SpEd Paraprofessional Communication Access Facilitator

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

38d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

SpEd Paraprofessional Communication Access Facilitator performs transcriptionist duties that provide students who have an educationally significant hearing loss with equal opportunities to access the regular curriculum; performs tutoring and functions as sign and/or oral communication facilitator for students who are non-verbal and/or Deaf/Hard of Hearing in and out of the classroom; performs duties that provide students who have an educationally significant hearing loss with equal opportunities to access the regular curriculum; 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

Requirements

Ability to access and follow school policies and procedures and defer discipline to the appropriate authority
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems, including databases and spreadsheets
Ability to determine salient points of a lecture and discussion
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain an impartial attitude during assistance to students
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks
Ability to receptively understand students’ signs and expressively communicate in the students’ preferred communication method
Ability to travel and provide own transportation between buildings
Ability to troubleshoot basic technical related issues
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to work individually with students to assist them in completing assignments and independent work using classroom teacher’s strategies
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrated oral and written fluency in English
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates understanding of tutoring methods for working individually and as part of a team in tutoring children with hearing loss in a classroom setting
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about issues facing students with hearing loss
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Willingness to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning courses
Working knowledge of sign language using American Sign Language (ASL), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Pidgin Signed English (PSE)
Experience as a Paraprofessional in a School Setting
First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Non-Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or two or more years (48 semester hours or more of college with no degree)
Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered
Keyboarding/Transcription Experience
Signing Experience

Responsibilities

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
Confidently 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

Benefits

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).
Academy District 20 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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