FHLB Des Moines is hiring: SpEd Paraprofessional Communication Access Facilitato

locations: Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO* Reports consistently for work as scheduled* Performs other duties as assigned* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards* Adapts sign language level and/or mode to meet the communication needs of students* Assists staff and peers in understanding students’ total communication needs* Assists team in assuring student is meeting current IEP goals* Assists team members with other tasks/projects as directed* Assists the student and other professionals in understanding the role of a transcriptionist* Attends conferences and/or workshops specific to attain interpreter Continuing Education Units* Attends pre-job and on-going professional learning opportunities, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job duties* Confidentially communicates student’s social, emotional, and academic progress and needs with appropriate staff* Facilitates all communication between deaf, heard of hearing, and nonverbal students, staff, peers, and others* Informs appropriate service provider or supervisor of progress, changes, problems, and equipment needs* Interprets message faithfully using American Sign Language (ASL), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Pidgin Signed English (PSE) guidelines in all student-related situations* Maintains regular communication with teachers to identify concepts, specific vocabulary, and necessary materials for tutoring* Participates in the IEP team meeting for students receiving services, as requested* Performs real-time transcription of academic lectures and discussions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing accurately so that the intent and spirit of the message is conveyed* Plans, prepares, and teaches sign language lessons to hearing peers of the deaf students to foster student independence and peer relationships* Prepares instructional visual or tactile aids and prepares for future lessons under guidance of licensed teacher* Records quarterly documentation of student expressive signing vocabulary* Supports verbal communications with the use of sign language* Troubleshoots education devices and amplification equipment as a sign or oral communication facilitator to ensure proper functioning* Troubleshoots transcription equipment to ensure proper functioning* Tutors students as needs arise under licensed instructor supervision* Tutors students to support curriculum under licensed instructor supervision* Ability to access and follow school policies and procedures and defer discipline to the appropriate authority* Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing* Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems, including databases and spreadsheets* Ability to determine salient points of a lecture and discussion* Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public* Ability to follow oral and written instructions* Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner* Ability to maintain an impartial attitude during assistance to students* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities* Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks* Ability to receptively understand students’ signs and expressively communicate in the students’ preferred communication method* Ability to travel and provide own transportation between buildings* Ability to troubleshoot basic technical related issues* Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities* Ability to work independently without direct supervision* Ability to work individually with students to assist them in completing assignments and independent work using classroom teacher’s strategies* Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility* Computer proficiency including office productivity applications* Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting* Demonstrated oral and written fluency in English* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness* Demonstrates understanding of tutoring methods for working individually and as part of a team in tutoring children with hearing loss in a classroom setting* Detail-oriented* Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible* Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills* Knowledge of or willingness to learn about issues facing students with hearing loss* Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills* Willingness to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices* Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning courses* Working knowledge of sign language using American Sign Language (ASL), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Pidgin Signed English (PSE)* Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties* Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils* Lifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs.; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely lift 50 lbs. each in a two person lift* Ability to physically escort a student to various locations* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination for signing* Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reachingFor more information on our benefits, please visit .**How to Apply:** New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:* A current resumePlease do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the postinglocations: Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO- We believe people are the heart of our success.- We believe relationships matter.- We believe in quality education. #J-18808-Ljbffr