What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensory Communication Facilitator position at Billings Public Schools?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
JobID: 5871
Position Type:
Support Staff/SENSORY COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR
Support Staff/SENSORY COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR
Date Posted:
8/5/2026
8/5/2026
Location:
Various
Various
Date Available:
August 2026
August 2026
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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
2. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TEACHER BY
3. PROVIDES SUPPORT BY
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.
Go to www.billingsschools.org and click on "Employment Opportunities"
"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."
Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary : $21