Language Facilitator DHH (2026-2027 School Years)

·         Reinforce vocabulary, language structures, and instructional concepts introduced by classroom teachers.

·         Support expressive and receptive language development.

·         Assist students in understanding classroom routines, instructional expectations, and learning activities.

·         Encourage communication, self-advocacy, and student independence.

·         Support implementation of language and communication goals identified in the student's IEP.

·         Collect observational data regarding communication and language progress.

·         Collaborate with Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, speech-language pathologists, interpreters, classroom teachers, and related service providers.

·         Participate in educational planning meetings as requested.

·         Maintain confidentiality and district-required documentation.

·         Supports language learning and educational participation.

·         Works under the supervision of licensed educational staff.

·         May reinforce or clarify instructional concepts after teacher instruction.

·         May adapt communication strategies to support comprehension and language growth.

·         Does not provide impartial interpretation between languages.

·         Does not replace a qualified interpreter when interpreting services are required by the student's IEP.

·         Support equitable access to educational opportunities.

·         Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policy.

·         Demonstrate professionalism and effective collaboration.

·         Participate in professional development.

·         Promote respectful relationships with students, families, and staff.

·         Follow district policies and safety procedures.

·         Support inclusive educational environments.

·         Participate as a member of the IEP team and provide necessary input regarding communication needs and services.

·         Extracurricular and summer rate of pay will be equivalent to employee’s current hourly rate.

·         Additional responsibilities as defined by specific role.

·         Be able to work in various weather conditions

·         Be able to react immediately to an emergency for the safety and welfare of the students and staff.

·         Be able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead

·         Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity

·         Be able to demonstrate good finger dexterity

·         Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information

·         Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed

• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building 
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude

·         Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments

·         Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality

·         Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance

·         Knowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

·         Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors

·         Will be working under the direct supervision of the building principal and department supervisor to complete day to day tasks

·         Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy

·         Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues

·         Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

·         For schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave

·         Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator

·         All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of WPS and is appropriate for their position

·         High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

·         Post-Secondary degree in ASL/English Interpreting or other coursework preferred

·         Experience and specialized training in Deaf Education, communication disorders, interpreting, or related field preferred

·         Demonstrated proficiency in ASL and visual communication

·         Knowledge of language acquisition and child development

·         Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students preferred

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt