Sensory Communication Facilitator

Billings Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; 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 needing alternative communication methods due to sensory disabilities. The role emphasizes Braille, low-vision tools, and assistive technology within the Vision Program.

The position runs 9 months, Monday–Friday, 6.5 hours daily with full benefits and state retirement provisions. Collaboration with teachers and families is essential for successful student outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; education specific to children with special needs.
• Experience with low vision aids and assistive technology for visually impaired students.
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to travel across the district.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to students needing alternative communication due to sensory disabilities.
• Assist the teacher by evaluating classroom accessibility and documenting observations; recommend modifications.
• Instruct staff in CCTV, Braille, mobility training, and assistive technologies for the visually impaired.
• Attend CST/IEP/parent meetings when requested.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Travel across district

Special needs awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Braille embosser

Braille writer

CCTV

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Date Available: August 2026
• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Sensory Communication Facilitator

9-months, Monday-Friday; 6.5 hours/day; .813 FTE
Salary: $21.36/hour

FULLY PAID INSURANCE; PERS RETIREMENT; VACATION/SICK DAYS;

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. PROVIDES SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF COMMUNICATION DUE TO A SENSORY DISABILITY BY

• 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
• 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
• Teaching Braille, mobility, low vision aids and other strategies required by the student as planned by the teacher
• Implementing instruction or tutoring visually impaired students in academic curricula
• Assisting the visually impaired students with daily living tasks emphasizing independence

2. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TEACHER BY

• Evaluating accessibility of the classroom
• Recording observations of the effectiveness of provided services and instructional strategies
• Recommending needed modifications, adaptations, equipment, strategies, and methodologies
• Attending, upon request, CST, IEP, parent meetings, and school

3. PROVIDES SUPPORT BY

• 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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Closes: Open Until Filled

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.

* 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.