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Language Facilitator (ASL)

JobID:

2926

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Hearing Impaired Date Posted:

9/11/2026

Location:

Ruth Callon Center Date Available:

09/24/2026 Sign Language Facilitator

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

SUPERVISES

None FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR

185 day Calendar Part-Time this year and moves to full-time 6.75 hours for 2025-2026

STANDARD HOURS:

6.75 Hours/Day

CORP STATUS

Classified Compensation $35/

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.