Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, USDB

United Trading Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing at the Kenneth Burdett School for the Deaf in Ogden. This part-time, on-site position supports a classroom instructor and deaf/hard of hearing students.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, tutoring students, tracking progress, supporting behavior interventions, and maintaining records. ASL proficiency, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a Utah driver license are required; a

Qualifications

• ASL skills required for assignments in the ASL classrooms.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to drive a state vehicle is required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and tutor individual students under the instructor's supervision.
• Communicate student progress to the instructor.
• Assist with motivation and achievement in academics and skills.
• Support behavior interventions under the instructor's direction.
• Assist with routine daily activities and maintain classroom records.
• Design or prepare training materials and teaching aids.

Skills

ASL skills

Classroom support

Communication

Confidentiality

Safety and handling

Tools

Utah Driver License

Job description

Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, USDB

Job Details

FT / PT Status – Part-Time

Salary – $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – Open until filled*

Key Responsibilities

TheUtah 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 caring and motivated individual to fill the position of Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing working at the Kenneth Burdett School for the Deaf in Ogden.

The Paraprofessional assists a classroom instructor in working with deaf/hard of hearing students, who may have additional disabilities.

• 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.
• 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 aids and devices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization.
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills required for assignments in the ASL classrooms
• Techniques for assisting and providing effective support to classroom instructors.
• Practical skills in working effectively with students.
• Safe and timely response to special classroom situations.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to drive a state vehicle is required.

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.)
• These positions have strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students (some with limited mobility) and/or their personal needs equipment. Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working with disabled children, MANDT training, and a valid Utah Driver License.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
• This is apart-time position for 9 months, 181 days each school year. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 30 hours per week.

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.

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.

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].