What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kdg. Associate to Support Communication for Deaf Child position at St. Paul's Lutheran School - Waverly?
St. Paul’s Lutheran School is looking for an Associate to help support a deaf kindergarten student starting as early as January 3. Utilize sign language and total communication to present content and the intent of the spoken message at a language level most readily understood by a hearing impaired kindergartner. Will provide additional support to facilitate emerging and developing language such as repeating, clarifying, or restructuring information. The associate will work directly with the student for the purposes of monitoring classwork, comprehension, and making appropriate adjustments. Associate will provide appropriate tutoring including preliminary exposure to content-specific vocabulary, reviewing essential concepts, and/or providing additional opportunities for guided practice. Ability to use or willing to learn sign language preferred.