LANGUAGE FACILITATOR

Young World Physical Education; Centreville (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD in Centreville, Michigan seeks a Language Facilitator to provide direct language instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in one-on-one or small group settings. This is not an interpreter role, but a hands-on instructional support position.

The role reports to the Special Education Supervisor and requires a high school diploma, strong American Sign Language skills, and prior language facilitator experience. It includes 191 work days with hourly pay of $15.03–$16.39.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Previous experience as a Language Facilitator.
• Experience with students who have language deprivation.
• Ability to read and comprehend written program plans and class instructions.
• Must maintain required trainings and certifications and provide documentation.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and attend regularly.
• Must be present at the designated job site daily.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teachers to meet student needs.
• Monitors comprehension and reinforces instruction/behavior as directed.
• Explains vocabulary, reinforces instruction, and supports classroom communication.
• Assists with duties that support the classroom environment without hindering language facilitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the SJCSISD Administration.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Language facilitation

Student support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

LANGUAGE FACILITATOR

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885501

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

The Language Facilitator is a fluent language user who provides direct language instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in a one-on-one or small group setting. This is not an Interpreter role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language
• Previous experience as a Language Facilitator.
• Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation.
• Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the teacher(s) and other school personnel to ensure the needs of the student are being met.
• Monitors students' comprehension and provides instructional and/or behavioral reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher(s).
• Introduces and explains vocabulary, repeats and reinforces classroom instruction, fosters appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills.
• Assist teachers and administration with duties that contribute to the enhancement of the classroom environment while not interfering with the primary duty of language facilitation.
• Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Special Education Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a 191 day position. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.03 to $16.39 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pam Hagelgans , HR Assistant
• 62445 Shimmel Rd
• Centreville, Michigan 49032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]