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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.

VICE-PRINCIPAL
BC PROVINCIAL SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF K-12

Burnaby is seeking a school-based leader who has a track record of success and experience working in an
urban, culturally diverse community. As a member of the district’s leadership team, the BCSD Vice-Principal has
the primary responsibility for implementing, managing, and supervising a wide range of educational and support
services for students enrolled in the provincial school for the deaf. The Vice-Principal will work closely with the
administrative teams at Burnaby South Secondary and South Slope Elementary to share responsibilities for the
overall operation of the schools.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to an applicant who possesses the following qualifications:

? graduate level training in an area such as administration, program and curriculum development and
supervision of instruction. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf and be fluent
in sign language.
? eligibility for membership in the B.C. College of Teachers
? demonstrated leadership experience, ability, and commitment to working as a member of the district’s
instructional leadership team
? demonstrated ability in program, curriculum and staff development
? demonstrated ability in effective personnel supervision, communications and human relations
? demonstrated knowledge of current educational trends, educational methods, and the use of technology
to enhance instruction
? demonstrated skills in community involvement and public relations, including the ability to work
cooperatively with parents, professionals and community service agencies
? recent, successful and relevant teaching and leadership experience with a focus on the redesigned
curriculum and personalized learning
Duties include:
? integrating BCSD programs with other District programs to maximize learning opportunities for students
? scheduling integrated programs and monitoring student progress in multiple schools by using
administrative tools in MyEducationBC
? developing Transition Programs that enable students to explore careers, post-secondary education, and
other community services
? May include teacher responsibilities

Please provide a detailed résumé including professional credentials, statement of educational philosophy and
three current letters of professional reference (2021).

The Burnaby School District embraces diversity as a privilege and a strength. We strive for accepting,
safe, supportive, and inviting communities where the goal is for all members to feel a sense of
belonging. Our (schools or worksites) are for everyone and we respect each person’s contributions.

We ask that a full application for this position be submitted by 4:00 pm Friday, October 01, 2021 to:
makeafuture.ca

Surrey Schools, a recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employer awards, is
seeking high energy, self directed and motivated Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing. This
growing city, with its ever changing demographics and dynamics has a vacancy for two qualified
professionals to work with our students.

Through quality teaching and learning, we commit to engaging our students in their growth as
individuals and in their development of the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to
contribute to a healthy, democratic and diverse society.
We are currently seeking two teachers:

1. (.6) 3 days per week for the current school year
2. (.4) 2 days per week until at least winter break
   DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT LEVEL DELIVERY MODEL
   Teachers in the field will need:
   ? the ability to cope with ambiguity and rapidly changing demands;
   ? to be knowledgeable of current curriculum goals and instructional practices;
   ? to participate in on-going professional development/in-service in both regular and special
   education;
   ? to be committed to integration.
   The Itinerant District Hearing Teacher will:
   ? participate as members of a collaborative team and consult with school-based, District and
   outside agency personnel to assist with the integration into regular or special classes of
   learners with identified significant hearing impairments;
   ? interpret the learner’s hearing loss and its implications;
   ? assess the level of support required;
   ? coordinate and prepare Individual Education Plans (IEP’s);
   ? coordinate hearing assessments, hearing aid repair, BCDEC referrals, etc.;
   ? provide curriculum-based instructional support through language development activities
   for learners requiring direct service;
   ? participate in the yearly placement review process;
   ? identify and order materials and equipment through the Special Education Resource
   Centre and Boundary Health Speech and Hearing Services;
   ? monitor learner use of hearing aids, FM systems/other auditory equipment;
   ? provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the role of teacher assistants;

? provide or arrange professional development/in-service surrounding hearing and hearing
impairment for learners, teachers and paraprofessionals;
? provide consultation for parents of hearing impaired learners;
? model and provide information regarding inclusive practices.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
? valid B.C. Teaching Certificate;
? a Diploma in Deaf Education;
? minimum of two years satisfactory teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
? satisfactory experience as a Teacher of the Hearing Impaired;
? satisfactory teaching experience in special settings;
? a Master’s Degree in Deaf Education.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to a
Director of Instruction, Education Services.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3ErW03U ensuring to upload
resume, cover letter and any supporting documents.
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest

Wavefront Centre is hiring, please find attached the full list of career opportunities:

·        Manager, People and Culture

·        Director, Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

·        Client Services Coordinator

·        Marketing Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs Program)

·        Clinic Manager, Q Street Audiology Clinic

·        Clinic Manger, Tri-Cities Audiology Clinic

·        Audiologist

·        Staff Interpreter (Vancouver, Full-Time)

·        Staff Interpreter (Vancouver, Part-Time)

·        Staff Interpreter (Vancouver Island, Part-Time)

Please visit, https://www.wavefrontcentre.ca/about-us/careers/, to view the full list of openings.

PDHHS is a provincial government organization dedicated to supporting the diverse and multicultural goals of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind individuals and their families within an ASL and English environment.

PDHHS is currently advertising for auxiliary positions.

To apply, please click on this link: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/80210 

The closing date is September 25th at 11:00pm Pacific Time.