Communication Facilitator 24/25 SY

Job Description

Description

Summary : The Communication Facilitator (CF) uses multiple means of communication, both those familiar to the student along with expanding the student's vocabulary and language skills in order to facilitate two-way communication between educators, peers, and the educational community as a whole.

These methods include but not limited to : American Sign Language, auditory / oral, word approximation, and electronic devices.

The CF will assist others in communicating directly with the student as well as voicing student's response, as needed. The CF will also work with students on understanding assignments under the direction of the teacher of service or teacher of record.

Other responsibilities may include hygiene skills, recess, cafeteria, bus duty or assisting other students in other classrooms when assigned student is absent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance during instruction, including modeling and support of DHH students across multiple learning environments.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide appropriate modifications and accommodations for DHH students in accordance with their IEP.

Encourage students to participate through their preferred mode of communication in classroom learning experiences in order to ensure comprehension of subject manner.

Support and document the development of effective friendships and social relationships.

Utilize a system for progress monitoring student achievement toward IEP goals.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment and materials.

Communicate regularly with parent / guardians regarding their student's progress.

Maintain confidentiality regarding records and information.

Attend case conferences, as needed.

Other duties may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Critical core competencies for successful performance in this role include :

Highly developed communication skills

Results-oriented

Unwavering moral compass guided by personal ethics, integrity, tolerance, and trustworthiness

Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to support the classroom teacher and other building staff in a professional and collegial manner

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.)

Preferred : Proficient in American Sign Language

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch down. The employee is occasionally required to sit or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift / move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.