DEAF MENTOR

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB), we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers, we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.

ASDB was founded in 1912 – the year of Arizona’s statehood. ASDB serves over 2,000 children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf, one school for the blind, our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs, and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse, young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college, career and life.

DEAF MENTOR

Location : Phoenix / Tucson

Employee Status : Permanent

Hours Per Week : 40

Work Calendar : 12-Month

Pay Rate : $

Other : ASL Required

Travel Required

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Job Description :

Reporting to the Deaf Mentor Coordinator the areas of responsibility is to provide parent education the the Deaf Mentor Program in the conjunction with the Early Learning Program and Arizona Early Intervention Program as mandated by Part C (0-3) of the Individuals with Disability Education Act. This position requires the provision of sensitive and effective communication with families according to individual family needs recognizing the diverse cultures and language backgrounds that are served by the program. This position also directs the families to community resources. Travel is required for delivery of services.

Effectively schedule and conducts home visits and instruction both in person and via remote technology selecting and implementing the appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind children and as defined in their IFSP(Individual Family Service Plan) / IEP (Individual Education Plan) outcomes. Creates and maintains reports and documentation in compliance with federal and state laws.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies or related field of study required

• A minimum of 4 years professional Deaf Mentorship experience or from a related position may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Or a combination of education and experience, with experience granted on a year to year basis when accepting combination of education and professional experience.

American Sign Language proficiency ASLPI 4 or higher

LICENSING CERTIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business

Valid Arizona State Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit

Principles and practices of administration and management

Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

An understanding of Early Childhood Development

An understanding of Deaf Mentor practices

Knowledge of community programs and resources

Basic knowledge about Deafness and impact on development

Basic knowledge of IDEA Part C (0-3)

Knowledge of Deaf Culture & History

Basic knowledge of Individual Family Service Plan / IEP

Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

Individual differences in family behavior and cultures

Multiple communication modalities - Define modalities

DEMONSTRATED SKILL / ABILITY TO :

Utilizing Various Deaf Mentor / Visual Communication Sign Language Tools and checklists for monitoring development

Monitoring / assessing performance

Planning and organization

Social perceptiveness

Time Management

Verbal / non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with families in appropriate languages

Skills in ASL for families using American Sign Language for children with varied hearing levels

Teach American Sign Language in a classroom and or remote setting

knowledge of formal American sign language grammar

Time Management

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact the Recruiter at :

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE / ADA Reasonable Accommodation :