LANGUAGE FACILITATOR

POSITION GOAL:

The Language Facilitator is a fluent language user who provides direct language instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in a one-on-one or small group setting. This is not an Interpreter role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent  
2. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language
3. Previous experience as a Language Facilitator.
4. Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation.
5. Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials.
6. Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
7. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
8. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
9. Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates with the teacher(s) and other school personnel to ensure the needs of the student are being met.
2. Monitors students’ comprehension and provides instructional and/or behavioral reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher(s).
3. Introduces and explains vocabulary, repeats and reinforces classroom instruction, fosters appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills.
4. Assist teachers and administration with duties that contribute to the enhancement of the classroom environment while not interfering with the primary duty of language facilitation.
5. Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration.

REPORTS TO:    Special Education Supervisor

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS:    Special Education Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   This is a 191 day position. Salary and conditions of employment are                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        determined by the Board of Education.

Salary : $15 - $16