JOB TITLE: Language Facilitator
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The job of Language Facilitator was established for the purpose/s of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf
and/or hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction; assisting students with daily activities; providing voice to sign and
sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other
school personnel requiring assistance with students who are hard of hearing and/or deaf.
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
LENGTH OF WORK: 7:45AM TO 3:45PM - Monday through Friday (185 Days)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing in academic and non-academic activities, individually or in groups (e.g.
regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports music, assemblies, special events, etc.) for the purpose of
presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
o Facilitate all language necessary during classroom instruction for the purpose of facilitating effective communication.
o Provide support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or
reinforcing classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.
o Assist in modifying classroom logistics for the purpose of meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
o Maintain daily notes when requested for the purpose of reporting student progress on objectives and daily work.
o Assist as a resource to regular education for the purpose of orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include basic knowledge of child
development; and preparing and facilitating language to meet the basic needs of the student.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to
work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment
using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a
variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem
solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse
groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information
and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to
perform the jobs' functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying,
pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job
requires 40% sitting, 25% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certificates & Licenses: None