Job Description

Position Type: Contracted Services

Location: Itinerant Position

Position: Mentor for Deaf Students

Salary: $22.00 / hour

Supervision: Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Support

Job Summary: As a Deaf Mentor you will help increase student knowledge and ability to advance both educationally and as a member of the Deaf Community. Deaf mentors will support language acquisition and development while exhibiting appreciation for and understanding of Deaf Culture. The Deaf Mentor will work in collaboration with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to support students in Expanded Core Curriculum which focuses on the following areas: Audiology, Career Education, Communication, Family Education, Functioning Skills, Self-Advocacy, Social-Emotional Skills, and Technology.

This position requires that the applicant be Deaf or Hard of Hearing and fluent in ASL. This position supports students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program in Kanawha County from Preschool to Adult. The Deaf Mentor must be flexible to work at school locations or provide virtual support.

Qualifications

• Must be bi-lingual in English and ASL and be Deaf or Hard of Hearing and have the ability to communicate fluently in both languages.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; however, higher educational levels are preferred.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience working with children and their families, including but not limited to: counseling, education, non-profit management, or other related fields.
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to communicate with staff and parents who are hearing.
• Must be knowledge of the technology available to assist in effective communication and daily living.
• Ability to be unbiased, open-minded, and supportive of the variety of communication styles in the total communication program.
• Collaborate with DHH staff to prepare focused interactions and lessons.
• Help the student and families to access Deaf community activities and events.
• Provide bi-lingual, bi-cultural support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Interact with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, respect, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively to overcome communication barriers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Supplemental Information:

• Multiple Deaf Mentors may be contracted through Kanawha County Schools.
• Mentors may be given preference or contracted for services based on mentor strengths in connection with content to be addressed and student need regardless to initial employment date.
• Mentors should be willing to work contracted hours that meets the needs of the students being served, including school activities that may occur during the evenings, weekends, and be willing to participate in Deaf culture events throughout the year.
• Typical contracted services will be by the hour and will occurring during school hours.