Driver/Vision Aide, USDB

United Trading Group; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider the Vision Aide/Driver role in Springville. This position supports students with disabilities and requires travel to Salt Lake and surrounding areas, with part-time hours during the 26-27 school year.

The position is nine months (181 days) with a Monday–Friday schedule, roughly 29–30 hours weekly. A criminal background check is required, and benefits eligibility is limited as stated in the posting.

Qualifications

• 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 interactions with teachers and staff.
• Good listeners who follow directions well.
• Willing to be flexible in work tasks and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Drives a car or passenger van for transportation of staff.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules.
• Detects and eliminates safety hazards.
• Inspects vehicle for safety, fuel, oil and water before departure.
• Prepare teaching materials and tutor individual students under supervision.
• Communicate the progress of the students to the instructor.
• Perform duties related to motivation and achievement of students.
• Assist with behavior interventions under the instructor's direction.
• Provide support in a classroom environment with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Design and/or prepare training materials and teaching aides.
• Part-time nine months (181 days) with Monday–Friday schedule.

Skills

Classroom techniques

Teacher support

Follow instructions

Data entry

Disability education interest

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Adaptability

Job description

Driver/Vision Aide, 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
Application Deadline – Open Until Filled

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 responsible candidate to work as a Vision Aide/Driver. This position is located in Springville. Travel is required to Salt Lake and throughout the Salt Lake City surrounding areas.

This is a part-time position working nine months during the 26-27 school year only, 181 days. Work schedule is Monday – Friday, 29 hours a week.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Aide/Driver you will:

• Drives a car or passenger van for transportation of staff.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Detects and eliminates or minimizes safety hazards.
• Inspects vehicle for safety, fuel, oil and water before departure.
• 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
• Provide support in a classroom environment by working directly with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Design and/or prepare training/instructional materials, teaching aides, and devices.
• This a part-time position for nine (9) months (181) days for the 26-27 school year. Work schedule Monday through Friday, thirty (30) hours per week.

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 – 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 [phone].