Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, USDB

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

Job summary

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) seeks two caring Paraprofessionals to support blind/low-vision preschool students in Salt Lake City under the supervision of an Instructor. These part-time positions run for nine months (181 days) per school year, with a 29-hour work week and no benefits eligibility.

Roles include preparing materials, tracking progress, and assisting with daily routines. Candidates should be able to lift over 50 pounds, follow instructions, and maintain records;

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Ability to deal with strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting of students over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and tutor individual students under the supervision of the instructor.
• Communicate the progress of the students to the instructor.
• Perform duties related to 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 (bus duty, recess, lunch, bathroom).
• Provide support in a classroom environment by working with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Design and prepare instructional materials and teaching aids.

Skills

Following instructions

Data entry

Physical endurance

Risk awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, 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

TheUtah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind(USDB) invites you to consider an enjoyable andgratifying employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for two caring and motivated Paraprofessionals to work with our blind/low-vision preschool students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Low Vision at USDB. These positions are located in Salt Lake City.

Roles & Responsibilities: As a Paraprofessional you will:

• 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.
• These are part-time positions for nine (9) months (181 days) each school year.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Ability to deal with strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students and/or lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to deal with risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations.

Preferred Experience:

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization.
• Techniques for assisting and providing effective support to classroom teachers.

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 fifty pounds.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment.
• These are part-time positions for nine months, 181 days each school year. Work schedule Monday through Friday, 29 hours a week.

About the Role

Location –
1655 East 5300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106
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].