Language Facilitator (ASL)

Sign Language Facilitator
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
WORK CALENDAR: 185 day Calendar
STANDARD HOURS: 6.75 Hours/Day
CORP STATUS: Classified
Compensation $35/Hour
PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District
Primary Function
The Sign Language Facilitator's primary role as a member of the educational team is to facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and classroom teacher, administrators, peers, and other school staff.
Representative Essential Duties
Monitor D/HH students' understanding of all auditory information within the educational setting and facilitate communication between the D/HH student and his/her general education teachers, students and other school staff as appropriate in the student's preferred communication mode(s).
Preview classroom setting (including lighting, placement, availability of captioning, etc.) and modify physical environment as needed to ensure the provision of equal access to visual and auditory information for D/HH students.
Preview instructional lessons and materials to ensure accurate facilitation of instructional content.
Collaborate with the teacher of the D/HH and other school staff to ensure the needs of the student are met, and serves as liaison within the school environment, promoting positive and cooperative relationships.
Monitor student comprehension and provide instructional reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher of the D/HH and other school staff. Introduce and explain vocabulary, repeat and reinforce classroom instruction, fosters appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills, coordinate the provision of lecture notes, and perform other tasks as appropriate to ensure D/HH students have equal access to the auditory information in the regular education classroom, under the direction of the teacher of D/HH and other school staff, and in accordance with student IEPs.
Essential Knowledge, Skills And Experience
ASL certification is not required.
Experience in communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) individuals.
Specialized training or the willingness to participate in training in the use of assistive devices, amplification and language facilitation techniques.
Working knowledge or ability to attain knowledge of assistive technology and communication devices.
Understanding the potential impact of hearing loss on communication development.
Ability to handle a variety of formats and situations (videos, lab work, theater, languages, athletics, etc.) that are applicable to the educational level.
Clear, easily understandable speech; expressive facial animation a plus
Knowledge of or interest in learning about the lip-reading process
Ability to paraphrase information on the student's language level
Possess effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain accurate and precise records
Ability to work with highly confidential information
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Must pass pre-employment criminal history check
Personal And Professional Responsibilities
Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
Demonstrate respect for supervisors, subordinates and peers
Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, administrators and community members
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful manner and maintain confidentiality
Work as part of a team
React to change productively
Working Conditions
Duties are performed in a general school setting; read normal print and a computer screen; work with frequent interruptions; work independently; frequent walking, standing, sitting, some stooping, bending and reaching; read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at the appropriate grade level; math skills at the appropriate grade level proficiency; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; copying, coordinating and demonstrating.

Salary : $72,800