Position Announcement at LA School for the Deaf

LSD ES10
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Rev 11/2008
TITLE: ASL Communication Specialist 1,2,3
Position #
G 15, 17,18
Reports to : Coordinator, Sign Language and Interpreting Services
SUPERVISES: NA
Professional Responsibilities:
Employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the
safety/security of others.
INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
1. Provides sign language instruction, general and specialized curriculum, in a class, small group, or individual setting.
2. Develops and presents workshops on a variety of topics, related to Deafness and American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Provides training to pre-service and existing Sign Language instructors.
4. Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the hearing impaired children served by the school.
5. Maintains a positive relationship with parents; the general public including the deaf community; professional associations; local and
state agencies.
6. Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship.
7. Respects the individual worth and dignity of each student.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Sets-up an ASL lab: researches available materials and resources, makes recommendations for purchases, oversees the operation
of the lab, etc.
2. Serves as lead person in the development of general and specialized Sign Language curriculum.
3. Co-coordinator of ASL Mentorship Program.
4. Develops plans of action for Sign Language learners to address weaknesses identified by the SCPI/SLPI.
5. Implement school system policies and school philosophy and program.
6. Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.
7. Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management.
8. Demonstrates ability in planning, organizing, and implementing.
9. Uses time effectively.
10. Exercises good judgment in decision making.
11. Maintains complete and accurate records.
SIGN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETING
1. Serves as a member of the SCPI Team as an interviewer and/or rater.
2. Interprets in a variety of settings, as assigned.
3. Prepares timely reports on the progress of assigned responsibilities.
4. Maintains confidentiality of information in accord with legal requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Displays dependability in attendance and punctuality.
2. Exhibits professional ethics.
3. Exhibits initiative.
4. Demonstrates appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
5. Exhibits willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
6. Assumes responsibility for professional growth.
7. Recognizes and follows established communication channels.
8. Participates in school-sponsored activities.
9. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in area of responsibility.

Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions, such as meeting the public,
communicating with professional and administrative staff, other school personnel, parents, members of the deaf community and others in a
school setting and to develop and implement special projects. Must possess excellent writing skills (some technical) and computer skills.
Must become a LSD approved driver and be willing to work a flexible work schedule with the core time being 8:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Physical Activity Level Some work is performed in physically comfortable position with little or light physical effort, and some work
requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required.
Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical
requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.