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:

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language

3. Previous experience as a Language Facilitator.

4. Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation.

5. Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials.

6. 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).

7. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

8. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the

job.

9. Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates with the teacher(s) and other school personnel to ensure the needs of the student

are being met.

2. Monitors students’ comprehension and provides instructional and/or behavioral reinforcement as needed, under the direction of the teacher(s).

3. Introduces and explains vocabulary, repeats and reinforces classroom instruction, fosters

appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self-advocacy skills.

4. 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.

5. Other duties as assigned by the County ISD Administration.

Application Procedure:

To be considered as a candidate, please apply online at Berrien County Schools Consortium.

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002,

Direct any questions or inquiries related to this posting to:

Heather Cram

Special Education Supervisor

Watervliet Public Schools

269-463-0754

heather.cram@watervlietps.org

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Language Facilitator (Temporary)