Sensory Communication Facilitator Billings Public Schools - 3.9 Billings, MT Job Details Full-time $21.36 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Experience working with individuals with disabilities High school diploma or GED Assistive technologies

Full Job Description JobID:

5871

Position Type:

Support Staff/SENSORY

COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR

Date Posted:

8/5/2026

Location:

Various Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Sensory Communication Facilitator 9-months, Monday-Friday; 6.5 hours/day; .813

FTE Salary:

$21.36/hour

FULLY PAID INSURANCE

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PERS RETIREMENT

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VACATION/SICK DAYS

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.

PROVIDES SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF COMMUNICATION DUE TO A SENSORY DISABILITY BY

Preparing the students materials using various methods to include: Braille, enlarged print, auditory tapes, CCTV, tactile graphics, or technology as directed by the teacher of the blind or visually impaired During the lesson presentation, determining the best possible way to present a lesson for a student or adapt the lesson to meet the student's needs Teaching Braille, mobility, low vision aids and other strategies required by the student as planned by the teacher Implementing instruction or tutoring visually impaired students in academic curricula Assisting the visually impaired students with daily living tasks emphasizing independence 2.

PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TEACHER BY

Evaluating accessibility of the classroom Recording observations of the effectiveness of provided services and instructional strategies Recommending needed modifications, adaptations, equipment, strategies, and methodologies Attending, upon request, CST, IEP, parent meetings, and school 3.

PROVIDES SUPPORT BY

Instructing staff in the usage of CCTV, mobility training/cane, Braille embosser, Braille writer, slate and stylus, computer usage, low vision aids and telescopic aids for the blind or visually impaired This position is assigned to the Vision Program. That department makes staff assignments to specific schools based on student needs. The program direction comes from the department with input from building level staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. High school diploma or GED; education specific to children with special needs and/or experience; special knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of low vision aids, assistive technology for children with visual impairments; inter-personal communication; and traveling throughout the district. Go to www.billingsschools.org and click on "Employment Opportunities" "

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."

Closes:

Open Until Filled Please Note:

Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.