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:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language
- Previous experience as a Language Facilitator.
- Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.