Paraprofessional for the Blind/Visually Impaired, USDB

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking a caring and motivated Paraprofessional to work with blind/low vision students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Low Vision at USDB. This position is located in Salt Lake City and involves preparing teaching materials, tutoring individual students, communicating student progress, assisting with behavior interventions, and supporting routine daily activities. The role also includes providing classroom support, maintaining records, and preparing instructional materials.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to lift and carry 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 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.