Deaf Education Interpreter - Melbourne, Australia - Methodist Ladies' College

Methodist Ladies' College

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Ref Code
375440

Location
Melbourne

Category
Education Support

Sub Categories
Student Services

Fixed term from January 2024,

24 month contract

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The Deaf Education Program is part of the Learning Diversity Department.

The work of the Learning Diversity Department is underpinned by the College's commitment to valuing and accommodating individual differences in students.

This role is part of a team of approximately 4 Deaf Education Support staff, three Teachers of the Deaf and the Director of Learning Diversity.

MLC is committed to offering students inspiring teachers, evidence-based teaching practices, and effective progress monitoring and support.

MLC teachers take a proactive approach to student learning that is dynamic and adaptive, and the classroom is regularly revitalised by new teaching practices and methodologies that keep our students engaged.

Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Pre-class support with individual/small group of students, to clarify topic specific vocabulary and concepts
To interpret, clarify or note take for the deaf/hard of hearing students in the classroom, conveying both the content and spirit of what is said by the teachers and the other students, using language appropriate to the students' levels.
To interpret, where required, at parent information evenings, celebration evenings and extracurricular activities
To interpret information with Signed Supported English (SSE) and using a combination of Auslan and English word order
Developing a culture of high expectations for all students
Developing strong relationships with colleagues, students and parents
Working with colleagues to embed more effective teaching strategies into the classroom.

The school

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne.

Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You

Proficient in Auslan
Appropriate understanding of the educational, social and emotional needs of the deaf/hard of hearing students
Capacity to form supportive relationships with deaf/hard of hearing students
Capacity to work effectively with deaf/hard of hearing students to enable access to the curriculum
Capacity to interact positively with deaf/hard of hearing students and peers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
Effective planning and organisational skills
Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment
Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Right to work in Australia
Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.