MISSION

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of post-secondary diploma from an ASL/English Interpreter Training program at a recognized educational institution.
• Three years of proficient interpreting experience.
• An equivalent combination of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Active membership in the Association of Visual Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) and/or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, U.S.A.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Capable of working flexible hours and with a variety of stakeholders/students.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and to work effectively as a team member in co-operation with school personnel, parents/guardians, community professionals and students.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with students and staff.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture.
• Personal suitability.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION

• Participates as an integral part of the educational team by:
• providing communication access between students and staff members who are deaf or hard of hearing and others;
• offering feedback and insight concerning the appropriateness and effectiveness of interpreting services;
• collaborating with teachers with respect to communication strategies, and
• providing effective and quality support to the learning needs of students.
• Provides interpretation between spoken English and the language or mode of communication used by students and staff members who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Serves as a resource to teachers, Education Assistants and students with regards to ASL vocabulary and concepts when required.
• Provides tutorial assistance to the student(s) under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provides interpretation in settings pertaining to the school environment if deemed suitable by the student, counsellor, school administration and/or parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Interprets at special functions such as assemblies, field trips, graduation, open houses and other educational experiences requiring communication.
• Prepares for interpreting duties through self-study, acquiring subject materials being presented and communicating regularly with teachers.
• Displays and promotes professionalism, a high ethical standard in interpreting and a knowledge and practice of The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada code of ethics and The Alberta Premier’s Council document “Standards for Interpreting in Educational Settings”.
• Incorporating current theoretical and applied knowledge to increase competency in the field of interpretation.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet educational objectives.