Job Description

Student Life Technician, USDB

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
2 available positions: Grave shift and Swing shift
Recruiter – Melanie Butters | melanieb@usdb.org | 385-460-8266
Application Deadline – 8/9/2026

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for two dynamic and meticulous candidates to fill the Student Life Technician positions in Ogden. These positions involves working with residential students at the Deaf School.

*Work Schedule in coordination with the school year, August - June, 5 nights a week. Grave Shift: Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and Swing Shift: Monday through Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and available to substitute for other Student Life Technicians.*

Key Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities
As a Student Life Technician you will:

• Helps to monitor and consequate behavior as prescribed by written interventions.
• Records corresponding data.
• Helps students increase independence in eating, dressing, toileting, communication and leisure skills.
• Reports student progress to staff and parents as needed.
• Communicates with parents and teachers.
• Follows prescribed procedures in emergency situations.
• Reports medical problems to medical staff and assists in rendering emergency and maintenance health care under the
• Direction of a registered nurse.
• Supervises students in the cottages and on activities.
• Transports students (some may be in wheelchairs) to and from meals and activities.
• Transfers and carries students with limited mobility as needed.
• Provides basic custodial care of facilities, does laundry and dishes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess or eligibility of:

• American Sign Language (ASL) skills required.
• Have experience dealing with students with behavior challenges, taking data and tracking behavior.
• MANDT training or Crisis Prevention Training will be provided by this agency prior to working with students.
• Must comply with a strict level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is contingent upon employment.

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 heavy lifting of students with limited mobility and/or their special needs equipment. Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment.
• "Work Schedule in coordination with the school year, August - May: 5 nights a week. Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. AND Monday through Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and available to substitute for other Student Life Technicians."

About the Role

Location –
742 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, Utah, 84404
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.