Paraprofessional for Blind/VI Students - In-Office (Ogden)

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

Job summary

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to join as a Paraprofessional to assist blind/low-vision students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired in Ogden, Utah. This part-time position is on-site and focuses on preparing materials, tutoring students, and supporting classroom activities.

The role requires patience, strong listening, and the ability to follow directions, with duties including behavior support, record-keeping, and collaboration

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, 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.

Job description

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to join as a Paraprofessional to assist blind/low-vision students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired in Ogden, Utah. This part-time position is on-site and focuses on preparing materials, tutoring students, and supporting classroom activities.

The role requires patience, strong listening, and the ability to follow directions, with duties including behavior support, record-keeping, and collaboration