Sign Language Facilitator (ASL)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
8/6/2024

Location:
Clark-Pleasant Middle School

Date Available:
08/20/2024
Sign Language Facilitator


REPORTS TO: Building Principal


SUPERVISES: None


FLSA Status: Exempt


WORK CALENDAR: 185 day Calendar


STANDARD HOURS: 6.75 Hours/Day


CORP STATUS: Classified


COmpensation $19.99/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.


AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT


Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.


As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.


People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.