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Language Support Specialist
Moscow School District
Begin Date: March 20, 2023
Location: Moscow, ID
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Description:
Work under the direction of the Special Education Teacher/Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to facilitate learning English and American Sign Language/Pidgin Signed English (ASL/PSE) for students who are deaf/hard of hearing in a variety of settings.
Qualifications:
1. Training and skill in American Sign Language/Pidgin Signed English (ASL/PSE).
2. Ability to adapt and present curriculum under direction of the teaching staff to match student’s level of understanding.
3. Basic knowledge of language development.
4. Ability to work well with a wide variety of adults and children.
5. Ability to teach and mentor language development, both spoken and signed depending on the student’s IEP language goals.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Training or experience in childhood development and/or elementary education.
2. Training or experience in helping children with special needs.
3. Willingness to help students, peers, staff and others in the understanding and use of sign language.
4. Willingness to participate in team meetings.
Salary & Hours:
$20.45 / hour
20 hours / week
Additional Information:
Candidate hired will be required to submit proof of identity and employment eligibility. A criminal history check is required at the employee’s expense.
The Moscow School District does not discriminate against any individual in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, physical characteristics, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), marital status, national origin (including limited English proficiency), socioeconomic status, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.
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