The Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, has an opening for a Student Development Associate at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform beginning level duties in providing supervision and instruction to students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf
- Provide active and vigilant supervision to students in dormitories. Complete physical rounds every fifteen minutes.
- Escort and supervise students to cafeteria, recreational activities and school sponsored events.
- Provide tutoring and homework assistance to students with varying learning styles, abilities and motivational levels and monitor study time.
- Plan and implement outings and educational programs to reinforce life skills and ASL/English mastery striving to provide the best language accessible learning environment.
- Maintain records pertinent to dorm operations and discipline and decorate seasonally with home-like touches.
- Supervise athletic practices and games
- Perform other duties as assigned.
***This is a 2nd shift position. The hours are Sunday – Thursday 3:15 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.***
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- State retirement system and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
- Paid holidays (12.5 days/year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements
Education:
High School Graduate
Experience, Training, or Skills:
None
Substitute Education for Experience:
None
Substitute Experience for Education:
None
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.):
None
Preferred Skills:
Prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred
ASL Job Posting: Student Development Associate
Pay Grade: 09
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $2,236.16 - $3,354.34
Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
To apply, visit the Personnel Cabinet Website
For questions regarding this position, contact: Amy Hislope, HR Administrator, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422. Email: amy.hislope@education.ky.gov
Application Deadline: June 9, 2026
Additional Information
The Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781.
The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.