Sign Language & Communication Access Facilitator

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 seeks a SpEd Paraprofessional Communication Access Facilitator to provide transcription services and tutoring for students with significant hearing loss, enabling equal access to the curriculum. The role requires adaptation of sign language level and close collaboration with teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include real-time transcription, facilitating communication, and supporting IEP goals while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism across school

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paraprofessional in a School Setting is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification (American Heart Association / Red Cross / etc.) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes lectures and supports deaf/hard-of-hearing students in classrooms.
• Facilitates communication between deaf/HH/nonverbal students and staff.
• Tutors students and assists with curriculum under supervision of a licensed teacher.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

ASL

Transcription

First Aid/CPR

Sign language

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Transcription equipment

Sign language equipment

Job description

Academy District 20 seeks a SpEd Paraprofessional Communication Access Facilitator to provide transcription services and tutoring for students with significant hearing loss, enabling equal access to the curriculum. The role requires adaptation of sign language level and close collaboration with teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include real-time transcription, facilitating communication, and supporting IEP goals while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism across school