Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Springville, UT

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah 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 two caring and motivated part-time Paraprofessional Aides to work with our deaf/hard-of-hearing students at the Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf in Springville. A paraprofessional aide assists a classroom instructor in working with deaf/hard-of-hearing students, who may have additional disabilities.

Requirements

Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization.
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.
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with disabled children
MANDT training
A valid Utah driver license with clean driving record

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, etc.;
Provide support in a classroom environment by working directly with teachers and students.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Maintain calendars; schedules and coordinates appointments.
Design and/or prepare training/instructional materials, teaching aids and devices.