Deaf Mentor, USDB

Full-Time. Salary: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour. Hybrid work arrangement. Recruiter:
Melanie Butters (melanieb, 801‑629‑4726). Final date to receive applications: 5/29/2026.

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking two Deaf Mentors to serve families with deaf/hard‑of‑hearing children aged birth to three years in Northern Utah and the St. George area.

• Provide home‑based services to families with deaf/hard‑of‑hearing children, covering American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.
• Prepare and write lesson plans.
• Perform weekly home visits, follow the curriculum provided, and model activities for parents to work with children during the week.
• Help families access deaf community activities and events.
• Apply bilingual, bicultural teaching methods to deaf/hard‑of‑hearing children.

• Must be deaf.
• Must have advanced ASL skills.
• Must have knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Must be well‑versed in language acquisition, principles of ASL best practices, and have a specialization in teaching adults the principles of ASL and Deaf culture.
• Deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

• Travel is required.
• Willingness to work a schedule that meets the needs of families, including evenings and Saturdays, and to participate in multiple Deaf culture events throughout the year.
• Work in a typical office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Observe safety and fire regulations.
• Typical duties may include sitting, walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving an automobile. Special physical demands are not required.
• Preference given to applicants with a degree in Early Childhood Education and/or experience working with deaf/hard‑of‑hearing children.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday; 7.5 hours per day (183 days per school year).

Northern Utah and St. George.

Applicants must successfully pass a criminal history check.

No.

AE – Employees of the State Board of Education. This is a career service exempt at‑will position.

• Job stability and reliable employment within a well‑established organization.
• Career growth opportunities for skill development and leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful work that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957‑9390.