Language Acquisition Specialist-Chimes School

Compensation: $/Annually

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Facilitates interaction communication and the transmission of information per the students needs as identified by the IEP team. This requires proficiency in the mode(s) or communication language such as ASL and/or Pro Tactile Sign language used by the student.
• The specialist acts as a CDI by relaying classroom educational and social information to the designated student. This includes interpreting using protactile when the teacher is teaching addressing the whole class during morning meetings centers special classes or any other time the student is involved in a group setting.
• The specialist will work alongside the teacher to break down concepts using approaches that best fit their students including structuring the students curriculum.
• The specialist will work with the students transdisciplinary team to implement and meet the goals of the students IEP.
• Creates modifies and obtains instructional experiential learning or Assistive Technology (AT) materials as needed. It is the teachers responsibility to create lesson plans. The specialist can be creative when it comes to the childs education materials used and methods to teach and break down difficult concepts in the teachers lesson plans. The specialist will work alongside the teacher to create modifications to the lessons to best fit the students needs.
• Accompanies and supports the student across all environments for all schoolsponsored activities.
• Meets the physical needs of the student including assistance with toileting dressing feeding and monitoring the students hearing aid usage etc. based on the individual needs of the student.
• Work with the teacher to maintain communication between home and school as needed and determined by the team.
• Participates in the IEP meeting as needed and determined by the team.
• Participate in the assessments of the students and the preparation and progress reports behavior plans data collection and other documentation for program monitoring as needed with the teachers assistance and direction.
• Assist in maintaining the Code of Maryland State Department of Education regulations (COMAR).
• Attends and participates in inservice training staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
• Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
• Attends work regularly according to the assigned work schedule and by Agency policy.
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff supervisors administrators coworkers individuals served community professionals customers vendors and the public.
• Assumes other duties responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use tactile ASL.
• Proficient in American Sign Language.
• High motivation and positive approach.
• Strong communication and social skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; uses sound judgment.

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma.
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is a plus.

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

Whats in it for you

Total Rewards (For FullTime Employees >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Dependent and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through Tickets at Work
• And More!

Want to learn more

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