the various procedures, techniques and methodologies. Previous experience assisting in instruction. 
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet applications. Some experience with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle. 
• Ability to adapt to changing situations within a specialized educational team.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please click on this link: https://careers.vcc.ca/postings/4116

Ministry of Children and Family Development 

Burnaby 

Director, Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 

$92,700.24 – $123,200.20 annually  

Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) is a provincial program within in the Ministry  of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD) Service Delivery Division. PDHHS provides services to  deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind, and partially sighted children, youth, young adults and  families across the Province. 

The Director at PDHHS provides strong leadership to an integrated, professional, multidisciplinary  team of both ministry staff and contracted service providers. The Director serves as a liaison with  the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind, and partially sighted communities supporting service  access, quality assurance, and promising practices in the programs and services that the ministry  delivers. The Director is responsible for ensuring services provided by both MCFD and contracted  service providers are culturally safe and diversity inclusive. 

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we  serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an  innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous  (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC  Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this  opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by  email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336. 

Qualifications for this role include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciences, or related field; preference may be given  to applicants who have a Master’s degree in social work, social sciences or a related field. • Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) as ASL is the working language of PDHHS  (along with written English). 

• Minimum three (3) years in a supervisory or management role leading a multi-disciplinary  team of professionals. 

• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in program and service delivery  planning and evaluation. 

• Minimum three (3) years training and experience in child and family services such as  licensed specialized home care, child protection, mental health, children and youth with  support needs, and developing family and community capacity. 

For more information, and to apply online by December 14, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/81882

Deaf-Blind Intervenor for Hire!

Approximately $1500 – $2000 a month

Work with a Deaf-Blind female senior in Burnaby7:00 AM to 9:00/9:30 AM

You must be…

-fully vaccinated & in good health

-able to sign & communicate via texts

-consistently reliable

-kind & considerate of seniors’ needs

-familiar of Deaf-Blind challenges

-discreet & respectful

E-mail your interest to JLBirley@me.com Learn more about this job in ASL: https://youtu.be/VatFERBXymc

VISUAL LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS    

Why Surrey School District?

There are over 74,000 students who attend different schools and programs within Surrey, and just over 11,000 staff employed to support these student learners. Surrey’s vision is to prepare our learners to think creatively and critically, communicate skillfully, and demonstrate care for self and others.

Do you want to work for the largest school district in the province of BC?

Do you want to experience working in diverse environments throughout 121 schools, 5 learning centres, 3 adult education centres, and 3 district offices?

If those questions appeal to you, then we welcome you to apply to the Surrey School District.

The Visual Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpretive services in and out of the classroom and reinforcing the student’s educational program.

 Qualifications include:

• Successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary program in Sign Language Interpretation and at least one year related experience
• Successful completion of grade 12 

Skills, abilities, experiences, and requirements include:

• Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and community resources
• Experience working and/or interacting with Deaf or Hard of Hearing people, especially children
• Understanding of the language implications in the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Ability to adjust the signing, education and communication levels required, in accordance with students needs
• Ability to support student(s) in the implementation of his/her IEP
• Ability to understand and work with curriculum at the appropriate grade level (s)
• Ability to be flexible in order to meet the varying academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of students
• Knowledge of the basic aspects of student’s physical, educational, social and emotional development
• Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as a member of an educational team
• Effective interpersonal skills 

All successful applicants are required to join CUPE Union Local 728. As per the CUPE collective agreement the wage for this position is $31.17 per hour.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3i05r0H including your cover letter, resume, references and supporting documentation. 

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those persons selected for interview will be contacted.  To all others, thank you for your interest.

To engage and empower a caring, inclusive community of learners for the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Burnaby School District is one of the largest, most progressive and diverse urban districts in the province.  The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, plus a number of additional facilities.  The District enrolls 24,000 students (K-12) and employs 4,000 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 16,000 adult learners through an established Community & Continuing Education Program.

In considering what makes Burnaby an exceptional school district, it begins with a steadfast commitment to learning and inspiring excellence. There is a commitment to core values such as: Students Come First; the Power of Diversity; Equity, Access, Inclusion; Collaboration and Partnership; Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery; and Excellence, Success, Improvement.

Burnaby School District invites applications from qualified Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource Teachers. This is an ongoing position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education degree or academic equivalent

• Master’s degree or diploma in the education of the deaf and hard of hearing OR certification by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH)

• Possess or be eligible for a BC Professional Teaching Certificate

Written applications for the above position, including cover letter/resume, professional credentials, and proof of registration with CAEDHH, supporting documents, and 3 current reference should be submitted to makeafuture.ca website at https://bit.ly/3lP6KC6 or contact Ravneet.Dosanjh@burnabyschools.ca 

To the British Columbia (Lower Mainland) signing community:

Here’s a job posting based in Burnaby (BC) for a part-time Deaf-Blind intervenor to work with a Deaf-Blind senior.  If you’re looking to work and earn extra hours to add to your resume and to save up for your next holiday or home renovation, then stay tuned, this may be for you!  

https://youtu.be/VatFERBXymc

PLEASE NOTE that your hearing status does not matter but your ability to communicate in ASL does!  This opportunity will remain open until we find the right fit.  

DO share this post and/or email me your interest at JLBirley@me.com.  Thank you!