Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, USDB

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Springville, UT

5d•$19 - $20•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. These positions are located in Springville and will be under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Low Vision. The role involves preparing teaching materials, tutoring individual students, communicating student progress, assisting with behavior interventions, and supporting daily classroom activities. The positions are part-time, 29 hours per week, for nine months each school year.

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

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