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The position acts in role of the Visual Language Specialist for the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education (The Center). This position reports directly to the Deaf Education Coordinator and functionally to the Assessment Team Lead.
DUTIES:
Incumbent works as a specialist in visual languages, including American Sign Language (ASL). The incumbent’s specialty will be used to provide ongoing services, assessments and trainings to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. Service provision may include early intervention, teacher of deaf/hard of hearing, School-Age Mentor services. Assessments may occur individually or as part of the Center’s multi-disciplinary team charged with providing assessments and services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing, birth through school exit, and their families throughout the state of Indiana. The Visual Language Specialist reports to the Deaf Education Coordinator.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary assessments of children who are deaf or hard of hearing in the state of Indiana.
- After completion of assessment, provides preliminary results to parents and professionals involved with the child.
- Provides language evaluation of students using relevant or adaptive testing materials, frequently working in conjunction with the assessment team’s speech language pathologist.
- Submits a written assessment report as a portion of the multidisciplinary team report. Represents assessment team at case conferences as assigned.
- Continues to expand upon the number and type of ASL as well as other visual language and communication assessment tools by working with researchers in the field.
- Develops and shares resource materials regarding the developmental milestones of ASL, the development of bilingualism, visual language learning, and strategies for visual access in various educational settings.
- Creates and provides trainings for families and professions related to ASL development.
- Coordinates the development of ASL programming and resources for families.
- Performs duties related to the coordination of the Deaf Mentor Program as well as School-Age Mentor services.
- Provides consultation as to determine appropriate goals, objectives, strategies and educational or classroom accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provides support to the teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing of students referred for evaluation when they need assistance for follow up and support of strategies for students in need of ASL and other visual language supports in the classroom setting. May also provide consultation and support to Early Intervention Professionals.
- Observes students who are deaf and hard of hearing in their educational environments and provide consultation, technical assistance and resources related to a child’s access.
- Works collaboratively with Educational Interpreters to determine appropriate language matches for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Participates in Center initiatives and committees.
- Attends professional development activities.
- Contributes ideas and efforts for Deaf Educational programming, Assessment team and Center improvement.
- Represents the Center in various functions as determined by the supervisor.
- Completes other duties as assigned, such as consultation and programming for post-secondary transition for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Job Requirements:
- Willingness to uphold the Center’s Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.
- Ability to communicate clearly and have organization skills.
- Strong background in American Sign Language linguistics and teaching reading and English to deaf and hard of hearing children.
- Fluency in four major areas of American Sign Language: expressive, receptive, grammar and literacy.
- Ability to observe, evaluate and assess child/student competency levels in American Sign Language as well as using other visual language strategies; ASL Tactile skills would be positive as well to observe and assess those skills in deafblind children/students.
- Knowledge of child development and adolescence behavior.
- Ability to write reports concisely and in a timely manner to comply with deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
The language specialist needs to have studied and used American Sign Language as a language of communication. The language specialist must be trained specifically in the linguistics aspect of American Sign Language in order to evaluate specific information involved with the language. With this background the specialist must also be a native or near native user of the language in order to analyze students’ language samples.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Visual Language Specialist needs to be professional with approaching colleagues, professionals and parents of children being assessed to draw appropriate information or providing assessment results and/or recommendations. The Visual Language Specialist needs to be aware of the Federal and State Special Education laws and follow those rules and regulations in the delivery of services as well as Center philosophy and team policy and procedures.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Incumbent has frequent contact with Center director, Deaf Education Coordinator, other Center staff members, ISD, ISDH and other State agency staff, children, parents and early intervention and school professionals.
BENEFITS AT INTELLIBEE
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
SUMMARY
The position acts in role of the Visual Language Specialist for the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education (The Center). This position reports directly to the Deaf Education Coordinator and functionally to the Assessment Team Lead.
DUTIES:
Incumbent works as a specialist in visual languages, including American Sign Language (ASL). The incumbent’s specialty will be used to provide ongoing services, assessments and trainings to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. Service provision may include early intervention, teacher of deaf/hard of hearing, School-Age Mentor services. Assessments may occur individually or as part of the Center’s multi-disciplinary team charged with providing assessments and services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing, birth through school exit, and their families throughout the state of Indiana. The Visual Language Specialist reports to the Deaf Education Coordinator.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary assessments of children who are deaf or hard of hearing in the state of Indiana.
- After completion of assessment, provides preliminary results to parents and professionals involved with the child.
- Provides language evaluation of students using relevant or adaptive testing materials, frequently working in conjunction with the assessment team’s speech language pathologist.
- Submits a written assessment report as a portion of the multidisciplinary team report. Represents assessment team at case conferences as assigned.
- Continues to expand upon the number and type of ASL as well as other visual language and communication assessment tools by working with researchers in the field.
