Full Time Language Facilitator (ASL)

Sylvania; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District is seeking a Full Time Language Facilitator (ASL) to support D/HH students by facilitating communication with teachers and staff. The role emphasizes collaboration with D/HH program teachers and other school personnel to ensure student needs are met.

The position requires ASL proficiency and strong organizational skills. It operates within a 194-day calendar with benefits and an hourly wage range.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality.
• No physical or mental restrictions that would impede job functions with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to read and comprehend written program plans and classroom instructions.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between D/HH students and teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with D/HH program teachers and other personnel to meet student needs.
• Monitor student comprehension and provide instructional/behavior reinforcement as directed.
• Introduce and explain vocabulary; reinforce classroom instruction and communication strategies.
• Guide students toward greater responsibility for education and communication.
• Assist teachers and administration with duties that support the classroom environment.

Skills

ASL proficiency

DHH support

confidentiality

reading plans

organization

Job description

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Full Time Language Facilitator (ASL)

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher(s), DHH Programs and Services Department, Administration

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

TERMS

This position is a 194 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays, and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY

RANGE: This position is on the Hourly Grade H Scale, $21.50-28.32 per hour.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

The Language Facilitator’s primary role is to facilitate communication between D/HH students and their classroom teachers, administrators, peers, and other school personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Supports students who are D/HH with understanding of all auditory and visual information within the educational setting and facilitates communication between student and their classroom teachers, administrators, peers, and other school personnel
• 2. Collaborates with the teacher(s) of the D/HH program and other school personnel to ensure the needs of the student are being met
• 3. Monitors students’ comprehension and provides instructional and/or behavioral reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher(s) of the D/HH program
• 4. Introduces and explains vocabulary, repeats, and reinforces classroom instruction, foster appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills
• 5. Gradually leads student towards more responsibility for his/her own education and communicative competence
• 6. Assists teachers and administration with duties that contribute to the enhancement of the classroom environment while not interfering with the primary duty of language facilitation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language
• 2. Ability to support students from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultural and ethnic groups 3. Maintain standards of confidentiality
• 4. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities
• 5. Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials 6. Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Proficient in American Sign Language
• 2. Previous experience as a Language Facilitator
• 3. Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation
• 4. Effective interpersonal skills in both written and receptive/expressive communication 5. Work independently and productively and willing to accept supervision and constructive feedback

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Standing/Walking up to 6 hours per day
• 2. Sitting up to 1 hour per day
• 3. Lifting up to 35 pounds 2 to 3 times per hour for 7 hours
• 4. Fine motor skills required to do things such as write, pick up small objects, assist student with buckles and snaps
• 5. Gross motor skills required to do things such as shift weight from foot to foot while balancing a load with hands and arms, lift large objects, and lift limbs of student

May be required to pass a MAISD-paid physical examination and/or back x-ray before an unconditional offer of employment can be made

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is accomplished in a classroom environment, at community sites or in a community based instructional site

EVALUATION

Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by administration

CREDENTIALS, SPECIAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Interpersonal Skills – Strong interpersonal skills are vital to ensure effective relationships with the teacher, other team members and parents and students

WORK LOCATION(S)

Work may be performed in any centralized special education classroom operated by the MAISD, at community-based instructional sites, or at community job placement sites

TRAVEL/OVERTIME EXPECTATIONS

Travel may be periodically necessary to and from instructional sites or to meetings or conferences in the area.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at [phone]. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at [phone].