Position: Visual Language Interpreter – Elementary School Support
Current Shift: 8:30am- 3:00pm Monday to Friday
(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch) 10 months per year while regular classes are in session
Excludes school vacation and closure periods, school non-instructional days, and statutory holidays
Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour
End Date: June 25, 2026. This is a contract position with a fixed term.
Application Deadline: August 4, 2025

JOIN OUR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TEAM!

Saanich Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Visual Language Interpreter (VLI) to support a student who is Deaf and Hard of Hearing in an elementary school setting. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a student’s early language development journey while working in a collaborative and inclusive educational environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 completion.
• Diploma in American Sign Language-English Interpretation and Deaf Studies.
• Minimum 2 years of interpreting experience.
• Active membership in the Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI).
• Score of 4.0 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction of the School Administrator, classroom teacher, case manager, and the Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the VLI provides advanced English/American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services. This role primarily supports a Deaf Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW) and a student in the early stages of language development.
You will facilitate communication across a variety of educational contexts—classroom instruction, field trips, assessments, and meetings—ensuring full access to the educational environment for the student.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret classroom content and student interactions in ASL and English.
• Collaborate with the LASW to reinforce the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Support communication in diverse settings including assemblies, field trips, and IEP meetings.
• Prepare for interpreting by reviewing educational materials and planning for various scenarios.
• Educate students and staff about the interpreter’s role and best practices in deaf education.Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with WAVLI’s Code of Conduct.