ASL Tutor

ASL Tutor Inclusion Support Services (Various Locations) This position involves developing the ASL skills of Deaf / Hard of Hearing students in the Winnipeg School Division. The position also includes acting as an adult Deaf role model and exposing students to aspects of Deaf Culture. The ASL Tutor schedule is coordinated by the Support Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing, through Inclusion Support Services. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to : Visiting a variety of Winnipeg School Division schools on a regularly scheduled basis to work with Deaf / Hard of students in K to Grade 12 who are using ASL Working with students individually or in small groups in class or out of class for a period of 30-60 minutes (as determined by the school) Instructing students in ASL, e.g., vocabulary, facial expression. non-manual markers. classifiers, attention getting techniques, topicalization, grammar rules etc. This may be done through class work and specific ASL lessons or activities Consulting with the Teacher of the Deaf and classroom teacher to establish instructional goals based on formal and informal assessments and observations Preparing lessons and materials in advance for use with the Deaf / hard of hearing students Maintaining records of students' progress in ASL skills attainment Sharing information regarding the student's progress in ASL with the school team via written lesson / progress logs and via participation in meetings as requested sharing information on Deaf culture being a positive role model for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students Qualifications : Must be a native user of ASL and have knowledge of Deaf Culture Training as an ASL instructor (Signing Naturally [Vista] Curriculum) would be an asset Experience teaching ASL to school age students would be an asset Ability to work independently and as a team member Good organizational skills Knowledge of elementary / secondary curriculum is an asset Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose How to apply : Click the button "Apply Online" and log into your account. First time users will be required to create a profile to apply. We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups. Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request. About Winnipeg School DivisionWSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.