Request for Proposal - Sign Language Interpreter
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About the role
Request for Proposal
Contract Opportunity: Sign Language Interpreter
Deadline for Submission: August 25, 2025
1. Introduction
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is seeking the services of a qualified third-party contractor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services to support a Deaf or hard-of-hearing student at Bedford Public School, Stratford, ON. This role is essential in ensuring equitable access to education and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
2. Background
Serving Huron and Perth Counties, AMDSB is committed to engaging, inspiring, and innovating in all aspects of education. AMDSB schools are preparing students for a world that is vastly different from that of their parents and grandparents. Our strategic focus ensures students and staff say: I AM prepared. I AM well. I AM engaged.
3. Scope of Services: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation
The successful contractor will provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services to support a Deaf or hard-of-hearing student within a school-based setting. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Instructional and Environmental Access
- Deliver ASL interpretation to facilitate student access to the Ontario Curriculum during instructional periods.
- Provide interpretation for school-based activities occurring during the school day, including but not limited to field trips, assemblies, and co-curricular events.
- Support communication within the broader school environment to ensure full participation of identified student(s).
- Interpret auditory stimuli to ensure student safety, including announcements, bells, and emergency procedures.
Inclusive Learning Support
- Collaborate with the school team to foster an inclusive educational environment for Deaf students.
- Acknowledge and support the classroom teacher's role as the lead educator responsible for academic programming and learning outcomes.
- Assist in the implementation of instructional, environmental, and assessment accommodations (e.g., closed captioning of audio materials).
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for students to expand ASL vocabulary aligned with curriculum content.
- Promote and support peer interactions to encourage the development of social relationships.
- Uphold respectful learning environments and safeguard the dignity of all students.
- Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with members of the school team.
On-Demand Interpretation Services
- Provide ASL interpretation services upon request from the school team for additional educational or administrative needs.
Meeting Participation
- Attend and contribute to meetings as required, including but not limited to school team meetings, enhanced team meetings, case conferences, and consultations with external partners such as the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch and the AMDSB Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Additional Duties
- Provide additional services as reasonably requested by the System Principal of Learning Services, in alignment with the scope of the contract.
4. Required Qualifications, Experiences and Skills
- Minimum three (3) year College Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting; a University Degree is an asset;
- Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) is an asset;
- Verification of ASL proficiency may be requested through an assessment administered by a qualified independent assessor.
- Demonstrated expressive and receptive ASL skills
- Demonstrated expressive and receptive spoken and written English skills
- Experience working as an interpreter with school-aged children
- Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as part of the students' educational team
- Demonstrated ability to promote equitable and inclusive education for all students, and advocate for equity-deserving groups
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the CASLI Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct
5. Process and Requirements for Submitting Applications
Applicants must submit a written proposal including the following sections:
Proposal Sections:
- Description of the applicant's understanding of the scope and purpose of the project
- Description of applicant's previous experience, qualifications and skills
Budget, Hours of Work, and Location
- $56,000 to $62,000 (for full time) or pro-rate based on hours worked
- 10-month contract, September 2, 2025, to June 25, 2026
- Elementary classroom support, Bedford Public School, Stratford, ON
Submission Process
- Applicants are required to email their completed proposal, including the specified sections listed above in PDF format to Kathryn Boyd, Superintendent of Learning Services kathryn.boyd@ed.amdsb.ca by August 25th, 2025 at 4pm EST.
- Please include “RFQ Response: Sign Language Interpretation” in the subject line.
6. Questions
Applicants can submit questions to Kathryn Boyd at kathryn.boyd@ed.amdsb.ca and expect a response within one business day.
We look forward to receiving your proposal and partnering on this important work to support our students and provide an inclusive learning environment.
Posted On
August 13, 2025 02:20 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
August 25, 2025 04:00 PM EST/EDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Contract
Job Category
Management & Professionals
City
Stratford
School/Location
Bedford Public School
Salary
$56,000-$62,000
Employment Start Date
September 02, 2025
End Date
06/25/2026
About Avon Maitland District School Board
The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada.
The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home.
Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music, theatre, trades, sports and culinary enhance the curriculum for students, providing graduates from Huron and Perth with a leading edge.
Avon Maitland provides the most widespread on-line distance education program in the country and is setting the standards for special education and student success. The Board’s EQAO results continue to be among the best in the province.
Avon Maitland Schools are home to a vibrant and diversified international student program which provides a superior Ontario education opportunity and full English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all international students in all 9 of the District’s Public High Schools. Over the past three years, we have welcomed over 600 students from 20 countries including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Switzerland and many more.
Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties are a study in contrasts. Lush, rural farmland and backcountry roads intersect with historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends.
Residents take pride in their schools, first-class recreational facilities and active volunteer and community life. The counties boast many parks and trails and family-oriented events.
Across towns and villages, along the country roads and shoreline, you can experience art galleries, music festivals, farmer’s markets, brewery tours, parades, rodeos and reunions all in celebration of the incredible heritage, food and creative culture of the region.
