ASL Instructor - International & Indigenous Languages Program

About the role

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking qualified ASL (American Sign Language) instructors for its International & Indigenous Languages Program (IILP) continuing education. The position is full time and covers teaching and/or supply teaching. Classes run Saturdays (1:00-3:30 pm) and during the week for the After School Program (Mondays and Tuesdays 4:00-5:15 pm), and are offered virtually throughout the year. A summer program runs Monday to Friday, July 4-28, in the morning or afternoon, either in person at Summerside PS or virtually.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement an ASL program that reflects current teaching practices in Ontario
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Use digital tools such as Google Meet, Google Classroom and Google Sites to teach virtually
• Incorporate equitable and inclusive learning practices
• Assess and evaluate student progress and report it to parents/guardians and students
• Supervise students in physical or virtual settings
• Attend professional development opportunities

Required profile

• Fluency in ASL
• Teaching experience, with preference for ASL teaching experience
• A related degree or diploma, with preference for Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent
• Preference for candidates who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Candidates not currently employed by the board must provide a recent police records check before starting

What we offer

• Pay of $29.26 plus 4% vacation pay per hour
• Summer program taught in person or virtually

Selection is based on interviews, experience, qualifications and reference checks; only shortlisted candidates are contacted. Offers are conditional on the program running in the school year and during the summer. Applications are made by sending a resume to the board's continuing education office.