Communication Facilitator (Sign Language) Aide

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Communication Facilitator Aide to support auditorily impaired students. In this vital role, you will facilitate communication between students and educators, ensuring a rich learning environment through sign language and other communication methods. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' educational experiences while working in a supportive team atmosphere. If you're passionate about special education and eager to contribute to student success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic sign language skills necessary for communication.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a communication facilitator for impaired students.
• Assist with classroom routines and organization.
• Monitor student activities and assist with personal care.

Skills

Basic sign language skills

Willingness to participate in training

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certification

Para-Pro Test or 48 College Hours

Tools

Personal computer

Audio-visual equipment

Closed captioning devices

Job description

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Job Title: Communication Facilitator Aide Sign Language

Duty Days: 185

Pay Grade: C03

STARTING Salary: $ 126.62 / DAY

Primary Purpose

Serve as a communication facilitator of all communication between the auditorily impaired student, hearing peers, and the special education teachers in a variety of educational settings.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certification
• Para-Pro Test (No Child Left Behind)/48 College Hours
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Willingness to participate in training programs and on-the-job training to meet educational and communication needs of impaired students in special education classes and special vocational classes as needed
• Basic sign language skills required to assist auditorily impaired students in communicating with all persons in the special education setting
• Sufficient physical stamina to ensure the comfort and safety of handicapped students; sufficient sign language skills for position
  
  

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local Board Policy
• Serve as a communication facilitator in a variety of special education classes
• Provide a language rich experience including sign language, gestures, verbal communication, picture and icon systems to assist students in developing an independent communication system
• Inform the responsible teacher and appropriate staff of any problems that may occur in the classroom
• Work with mainstream teachers, as needed, in order to be better prepared for the classroom
• Assist with materials, classroom routines and organization as directed
• Help monitor student activities
• Assist with data collection and progress monitoring of skills
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed
• Assist teachers between assignments working with students as needed or performing clerical duties
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Equipment Used

• Personal computer, copier, audio-visual equipment, closed captioning for the hearing impaired, amplification devices
  
  

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and basic Sign Language needed in special education settings; maintain emotional control under stress; reading; flexibility to work with an often-changing schedule, including campus changes
• Repetitive motion; travel between various campuses; biological expose to bacteria and communicable diseases; assist with lifting and transfers of handicapped students; lift moderate to heavy equipment
• Indoor temperature controlled office environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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