MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Full Time Language Facilitator (ASL)

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher(s), Center-based School Administration

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:
This position is a 211 total paid days, 7.5 hours per day position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:
This position is on the nonunion, hourly Grade H scale, $20.2735-26.6963 per hour.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The Language Facilitator’s primary role is to facilitate communication between students and their classroom teachers, administrators, peers and other school personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in American Sign Language
Ability to support students from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultural and ethnic groups
Maintain standards of confidentiality
No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities
Ability to read and comprehend written program plans, instructions and other classroom essentials
Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in American Sign Language
Previous experience as a Language Facilitator
Previous experience working with students who have language deprivation
Effective interpersonal skills in both written and receptive/expressive communication
Work independently and productively and willing to accept supervision and constructive feedback

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supports students who are D/HH with understanding of all auditory and visual information within the educational setting and facilitates communication between student and their classroom teachers, administrators, peers and other school personnel
Collaborates with the teacher(s) of the program 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) of the program
Introduces and explains vocabulary, repeats and reinforces classroom instruction, forster appropriate classroom communication strategies and student self advocacy skills
Gradually leads student towards more responsibility for his/her own education and communicative competence
Assists teachers and administration with duties that contribute to the enhancement of the classroom environment while not interfering with the primary duty of language facilitation

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing/Walking up to 6 hours per day
Sitting up to 1 hour per day
Lifting up to 35 pounds 2 to 3 times per hour for 7 hours
Fine motor skills required to do things such as write, pick up small objects, assist student with buckles and snaps
Gross motor skills required to do things such as shift weight from foot to foot while balancing a load with hands and arms, lift large objects, and lift limbs of student

May be required to pass a MAISD-paid physical examination and/or back x-ray before an unconditional offer of employment can be made

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is accomplished in a classroom environment, at community sites or in a community based instructional site

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by administration

CREDENTIALS, SPECIAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE,

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Interpersonal Skills – Strong interpersonal skills are vital to ensure effective relationships with the teacher, other team members and parents and students

WORK LOCATION(S):

Work may be performed in any centralized special education classroom operated by the MAISD, at community-based instructional sites, or at community job placement sites

TRAVEL/OVERTIME EXPECTATIONS:

Travel may be periodically necessary to and from instructional sites or to meetings or conferences in the area.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.