SpEd Paraprofessional Communication Access Facilitator
Listed on 2026-01-29
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher
Location:
EAC (Education and Administration Center)Recruiting
Start Date:
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tutors and facilitates communication for students who are nonverbal and/or deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH), in and out of the classroom; involved in oral and auditory interaction, requiring interpersonal communication and use of technology and/or communication devices; performs day-to-day activities under the supervision of a teacher; does not make diagnostic or long-term evaluative decisions regarding students.
Note:
This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Adapts sign language level and/or mode to meet the communication needs of students
Assists staff and peers in understanding students’ total communication needs
Assists team in assuring student is meeting current IEP goals
Assists team members with other tasks/projects as directed
Assists the student and other professionals in understanding the role of a transcriptionist
Attends conferences and/or workshops specific to attain interpreter Continuing Education Units
Attends pre-job and on-going professional learning opportunities, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job duties
Confidentially communicates student’s social, emotional, and academic progress and needs with appropriate staff
Facilitates all communication between deaf, heard of hearing, and nonverbal students, staff, peers, and others
Informs appropriate service provider or supervisor of progress, changes, problems, and equipment needs
Interprets message faithfully using American Sign Language (ASL), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Pidgin Signed English (PSE) guidelines in all student-related situations
Maintains regular communication with teachers to identify concepts, specific vocabulary, and necessary materials for tutoring
Participates in the IEP team meeting for students receiving services, as requested
Performs real-time transcription of academic lectures and discussions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing accurately so that the intent and spirit of the message is conveyed
Plans, prepares, and teaches sign language lessons to hearing peers of the deaf students to foster student independence and peer relationships
Prepares instructional visual or tactile aids and prepares for future lessons under guidance of licensed teacher
Records quarterly documentation of student expressive signing vocabulary
Supports verbal communications with the use of sign language
Troubleshoots education devices and amplification equipment as a sign or oral communication facilitator to ensure proper functioning
Troubleshoots transcription equipment to ensure proper functioning
Tutors students as needs arise under licensed instructor supervision
Tutors students to support curriculum under licensed instructor supervision
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