ASL Paraprofessional

Presentation High School

Job Classification: Staff

Position Title: ASL Paraprofessional

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

FTE: .6

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

Supervises: None

Pay Scale: $32-36/hr

About Presentation High School

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.

Position Summary

The ASL Paraprofessional supports students enrolled in Presentation High School's online American Sign Language (ASL) program by fostering a positive, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment. Working in collaboration with the online instructor and the Modern Language Department Chair, the facilitator monitors student engagement, provides academic encouragement, supports communication, and helps ensure students are successful in the online learning environment. The facilitator is a member of the Modern Language Department and participates in department meetings and other departmental initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise students during their online ASL classes and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Foster positive relationships with students and build a supportive classroom community.
• Monitor student engagement, participation, and progress, encouraging students to remain on task and seek assistance when needed.
• Serve as the primary on-campus liaison between students, parents, counselors, the online instructor, and the Modern Language Department Chair by facilitating timely communication regarding student progress, concerns, support needs, and overall success in the online ASL program.
• Promptly address student questions and communicate classroom observations, student concerns, and progress to the online instructor and Modern Language Department Chair to support student success.
• Collaborate with the online instructor and the Modern Language Department Chair to ensure students receive consistent academic support and appropriate interventions when needed.
• Attend Modern Language Department meetings and actively participate as a member of the department.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment, including supervising students during emergencies.
• Model the mission, values, and Catholic identity of Presentation High School in all interactions with students.
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Be available to provide academic, organizational, and social-emotional support to students throughout the school year.

Education & Experience

• 1 -2 years of Paraprofessional experience and/or classroom management.
• Some knowledge of ASL is preferred.  
• B.A. degree preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and Catholic educational philosophy of Presentation High School.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to build positive relationships with high school students and create a welcoming classroom culture.
• Strong classroom management and student supervision skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, department leadership, counselors, parents, and the online instructor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort using educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the program.
• Willingness to participate in occasional co-curricular activities and other school events as requested. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

The ASL Student Success Facilitator must be able to 

• Lift and/or carry a moderate weight of 10 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive hand motions
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal. 
• Work with frequent interruptions

Work Environment

Classroom/Office Setting

EEO Statement

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.