Special Education - Vision Education Support Professional (30409)

Weber SD TalentEd; Ogden (UT); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Weber School District in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a Vision Education Support Professional (ESP) to assist visually impaired students under the direction of the special education team. The position is 3.0 hours per day (15 hours per week), part-time, non-exempt, and 180-day calendar.

Starting immediately, this role involves creating instructional materials, Braille tasks, and adaptations for students with visual impairments. Benefits are not provided; grant funding may affect ongoing status.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typing and keyboarding skills.
• Experience with technology; effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to learn and transcribe Braille.
• Willingness to learn and use Braille-related equipment.

Responsabilités

• Assist VI professionals under supervision in creating and delivering instructional materials.
• Use braille translation software.
• Operate Apple, Macintosh, or PC computers for word processing.
• Assist the VI with modifications and supplemental services for students with visual impairments.
• Participate in training on VI technology.
• Maintain and follow instructional material plans and IEP data.
• Attend to attendance as an essential function and work onsite.

Connaissances

Typing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience with disabilities

Braille learning

Formation

High School diploma

Outils

Braille translation program

Computer keyboard

Printer

Braille printer (Embosser)

Braille writer

Assistive technology devices

Description du poste

Special Education - Vision Education Support Professional (30409)

Weber School District District Office - Special Education - Ogden, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944247
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:Vision ESP (grades preK-12+)

Calendar/Contract:180 Days

Salary Schedule:Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule

Hours:3.0 hours/day | 15.0 hours/week (using time clock kiosks to forclock in/outpunches)

Eligible for Benefits:No

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews.Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application.

This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the special education director(s) and teachers of the visually impaired, the ESP assists assigned teaching personnel in the creation of materials, delivery of materials, and instruction of special education students with visual impairments. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

Essential Functions:

• Working with and under the immediate direction of Special Education director and with VI professionals
• Use braille translation software
• Use word processing programs on Apple, Macintosh, or PC computers
• Assist the VI with modifications and supplemental services necessary for the education of students with visual impairments
• Participate in training on any new VI technology (e.g. software, computers, adaptive assisted devices)
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Additionally, assisting the VI professional(s) with:

• Planning, production, and organization of instructional material
• Individual and/or group instruction activities
• Promote and maintain educational team goals.
• Maintaining and taking educational IEP Goal Data
• Operate in accordance with district and school regulations
• Braille, record, or enlarge textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, and diagnostic tests that are not available through state agencies
• Assist the VI and teachers in promoting student independence
• Assist the VI and teacher with modifications and supplemental services necessary for the education of students with visual impairments

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Physical Requirements (including, but not limited to, the following):

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
• Utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior interventions
• Participate in and utilize Mandt training (to be determined by leadership)
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Typing and keyboarding skills
• Experienced with technologyEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children with disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn and transcribe Braille
• Willingness to learn and use specialized equipment such as:
• • Braille translation program
  • Computer keyboard
  • Printer
  • Braille printer (Embosser)
  • Tactual and braille production equipment (Braille writer)
  • Assistive technology (such as electronic braillenote, abacus).
• Must be able to travel to different work locations, if required

NOTE: The statements above describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Juliana Woodbury , Special Education Director
• District Office - Special Education
• Email: [e-mail]