Deaf Mentor 3666 - Phoenix

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB; Hereford (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) in Hereford, TX seeks a Deaf Mentor Coordinator to provide parent education for the Deaf Mentor Program in coordination with Early Learning and IDEA Part C services. Travel is required to deliver services, including home visits, in person or via remote learning, with curriculum tailored to deaf and hard of hearing children.

The role emphasizes effective family communication, reporting, and adherence to federal/state requirements for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies or related field required.
• A minimum of 4 years professional Deaf Mentorship experience or related experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of IDEA Part C (0-3) and Deaf Culture & History.

Responsibilities

• Provide parent education for the Deaf Mentor Program in conjunction with the Early Learning Program and Arizona Early Intervention Program.
• Travel is required for delivery of services and conducts home visits.
• Schedule and conduct instruction in person and via remote technology; select curriculum to meet needs of deaf and hard of hearing children.
• Create and maintain reports and documentation in compliance with federal and state laws.

Skills

ASL communication

Verbal/non-verbal communication

Planning and organization

Time management

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies or related field

Tools

Sign Language Tools

Job description

CLASS SUMMARY

Reporting to the Deaf Mentor Coordinator the areas of responsibility is to provide parent education for the Deaf Mentor Program in 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.

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

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
• 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.

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 Employer.