Sensory Communication Facilitator

Billings-Public-Schools; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FULLY PAID INSURANCE

PERS RETIREMENT

VACATION/SICK DAYS

Job summary

Billings Public Schools seeks a Sensory Communication Facilitator to support students requiring alternate communication methods due to sensory disabilities. This 9-month, 0.813 FTE position runs Monday–Friday with 6.5 hours daily and pays $21.36/hour, with full benefits including insurance and retirement.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials (Braille, large print, tactile graphics), adapting lessons, teaching Braille and mobility, and assisting the teacher with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience with special needs preferred.
• Experience with low-vision aids and assistive tech preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to travel across the district.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials using Braille, enlarged print, tactile graphics, or other methods as directed.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs during instruction.
• Teach Braille, mobility, and other strategies for visually impaired students.
• Support instructor with accessibility assessments and instructional strategies.
• Assist visually impaired students with daily living tasks to promote independence.

Skills

Inter-personal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Education specific to children with special needs and/or experience

Job description

<h3><b>Sensory Communication Facilitator</b></h3><p>9-months, Monday-Friday; 6.5 hours/day; .813 FTE<br>Salary: $21.36/hour</p><ul><li>FULLY PAID INSURANCE</li><li>PERS RETIREMENT</li><li>VACATION/SICK DAYS</li></ul><h3>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><h3><b>1. PROVIDES SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF COMMUNICATION DUE TO A SENSORY DISABILITY BY</b></h3><p>may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p><ul><li>Preparing the students materials using various methods to include: Braille, enlarged print, auditory tapes, CCTV, tactile graphics, or technology as directed by the teacher of the blind or visually impaired</li><li>During the lesson presentation, determining the best possible way to present a lesson for a student or adapt the lesson to meet the student's needs</li><li>Teaching Braille, mobility, low vision aids and other strategies required by the student as planned by the teacher</li><li>Implementing instruction or tutoring visually impaired students in academic curricula</li><li>Assisting the visually impaired students with daily living tasks emphasizing independence</li></ul><h3><b>2. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TEACHER BY</b></h3><ul><li>Evaluating accessibility of the classroom</li><li>Recording observations of the effectiveness of provided services and instructional strategies</li><li>Recommending needed modifications, adaptations, equipment, strategies, and methodologies</li><li>Attending, upon request, CST, IEP, parent meetings, and school</li></ul><h3><b>3. PROVIDES SUPPORT BY</b></h3><ul><li>Instructing staff in the usage of CCTV, mobility training/cane, Braille embosser, Braille writer, slate and stylus, computer usage, low vision aids and telescopic aids for the blind or visually impaired</li></ul><p>This position is assigned to the Vision Program. That department makes staff assignments to specific schools based on student needs. The program direction comes from the department with input from building level staff.</p><h3>QUALIFICATIONS:</h3><p>To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. High school diploma or GED; education specific to children with special needs and/or experience; special knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of low vision aids, assistive technology for children with visual impairments; inter-personal communication; and traveling throughout the district.</p><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.</p><h3>Closes: Open Until Filled</h3><p>* Please Note: Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.</p>