Outreach Consultant (ASL) (KS) Kansas School for the Deaf

JOB DESCRIPTION: (Detailed Position Description provided upon request)
This position is part of a multidisciplinary Outreach Team that provides services and resources to support children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) via direct and/or consultative services for the families, early intervention programs, school districts, and professionals who serve them. Evidence-based practices in bilingual deaf education are emphasized. This position will conduct consultations, observations, and/or evaluations for students receiving Outreach services, including Language Assessment Program (LAP) evaluations. LAP evaluations assess, monitor, and track language developmental milestones in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or English of children from birth through age 8 who are DHH. This position will complete all scheduled reports, including, but not limited to, language assessment program evaluations, and others as assigned by the specifi ed due date to maintain current records. They will also interpret evaluations, assessments, and therapy progress/prognoses to parents, students, staff , and other authorized personnel and participate in IFSP, IEP, and student team meetings as needed. Additional duties may include providing consultative support, early intervention services, and resources for DHH children ages 3-21 and presenting at and participating in training and conferences.
This position requires travel throughout Kansas and may require overnight stays. Requires
flexibility in working hours. Applicants do not need to live in the Kansas City metro area to be eligible for this job.
Attend all required meetings; use appropriate communication skills.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
● Hold valid licensure as an Early Childhood Special Educator, Early Childhood Unified, Teacher of the Deaf or Speech-Language Pathologist (related fields may be considered)
● Proficiency in ASL and written English (ASL and English skills will be assessed)
● Knowledge and/or experience in working with children who are DHH
● Knowledge of educational law and guidelines applying to IDEA
● Knowledge of evaluation and assessment procedures, testing protocols, communication modes/methods, and language development for DHH children
● Able to work collaboratively with professionals from different disciplines, families and/or caregivers, and service providers
Preferred COMPETENCIES:
● Proficiency in other languages and/or sign systems
● Knowledge and/or experience in working with children who have multiple disabilities
● Understand language milestones/language development in ASL and English in children from birth through age 8, and be able to identify subtleties/approximations of language presented by the child
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment from Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) are contingent upon background check results and any applicable workplace references. Background checks are conducted through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Backgrounds Plus, the Kansas Department of Children and Families, and the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Off ender Registry. KSD may contact previous employers for workplace references. Within 30 days of employment, a tuberculosis test (and any applicable treatment) must be completed by a medical provider at the employee’s expense, along with a health certificate.