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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Language Specialist
Frame your language pair as a specialty
Employers are more likely to sponsor when your language combination is rare and business-critical. Emphasize proficiency in less common languages like Arabic, Mandarin, or Korean alongside English to strengthen the specialty occupation case for H-1B.
Target industries with consistent sponsorship history
Government contractors, tech localization teams, and international organizations sponsor Language Specialists most reliably. These employers have established immigration processes and understand the prevailing wage requirements that come with H-1B and similar visa filings.
Ensure your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in linguistics, translation studies, or a related language discipline is essential. A general humanities degree may require additional documentation to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Pursue OPT or STEM OPT if recently graduated
If you graduated from a U.S. university, Optional Practical Training lets you work for a sponsoring employer immediately while they prepare your H-1B petition. Use this window to demonstrate value and secure a sponsor before your authorized period ends.
Document your specialized expertise thoroughly
For O-1 visa eligibility, compile evidence of recognized expertise: published translations, awards, conference presentations, or contracts with prominent clients. Language Specialists with documented achievements in literary translation or technical localization have a stronger case than generalists.
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Can a Language Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the job must demonstrably require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like linguistics, translation, or computational linguistics. Roles described broadly as 'bilingual support' or 'language assistance' often fail this test. Positions requiring technical translation, localization engineering, or advanced interpretation in a specialized domain are far more likely to qualify. Your employer's job description language matters significantly during USCIS adjudication.
What visa options exist for Language Specialists who don't win the H-1B lottery?
Canadian and Mexican nationals can apply for TN status as translators or interpreters without a lottery. Applicants with extraordinary ability in translation or interpretation may qualify for the O-1A visa. Some Language Specialists working for international organizations qualify for G or A visa categories. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers who sponsor across multiple visa types, not only H-1B, so it's worth browsing available positions there.
Does my foreign language degree qualify for U.S. visa sponsorship purposes?
Foreign degrees are generally acceptable for H-1B sponsorship if they're evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by a credentialed credential evaluation service. A three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or India may qualify depending on the evaluator's assessment. Your employer typically commissions this evaluation as part of the H-1B petition. A degree in linguistics, translation, or a related language field strengthens equivalency arguments considerably.
Which employers most commonly sponsor Language Specialists?
Government contractors supporting defense and intelligence agencies, major tech companies with global localization teams, international consulting firms, and UN-affiliated organizations are the most consistent sponsors. Language Specialists in machine translation, AI training data annotation, and software localization are in particularly high demand. You can filter actively sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify which companies are currently hiring for these roles.
What approval rates should Language Specialists expect for H-1B petitions?
Approval rates for Language Specialist H-1B petitions depend heavily on how the role is framed. Petitions citing a clear degree requirement in linguistics or translation and detailing complex, specialized duties see stronger outcomes than generic filings. USCIS issues Requests for Evidence more frequently when the specialty occupation argument is thin. Working with an experienced immigration attorney to build a well-documented petition substantially improves the chances of approval on first adjudication.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Language Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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