LANGUAGE FACILITATOR

Language FacilitatorThe 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:High School diploma or equivalentIntermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign LanguagePrevious experience as a Language Facilitator.Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation.Bilingual interpretation of ASL, preferred.Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials.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).Must be able to lift 30 pounds.Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.Performance Responsibilities:Collaborates with the teacher(s) and other school personnel to ensure the needs of the student are being met.Monitors students' comprehension and provides instructional and/or behavioral reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher(s).Introduces and explains vocabulary, repeats and reinforces classroom instruction, fosters appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills.Gradually leads students towards more responsibility for their own education, communicative competence, and independence.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.Supports students who are D/HH with understanding of all auditory and visual information within the educational setting and facilitates communication between the student and their classroom teachers, administrators, peers, and other school personnel.Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration.Reports To: Special Education SupervisorPerformance Appraisals: Special Education SupervisorTerms of Employment: This is a 191 day position. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.