Language Facilitator​/American Sign Language; ASL) Interpreter

POSITION TITLE:

Language Facilitator / American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

REPORTS TO:

Student Services Coordinator

EVALUATION:

Cullman City Schools Evaluation Plan

SUPERVISES:

None

DAYS /

HOURS:

185 Days / 7.5 Hours

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

Education & Credentials:

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet state and federal compliance requirements:
  • State Permit / Licensure:
    Candidate must hold a valid Permit or License issued by the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transl iterators (ALBIT);
  • Permit:
    Candidate is required to have an EIPA score between 3.0 and 3.9 (or equivalent approved assessment) plus pass an approved written knowledge/ethics exam (e.g., EIPA Written Test).
  • Background Clearance:
    Must clear the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) background check and fingerprinting (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5).
• Must hold a valid Alabama Substitute License; may be obtained prior to board approval.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation for school-to-school travel; occasionally.

Knowledge &

Skills:

• High level of fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or expertise in visual language acquisition and Listening and Spoken Language strategies.
• Ability to work cooperatively and build positive working relationships with students (including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing), certified teachers, the Teacher of the Deaf (TOD), families, and administration.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills with proficiency in educational technology, digital learning tools, and shared progress monitoring documents.
• Ability to learn, understand, and implement individualized visual language targets, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and evidence-based instructional techniques under the guidance of a TOD and special education team.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide full-time, 1:1 language acquisition support and complete, developmentally appropriate language access throughout the entire school day across all environments (classroom, 1:1 structured pull-out sessions, cafeteria, recess, and school activities).
• Deliver weekly language and learning targets intensively across large group, small group, and structured 1:1 settings using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Participate in weekly 3–4 hour hands-on coaching sessions with the Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) and student to learn child-specific language targets and evidence-based visual language strategies.
• Attend and actively engage in weekly team trainings led by the TOD to continuously improve ASL proficiency, language-building strategies, and instructional techniques.
• Maintain regular communication and check-ins with the TOD to ensure faithful implementation of language-building techniques and address implementation questions.
• Support the student’s active engagement with classroom routines, peer interactions, and academic content using ASL or Listening and Spoken Language to the greatest extent possible.
• Collect data and maintain accurate, daily progress monitoring logs on assigned language and learning targets using shared digital documents to inform strategic instructional adjustments.
• Help students with special needs transition safely through the school environment, including physical transfers, maneuvering adaptive equipment, and supervising during non-instructional times.
• Assist students with daily self-help and personal care needs (e.g., toileting, hygiene, mobility, and feeding) as needed.
• Maintain active ALBIT licensure/permit requirements and adhere to state ethical standards for educational interpreters and language facilitators.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records and personal information in compliance with IDEA and FERPA guidelines.
• Demonstrate a high degree of…