Request for Proposal - Sign Language Interpreter
Top Benefits
About the role
Request for Proposal
Contract Opportunity: Sign Language Interpreter
Deadline for Submission: August 25, 2025
1. Introduction
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is seeking the services of a qualified third-party contractor to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services to support a Deaf or hard-of-hearing student at Bedford Public School, Stratford, ON. This role is essential in ensuring equitable access to education and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
2. Background
Serving Huron and Perth Counties, AMDSB is committed to engaging, inspiring, and innovating in all aspects of education. AMDSB schools are preparing students for a world that is vastly different from that of their parents and grandparents. Our strategic focus ensures students and staff say: I AM prepared. I AM well. I AM engaged.
3. Scope of Services: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation
The successful contractor will provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services to support a Deaf or hard-of-hearing student within a school-based setting. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Instructional and Environmental Access
- Deliver ASL interpretation to facilitate student access to the Ontario Curriculum during instructional periods.
- Provide interpretation for school-based activities occurring during the school day, including but not limited to field trips, assemblies, and co-curricular events.
- Support communication within the broader school environment to ensure full participation of identified student(s).
- Interpret auditory stimuli to ensure student safety, including announcements, bells, and emergency procedures.
Inclusive Learning Support
- Collaborate with the school team to foster an inclusive educational environment for Deaf students.
- Acknowledge and support the classroom teacher's role as the lead educator responsible for academic programming and learning outcomes.
- Assist in the implementation of instructional, environmental, and assessment accommodations (e.g., closed captioning of audio materials).
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for students to expand ASL vocabulary aligned with curriculum content.
- Promote and support peer interactions to encourage the development of social relationships.
- Uphold respectful learning environments and safeguard the dignity of all students.
- Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with members of the school team.
On-Demand Interpretation Services
- Provide ASL interpretation services upon request from the school team for additional educational or administrative needs.
Meeting Participation
- Attend and contribute to meetings as required, including but not limited to school team meetings, enhanced team meetings, case conferences, and consultations with external partners such as the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch and the AMDSB Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Additional Duties
- Provide additional services as reasonably requested by the System Principal of Learning Services, in alignment with the scope of the contract.
4. Required Qualifications, Experiences and Skills
- Minimum three (3) year College Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting; a University Degree is an asset;
- Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) is an asset;
- Verification of ASL proficiency may be requested through an assessment administered by a qualified independent assessor.
- Demonstrated expressive and receptive ASL skills
- Demonstrated expressive and receptive spoken and written English skills
- Experience working as an interpreter with school-aged children
- Knowledge of the basic principles of educational practices, the function of support services, and the role of interpreters as part of the students' educational team
- Demonstrated ability to promote equitable and inclusive education for all students, and advocate for equity-deserving groups
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the CASLI Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct
5. Process and Requirements for Submitting Applications
Applicants must submit a written proposal including the following sections:
Proposal Sections:
- Description of the applicant's understanding of the scope and purpose of the project
- Description of applicant's previous experience, qualifications and skills
Budget, Hours of Work, and Location
- $56,000 to $62,000 (for full time) or pro-rate based on hours worked
- 10-month contract, September 2, 2025, to June 25, 2026
- Elementary classroom support, Bedford Public School, Stratford, ON
Submission Process
- Applicants are required to email their completed proposal, including the specified sections listed above in PDF format to Kathryn Boyd, Superintendent of Learning Services kathryn.boyd@ed.amdsb.ca by August 25th, 2025 at 4pm EST.
- Please include “RFQ Response: Sign Language Interpretation” in the subject line.
6. Questions
Applicants can submit questions to Kathryn Boyd at kathryn.boyd@ed.amdsb.ca and expect a response within one business day.
We look forward to receiving your proposal and partnering on this important work to support our students and provide an inclusive learning environment.
Posted On
August 13, 2025 02:20 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
August 25, 2025 04:00 PM EST/EDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Contract
Job Category
Management & Professionals
City
Stratford
School/Location
Bedford Public School
Salary
$56,000-$62,000
Employment Start Date
September 02, 2025
End Date
06/25/2026
About Avon Maitland District School Board
The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada.
The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home.
Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music, theatre, trades, sports and culinary enhance the curriculum for students, providing graduates from Huron and Perth with a leading edge.
Avon Maitland provides the most widespread on-line distance education program in the country and is setting the standards for special education and student success. The Board’s EQAO results continue to be among the best in the province.
Avon Maitland Schools are home to a vibrant and diversified international student program which provides a superior Ontario education opportunity and full English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all international students in all 9 of the District’s Public High Schools. Over the past three years, we have welcomed over 600 students from 20 countries including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Switzerland and many more.
Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties are a study in contrasts. Lush, rural farmland and backcountry roads intersect with historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends.
Residents take pride in their schools, first-class recreational facilities and active volunteer and community life. The counties boast many parks and trails and family-oriented events.
Across towns and villages, along the country roads and shoreline, you can experience art galleries, music festivals, farmer’s markets, brewery tours, parades, rodeos and reunions all in celebration of the incredible heritage, food and creative culture of the region.