Language Facilitator (ASL)

Clark-Pleasant Community School; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark-Pleasant Community School is seeking a Sign Language Facilitator to aid communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students within the educational environment. Responsibilities include ensuring access to auditory and visual information, collaborating with teachers, and monitoring student comprehension.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Experience in communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) individuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms.
• Willingness to participate in training for assistive devices and communication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between D/HH students and classroom staff.
• Monitor student's comprehension and instructional reinforcement.
• Collaborate with staff to meet student needs.

Skills

Communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals

Interpersonal skills

Ability to paraphrase information

Understanding of assistive technologies

Job description

Primary Function

The Sign Language Facilitator's primary role as a member of the educational team is to facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and classroom teacher, administrators, peers, and other school staff.

• Monitor D/HH students' understanding of all auditory information within the educational setting and facilitate communication between the D/HH student and his/her general education teachers, students and other school staff as appropriate in the student's preferred communication mode(s).
• Preview classroom setting (including lighting, placement, availability of captioning, etc.) and modify physical environment as needed to ensure the provision of equal access to visual and auditory information for D/HH students.
• Preview instructional lessons and materials to ensure accurate facilitation of instructional content.
• Collaborate with the teacher of the D/HH and other school staff to ensure the needs of the student are met, and serves as liaison within the school environment, promoting positive and cooperative relationships.
• Monitor student comprehension and provide instructional reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher of the D/HH and other school staff. Introduce and explain vocabulary, repeat and reinforce classroom instruction, foster appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills, coordinate the provision of lecture notes, and perform other tasks as appropriate to ensure D/HH students have equal access to the auditory information in the regular education classroom, under the direction of the teacher of D/HH and other school staff, and in accordance with student IEPs.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• ASL certification is not required.
• Experience in communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) individuals.
• Specialized training or the willingness to participate in training in the use of assistive devices, amplification and language facilitation techniques.
• Working knowledge or ability to attain knowledge of assistive technology and communication devices.
• Understanding the potential impact of hearing loss on communication development.
• Ability to handle a variety of formats and situations (videos, lab work, theater, languages, athletics, etc.) that are applicable to the educational level.
• Clear, easily understandable speech; expressive facial animation a plus.
• Knowledge of or interest in learning about the lip-reading process.
• Ability to paraphrase information on the student's language level.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal history check.

Personal and Professional Responsibilities

• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Demonstrate respect for supervisors, subordinates and peers.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, administrators and community members.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team.
• React to change productively.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in a general school setting; read normal print and a computer screen; work with frequent interruptions; work independently; frequent walking, standing, sitting, some stooping, bending and reaching; read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at the appropriate grade level; math skills at the appropriate grade level proficiency; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; copying, coordinating and demonstrating.

AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.