Language Facilitator/American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman City Schools seeks a Language Facilitator/ASL Interpreter to provide 1:1 language access and support across the school day. The role requires ALBIT licensure, an EIPA score 3.0–3.9 (or approved equivalent), and a valid substitute license, with travel between campus sites as needed.

You will collaborate with the TOD, teachers, and families, maintain confidential records, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality language access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ALBIT licensure and EIPA score with ethics exam.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.
• Must hold Alabama Substitute License.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, 1:1 language access and support across the school day.
• Deliver language targets through group and 1:1 sessions.
• Participate in weekly trainings with the TOD and staff.
• Maintain regular communication with TOD and families.

Skills

ASL fluency

Collaboration with TOD & teachers

Verbal/written/visual communication

Educational technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ALBIT permit/licensure

EIPA score 3.0–3.9 + exam

Background clearance

Alabama Substitute License

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Language Facilitator / American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

REPORTS TO:

Student Services Coordinator

EVALUATION:

Cullman City Schools Evaluation Plan

SUPERVISES:

None

DAYS / HOURS:

185 Days / 7.5 Hours

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

Education & Credentials:

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet state and federal compliance requirements:
  • State Permit / Licensure: Candidate must hold a valid Permit or License issued by the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators (ALBIT);
  • Permit: Candidate is required to have an EIPA score between 3.0 and 3.9 (or equivalent approved assessment) plus pass an approved written knowledge/ethics exam (e.g., EIPA Written Test).
  • Background Clearance: Must clear the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) background check and fingerprinting (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5).
• Must hold a valid Alabama Substitute License; may be obtained prior to board approval.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation for school-to-school travel; occasionally.

Knowledge & Skills:

• High level of fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or expertise in visual language acquisition and Listening and Spoken Language strategies.
• Ability to work cooperatively and build positive working relationships with students (including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing), certified teachers, the Teacher of the Deaf (TOD), families, and administration.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills with proficiency in educational technology, digital learning tools, and shared progress monitoring documents.
• Ability to learn, understand, and implement individualized visual language targets, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and evidence-based instructional techniques under the guidance of a TOD and special education team.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide full-time, 1:1 language acquisition support and complete, developmentally appropriate language access throughout the entire school day across all environments (classroom, 1:1 structured pull-out sessions, cafeteria, recess, and school activities).
• Deliver weekly language and learning targets intensively across large group, small group, and structured 1:1 settings using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Participate in weekly 3–4 hour hands-on coaching sessions with the Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and student to learn child-specific language targets and evidence-based visual language strategies.
• Attend and actively engage in weekly team trainings led by the TOD to continuously improve ASL proficiency, language-building strategies, and instructional techniques.
• Maintain regular communication and check-ins with the TOD to ensure faithful implementation of language-building techniques and address implementation questions.
• Support the student’s active engagement with classroom routines, peer interactions, and academic content using ASL or Listening and Spoken Language to the greatest extent possible.
• Collect data and maintain accurate, daily progress monitoring logs on assigned language and learning targets using shared digital documents to inform strategic instructional adjustments.
• Help students with special needs transition safely through the school environment, including physical transfers, maneuvering adaptive equipment, and supervising during non-instructional times.
• Assist students with daily self-help and personal care needs (e.g., toileting, hygiene, mobility, and feeding) as needed.
• Maintain active ALBIT licensure/permit requirements and adhere to state ethical standards for educational interpreters and language facilitators.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records and personal information in compliance with IDEA and FERPA guidelines.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, positive human relations skills, and attend required professional development or supervisory meetings.

Physical Demands:

• Movement & Agility: Regularly sits, stands, walks, runs, bends, stoops, squats, crouches, and kneels to actively support students
• Lifting & Positioning: Frequently reaches and regularly lifts, pushes, pulls, carries, or moves up to 50 pounds (including positioning students and managing adaptive equipment)

Work Environment:

• Behavioral Support: Interaction with students who exhibit behavioral challenges managed under a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP); based on job placement.
• Travel: Occasional travel between schools based on student and program needs.
• Itinerant Placement: May be reassigned to different facilities as required by student and program demands.
• Collaboration: Regular verbal and functional communication with students, staff, and administration

Background Check Required:

(Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Additional Details:

Position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Cullman City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by internal applicants by means of transfer.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial year of employment if hired after September 30.

Salary Schedule:

Cullman City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.