ASL Facilitator for Early Language and Deaf Culture

Sylvania; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 37,678 - 46,051; Full time

Job summary

Michigan School for the Deaf seeks an ASL Support Staff for the 2026-2027 school year to deliver high-quality ASL instruction and language-rich experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students aged 0–5. You will model ASL, support MSD staff, and promote inclusive communication across classrooms and families.

This contract position involves scheduling coordination, materials preparation, and ongoing collaboration with teachers and families to ensure effective language services and culturally

Qualifications

• Experience as an ASL facilitator or specialist in a school setting.
• Proficient in ASL and English, written and signed.
• Knowledge of ASL development milestones and language support.
• Experience with Deaf children aged 0–5 in early childhood settings.
• Understanding of child development and play-based instruction.
• ASLPI 4+ or higher.
• Strong organizational skills and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Offer training, coaching, and resource support to staff to increase comfort and consistency using ASL and visual communication strategies.
• Provide ASL modeling and language facilitation in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one with children ages 0–5.
• Support early communication development through play-based ASL strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and early intervention providers to integrate ASL and visual language supports into daily routines.
• Partner with families to model ASL use, share vocabulary, and reinforce communication goals at home.
• Create and share visual supports, ASL vocabulary lists, simple curriculum materials, and child-friendly ASL activities.
• Promote inclusive, accessible environments by identifying communication needs and recommending accommodations or strategies.
• Stay current on best practices in early childhood language development, Deaf culture, and ASL instruction.
• Provide age-appropriate assessments (e.g., VCSL) and use data to guide interventions.
• Maintain documentation of sessions, progress records, and communications with staff and families.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Bilingual English/ASL

School setting experience

ASL development milestones knowledge

Deaf children 0-5 experience

ASLPI 4+

Attendance & organizational skills

Collaborative communication withfamil​

Job description

Michigan School for the Deaf seeks an ASL Support Staff for the 2026-2027 school year to deliver high-quality ASL instruction and language-rich experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students aged 0–5. You will model ASL, support MSD staff, and promote inclusive communication across classrooms and families.

This contract position involves scheduling coordination, materials preparation, and ongoing collaboration with teachers and families to ensure effective language services and culturally