This is an excellent part time job for a Deaf person with strong administrative skills – posting is open until filled!

Title:  Program Advisor- Program of Sign Language Interpretation

Posting Number: 01359SA

Department:  Applied Community Studies

Please refer to the link below to view:

https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/8594

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools welcomes applications for the position of
Casual Education Assistant.

Your role
Under the general supervision of Principal or designate, you will provide a range of services for
students with special needs which include personal care, behaviour support and assistance with
educational programs.

As an Education Assistant you will:

? Assist in implementation of instructional programs for designated students by monitoring,
observing, recording and reporting on behaviourial, learning and personal patterns.
? Assist students, individually and in small groups, with learning activities and/or independent
study projects.
? Assist with supervision of individual or small groups of students, during the temporary
absence of teacher.
? Support learning and skill development activities in worksite and community-based
settings.
? Assist professional staff to adapt/modify curriculum and resource material and adapts
strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
? Observe and documents learner strengths, achievements and needs through daily learning
activities. Assist in the collection of data and maintaining student records for the purpose of
evaluating student progress. Provides information to teacher for home/school
formal/informal communications.
? Provide behaviour support and, when necessary, applies physical restraint following the
District’s policies and procedures.
? Carrie out personal and health care plan as directed.
o supports occupational and physical therapists, including feeding, dressing and
undressing, toileting, cleaning or washing child or clothing and lifting into and out of
wheelchairs, buses and cars.
o Supports speech-language pathologists, vision and hearing impaired specialists and
nurses in the delivery of required services.
o follows established protocol regarding administration of medicine and/or medical
procedures.
o assists with the physical safety of students and assists them with crutches or
equipment, at and in the swimming pool and during exercise or play activities.
o operates, services, adjusts, and sanitizes specialized personal and medical care
equipment.

? Prepare classroom and plans activities by gathering resources, including organizing and
participating in field trips.

? Operate or assists students in the operation of personal computers and other specialized
instructional equipment/technology.
? Communicate with students using sign language, Braille or other specialized skills as
required.
? Participate in meetings, planning and liaison with parents, District staff and health
professionals, as directed.
? May, on occasion, be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications Include:
? High school graduation or the equivalent.
? Successful completion of a recognized Post Secondary Special Education Assistant program,
or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, including two 105 hour practicums, or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
? Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
? Demonstrated skills in basic behaviour management.
? Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respect for and from students.
? Ability to keep accurate records.
? Knowledge of sign language and/or Braille.
? Physical capability to perform the job duties.
? Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
Application packages for this position must include
? A detailed personal resume and professional profile which clearly demonstrates related
qualifications
? Name and contact information including email, of three supervisory professional references
who are familiar with your professional performance.

How to apply:

Please apply on Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3oCJn0t.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools wishes to thank all those interested in the posting, but only those
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you.

If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer
Care department at MakeAFuture at 1 866 806 6851 or applicant@makeafuture.ca

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is now accepting external applications for:

Intervenor

Permanent, full-time (35 hr/wk)

Effective June 1, 2022

The Intervenor is a member of a school or district team who participates in the development and delivery of support services to individuals or small group(s) of students under the supervision of a Teacher or Principal and in a manner that reflects the District’s policy regarding inclusion. 

The nature of employment for every Intervenor varies with the unique needs of students, specific duties will be assigned by the Principal or District Administrator.  These duties may include:

1. Performing interpretation services;
2. Assisting teacher by tutoring student(s); 
3. Facilitating communication utilizing sign, Unified English Braille etc, as required; 
4. Preparing and modifying specialized training materials; 
5. Assisting in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioral and social goals; 
6. Monitoring and recording student progress and completing required forms;
7. Monitoring student behavior to ensure the safety of the student(s); 
8. Communicating with and contributing to an integrated case management team to plan, implement, and review student progress; 
9. Assisting with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals;
10. Supervising student(s) on school outings;
11. Assisting students with personal care needs (i.e. toileting, dressing, eating, administering medication, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities);
12. Working with assistive technologies, including computers and Windows platforms, peripherals and a variety of software applications (i.e. Mountbatten Brailler, Romeo Braille Printer, OCR software, Flipper Port, Optelec, Kurzweil, JAWS software; Soundfield Systems, Personal FM Systems)
13. Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.
14. Additional training in supporting students with Autism or other specific special needs may be required.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Demonstrates a genuine interest in and understanding of students.
2. Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision.
3. Demonstrates a high level of adaptability and responsibility.
4. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
5. Maintains a flexible and cooperative manner.
6. Exhibits a mature and positive attitude and models appropriate behavior.
7. Proficiency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, education and communication levels required.
8. Proficiency in Unified English Braille.
9. Proficiency with augmentative hearing technologies. 

Required Training, Experience and Certification

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Appropriate post secondary training, from a recognized program in the field employed: Deaf/Blind intervention training. 
3. Recent training in Advanced Intervention and O & M from the Provincial Deafblind Outreach Team;
4. Successful experience working with students with special needs.

Rate of pay:  As per Collective Agreement 440

For further information, please contact Kelsey Doolaar, Principal, GSS – 250-344-2201.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with two (2) references who have supervised you, quoting competition  #CG21-37 by Friday, December 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm (MDT) to:

Human Resources

School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain)

Fax:  (250) 342-6966       e-mail:  hr@sd6.bc.ca

For more detailed information on the role and how to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3xD40Me

Residence Worker, play a key role in ensuring the well-being and health of people living in supported homes.  This position works as an integral part of the team to ensure a person-centred environment that is inviting, organized, and clean and healthy  for the people who live there.  This position provides support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in their home.  The candidate for this position must be comfortable working independently. This role provides people supported with opportunities that enhance personal growth and ensure well-being as they provide support.  Candidates must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as basic computer proficiency. 
 

Qualifications for this position include, Proficient in American Sign Language, Graduation from a Community College with an appropriate diploma or certificate in Human Services OR  an equivalent of education and experience.  Current First Aid & CPR, TB screening and a valid unrestricted BC Class 5 Drivers License is preferred. 

A job requirement for this position is complete and up-to- date COVID 19 vaccination.

Location: Burnaby, BC SALARY: Step 1-$21.63, Step 2- $22.68, Step 3 – $23.90, Step 4 – $25.19

Hours:  casual on call

This position requires union membership.  

This position requires clear Criminal Record Search