In-Office Paraprofessional for Visually Impaired Students

State of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider a rewarding Paraprofessional opportunity in Ogden, UT. Work with blind/low-vision students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired at USDB.

This part-time, in-office position emphasizes preparing teaching materials, assisting with instruction, and documenting student progress in a supportive classroom setting.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, e.g. bus duty, recess, lunch, bathroom (may include diapering).
• Provide support in a classroom environment by working directly with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Designs and/or prepares training/instructional materials, teaching aids and devices.

Skills

Classroom support

Record keeping

Behavior support

Material prep

Communication with teachers

Flexible work

Job description

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider a rewarding Paraprofessional opportunity in Ogden, UT. Work with blind/low-vision students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired at USDB.

This part-time, in-office position emphasizes preparing teaching materials, assisting with instruction, and documenting student progress in a supportive classroom setting.