Communication Facilitator

Salary:
This paraprofessional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule - HS Diploma: $28,880 (daily rate $152.00) or High School plus 48 college credits OR Associates Degree OR 5 years of classroom support: $31,160 (daily rate $164.00) for the 26/27 SYAdditional Stipend:
This position qualifies for an annual stipend of $2,950

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal:
To facilitate effective communication and participation between students who use sign language and staff in a variety of educational environments. Provide individualized instructional, communication, language, and behavioral supports to students at the direction of the classroom teacher.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Support the instruction of the student, especially in the expansion of signed communication system.
2. Work with the teacher as a team member in the educational, language, communication, and social development of the assigned student.
3. Assist the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment.
4. Assist the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
5. Act as a positive social and emotional role model for the student.
6. Facilitate all school activities, announcements, and related comments in the prescribed mode so the student has visual supports, access to the content, and supports for educational participation.
7. Support educational staff in the development of their signing abilities.
8. Communicate with all members of the educational team to ensure accurate, timely sharing of important information relevant to the student.
9. Communicate clearly and concisely; communicate the essential information related in the educational setting at an appropriate developmental level.
10. Communicate student progress and needs to all staff included in educational program.
11. Apply sound judgment in resolving conflicts and solving problems.
12. Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
13. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.
14. Apply basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments.
15. Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
16. Interpret technical instructions and regulations.
17. Perform instructional activities and monitor the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
18. Provide input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the student’s academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs, and other areas as appropriate.
19. Foster a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supersede the teacher's authority in managing all aspects of the instructional program.
20. Perform CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
21. Apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
22. Assist in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
23. Provide coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitor recess, lunch, etc., as needed.
24. Assist the assigned student to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or offsite experiences, all of which may include lifting.
25. Participate in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
26. Perform clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
27. Complete the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner.
28. Attend and participate in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork.
29. Maintain confidentiality by refraining…