Language Facilitator (ASL)

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation; West Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation seeks a dedicated Sign Language Facilitator to support Deaf/Hard of Hearing students within the educational team. You will help ensure equal access to classroom information and facilitate communication between students and staff.

As part of the role, you will monitor understanding, reinforce instruction, and collaborate with the D/HH teacher and other school staff to meet individual needs while maintaining confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• ASL certification is not required.
• Experience in communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
• Willingness to train in use of assistive devices and language facilitation techniques.
• Working knowledge of assistive technology and communication devices.
• Understanding impact of hearing loss on communication development.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and records.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and teachers, administrators, peers and staff.
• Monitor comprehension and provide instructional reinforcement as directed.
• Preview classroom settings and materials to ensure equal access to information.
• Collaborate with D/HH teacher and staff to meet student needs and promote positive relationships.
• Coordinate provision of lecture notes and ensure access to auditory information in regular classrooms.

Skills

Experience with D/HH

Interpersonal skills

Clear, concise communication

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Tools

Assistive devices training

Assistive technology knowledge

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Clark-Pleasant Community School

• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Date Available: 09/24/2026

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 185 day Calendar Part-Time this year and moves to full-time 6.75 hours for 2025-2026

STANDARD HOURS: 6.75Hours/Day

CORP STATUS: Classified Compensation $35/Hour

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District

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, fosters 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.

Postings current as of 9/13/2026 1:17:06 PM CST.

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