Job Description

Student Educational Services Aide, USDB

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $24.00 - $ 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 agency. We are looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and responsible Student Educational Services Aide to work under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired at USDB. This position is located in Springville, UT.

Principal Duties:
As a Student Educational Services Aide you will:

• Provide field support to blind and visually impaired students who may also have additional disabilities or needs.
• Provide direct supportive instruction to blind and visually impaired students without daily supervision/intervention of assigned Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
• Provide one-on-one educational support and assistance to students.
• Provide assistance to classroom teachers as appropriate.
• Provide braille instruction, both contracted and uncontracted.
• Provide braille and tactile graphic material preparation for all levels of students (academic to severe).
• Assists in determining/distinguishing students’ needs and provides instruction in the proper use of low vision aids, classroom accommodations, etc.
• Meet with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents, when appropriate/as directed by TVI, and assists the TVI in meeting the requirements of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Travel from school to school with students who are blind and visually impaired attending their neighborhood schools
• Assist the student in accessing content or curriculum in their classrooms using technology or tools.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate:
The Ideal Candidate must or be willing to:

• Willingness to learn and receive training on the job.
• Experience as an educational aide, paraprofessional, or other related teaching experience.
• Learn both contracted and uncontracted Braille. This is not an expectation at the outset of employment.
• Learn the necessary technology for the blind such as Jaws, Braillenote, and other V.I. equipment, and educational needs specific to blind/visually impaired students.
• Ability to follow teacher’s directions and lesson plans, transcribe and produce student materials.
• Work independently
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be dependable and have good organizational and time-management skills.
• Within one year of hire must pass a braille literacy test, contracted and uncontracted with an 85% or better score.

Supplemental Information

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Risks found in a potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack, etc. (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
• This is a full-time position that works during the school year. Work schedule, Monday through Friday.

About the Role

Location –
900 S 1200 W
Springville, Utah, 84663
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.