Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, USDB

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking two caring and motivated Paraprofessionals to work with blind/low-vision preschool students under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Low Vision. These part-time positions are located in Salt Lake City and involve supporting students in academic and daily activities within a classroom environment. The role requires preparing materials, tutoring students, communicating progress to the instructor, assisting with behavior interventions, and supporting routine daily activities. This is a nine-month (181 days) position per school year, with a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to 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
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• 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

Benefits

• Job Stability
• Career Growth
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed