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The EDI is responsible for American Sign Language (ASL) linguistic modelling and support to Deaf signing learners, along with facilitating the learning of Deaf culture in various educational settings, and the understanding of how to navigate an environment where both ASL and English are the predominate languages.
- Works collaboratively as part of the APSEA Service Delivery Team and education team as required.
- Supports the learner with the transition from EDI to Educational Interpreter; the EDI develops the necessary linguistic and cultural foundation within the Deaf learner so they can successfully work with an Educational Interpreter.
- In collaboration with the classroom teacher, the EDI follows school curriculum/lesson plans for the day to develop ASL with the learner, as well as supporting learning opportunities and strategies for connections to the English language.
- Fosters learner independence and advocacy during classroom instruction, discussions, and classroom evaluations as well as the development of their Deaf identity.
- Communicates with the classroom teacher to share learner progress, identifies challenging areas develop strategies for learner success.
- Maintains currency and follows ethical standards and up to date on current educational interpreting research and standards/theories.
- Remains current with Department of Education curriculum documents and the APSEA DSI - DHH, as well as additional DHH-specific curriculums being used by classroom teachers and ESTs.
- Supports processes to create a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive learning environment in which diversities are valued.
- Fosters respectful, collaborative relationships between families and professionals.
- Participates in ongoing professional learning.