Job Description

Paraprofessional for the Blind/Visually Impaired, USDB

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary – $19.00 - $ Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Melanie Butters | melanieb@usdb.org | 385-460-8266
Application Deadline – Open Until Filled

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an enjoyable and gratifying employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a caring and motivated Paraprofessional to work with our blind/low vision students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Low Vision at USDB. This position is located in Salt Lake City.

Roles and Responsibilities
As a Paraprofessional you will:

• Prepare teaching materials and tutor individual students under the supervision of the instructor
• Communicate the progress of the students to the instructor
• Perform such duties as may relate to the motivation and achievement of students in academic and skills areas
• Assist with behavior interventions under the direction of the instructor
• Assist with routine daily activities, i.e. bus duty, recess, lunch, bathroom (may include diapering), etc.
• Provides support in a classroom environment by working directly with teachers and students.
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Designs and/or prepares training/instructional materials, teaching aids and devices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization
• Techniques for assisting and providing effective support to classroom teachers
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form;
• Excited about working with students with disabilities.
• Positive in their dealings with teachers and other staff.
• Good listeners who follow directions well.
• Respected and trusted by students and parents.
• Willing to be flexible in work tasks and assignments.

Supplemental Information

• There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack. Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.
• This position has strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students with limited mobility and/or their personal needs equipment. Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• This is a part-time position for nine (9) months (181 days) each school year. Work schedule Monday through Friday.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment.

About the Role

Location –
1655 East 5300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here

EEO Statement
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.