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 SY

Additional 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.

• Support the instruction of the student, especially in the expansion of signed communication system.
• Work with the teacher as a team member in the educational, language, communication, and social development of the assigned student.
• Assist the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Assist the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Act as a positive social and emotional role model for the student.
• 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.
• Support educational staff in the development of their signing abilities.
• Communicate with all members of the educational team to ensure accurate, timely sharing of important information relevant to the student.
• Communicate clearly and concisely; communicate the essential information related in the educational setting at an appropriate developmental level.
• Communicate student progress and needs to all staff included in educational program.
• Apply sound judgment in resolving conflicts and solving problems.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.
• Apply basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments.
• Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret technical instructions and regulations.
• Perform instructional activities and monitor the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
• Provide input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the student’s academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs, and other areas as appropriate.
• 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.
• Perform CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
• Apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
• Assist in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
• Provide coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitor recess, lunch, etc., as needed.
• Assist the assigned student to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or offsite experiences, all of which may include lifting.
• Participate in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
• Perform clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
• Complete the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend and participate in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork.
• Maintain confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
• Follow assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
• Work to create, maintain, and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the school community.
• Follow all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws; rules; and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Attend in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor, Team Director, or his/her designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the…