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:

• 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.