American Sign Language (Asl) - English Interpreter

Job ID: 223505 Competition # PDSB24-195

This position is available November 2024 to June 2025 with a possibility of extension from September 2025 to May 2026.

The Ministry of Education, Robarts School for the Deaf in London, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, require ASL-English Interpreters to provide interpreting services in educational and resource services programs for students and staff who do not share the same language or culture.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

• Provide interpreting services for Deaf students and staff in various settings.
  
• Provide interpreting services for administrative and professional staff in sensitive and demanding situations.
  
• Provide interpreting services for training sessions and workshops.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Degree or Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting
  
• Fluency in American Sign Language and English

Knowledge and Skills:

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:

• Ability to interpret in a wide range of formal, informal, educational and professional settings.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the Professional Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI).
  
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and knowledge of Deaf culture.
  
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Experience interpreting in both small and large group settings.