Job Description

Title:   ORAL COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR SUBSTITUTE - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Provide communication support and language enhancement/enrichment to facilitate communication for a student with hearing loss, who may use personal hearing aids, cochlear implants and/or FM devices; will be required to provide clarification at times for a student learning to listen; assist the special education and/or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP); reinforce instruction under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous related experience in effective use of sign language and development of listening and spoken language skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing;
• Preferred Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level 1 / 2 or passed written EIPA and have EIPA Level 3 or hold any Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certificate (Excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of interpreting services, including oral interpreting
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and the general public
• Ability to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) in the development of listening and spoken language skills
• Skill in handling varied, multiple duties
• Ability to work with and communicate with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment
• Awareness of various characteristics of students with special needs
• Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity and exemplary oral and written communication skills required to perform all performance responsibilities.
• Ability to gather and interpret data gathered in all school settings.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the student who is deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) in locating the source of sound (speaker/teacher) and in maintaining preferential seating and direction of student's attention to speaker to include classroom, assemblies, special presentations, and other school activities occurring within the regular school day.
• Assist the student who is deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) by repeating and/or rephrasing spoken messages and/or putting spoken language in written/typed form as needed
• Providing prompts to student to self-advocate for their hearing needs
• Gathering materials for previewing vocabulary, concepts, and underlying language structures that may need to be pre-taught
• Encourage peers and adults to use normal speech and language when interacting with the student who is D/HH in order to model appropriate oral communication
• Perform assigned duties related to the learning process
• Implement proper use and care of assistive devices/auditory equipment within activities during the instructional day
• Encourage and foster interaction with other students
• Collect data to monitor student comprehension and speech/language under supervision of staff.
• Provide professional communication with staff and parents under the direction of and in collaboration with the special education teacher
• Participate in staff development activities related to area of assignment
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and principal

Reports to:

Director of the Department of Accountability and Instructional Services

Terms of Employment:

Substitute as needed. Pay according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

2/13/2013