- Develops and shares resource materials regarding the developmental milestones of ASL, the development of bilingualism, visual language learning, and strategies for visual access in various educational settings.
- Creates and provides trainings for families and professions related to ASL development.
- Coordinates the development of ASL programming and resources for families.
- Performs duties related to the coordination of the Deaf Mentor Program as well as School-Age Mentor services.
- Provides consultation as to determine appropriate goals, objectives, strategies and educational or classroom accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provides support to the teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing of students referred for evaluation when they need assistance for follow up and support of strategies for students in need of ASL and other visual language supports in the classroom setting. May also provide consultation and support to Early Intervention Professionals.
- Observes students who are deaf and hard of hearing in their educational environments and provide consultation, technical assistance and resources related to a child’s access.
- Works collaboratively with Educational Interpreters to determine appropriate language matches for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Participates in Center initiatives and committees.
- Attends professional development activities.
- Contributes ideas and efforts for Deaf Educational programming, Assessment team and Center improvement.
- Represents the Center in various functions as determined by the supervisor.
- Completes other duties as assigned, such as consultation and programming for post-secondary transition for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Job Requirements:
- Willingness to uphold the Center’s Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.
- Ability to communicate clearly and have organization skills.
- Strong background in American Sign Language linguistics and teaching reading and English to deaf and hard of hearing children.
- Fluency in four major areas of American Sign Language: expressive, receptive, grammar and literacy.
- Ability to observe, evaluate and assess child/student competency levels in American Sign Language as well as using other visual language strategies; ASL Tactile skills would be positive as well to observe and assess those skills in deafblind children/students.
- Knowledge of child development and adolescence behavior.
- Ability to write reports concisely and in a timely manner to comply with deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
The language specialist needs to have studied and used American Sign Language as a language of communication. The language specialist must be trained specifically in the linguistics aspect of American Sign Language in order to evaluate specific information involved with the language. With this background the specialist must also be a native or near native user of the language in order to analyze students’ language samples.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Visual Language Specialist needs to be professional with approaching colleagues, professionals and parents of children being assessed to draw appropriate information or providing assessment results and/or recommendations. The Visual Language Specialist needs to be aware of the Federal and State Special Education laws and follow those rules and regulations in the delivery of services as well as Center philosophy and team policy and procedures.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Incumbent has frequent contact with Center director, Deaf Education Coordinator, other Center staff members, ISD, ISDH and other State agency staff, children, parents and early intervention and school professionals.
BENEFITS AT INTELLIBEE
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Language Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to relate specifically to the Language Specialist duties, not just language generally. A degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, or translation studies strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general humanities degree.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Language Specialist roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that post roles but have never sponsored the visa type you need, saving weeks of back-and-forth.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government contractors often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning no lottery. Language roles at these institutions, including localization coordinators and court interpreters, can start any time of year.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up your occupation code in the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation. Language Specialist roles often fall under SOC 27-3091, and the wage level your employer certifies affects both your offer and USCIS scrutiny during adjudication.
Document language proficiency with certifiable evidence
Gather certifications, published translations, interpreter credentials, or testing scores before your employer starts the I-129 petition. USCIS RFEs for Language Specialist roles frequently challenge specialty occupation, so concrete credential documentation strengthens the petition from the outset.
Time your petition around translation project cycles
Many Language Specialist roles are project-based. If your employer's need is tied to a specific contract or product launch, confirm the H-1B start date works within the 60-day cap-gap or grace period window to avoid gaps in authorized employment.
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Find Language Specialist JobsLanguage Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Language Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like linguistics, translation, interpretation, or a closely related discipline. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are harder to approve. Your employer's job description needs to tie the degree requirement directly to the duties performed, not just list a degree as a preference.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Language Specialist positions?
Federal agencies, defense contractors, international organizations, universities, and large technology companies with localization teams are consistent sponsors for Language Specialist roles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in this field on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Language Specialist and related occupation codes.
What SOC code applies to Language Specialist roles and how does it affect the H-1B petition?
Most Language Specialist roles fall under SOC 27-3091 (Interpreters and Translators) or occasionally under SOC 27-3042 (Technical Writers) depending on duties. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level that must appear on the LCA. A mismatch between the job duties and the SOC code is a common source of DOL audit scrutiny and USCIS RFEs.
Can I switch Language Specialist employers while on an H-1B?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Language Specialists, the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at your current employer to maintain continuous authorized status.
How does the O*NET classification for Language Specialists affect specialty occupation evidence?
O*NET classifies Interpreters and Translators as a Job Zone 4 occupation, meaning most positions typically require a bachelor's degree. Your employer can reference the O*NET profile in the I-129 support letter to establish that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, which is one of the four prongs USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation eligibility.
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