Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, USDB

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is hiring two caring and motivated paraprofessionals to support blind and low-vision preschool students in Salt Lake City. The paraprofessionals work under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Low Vision and provide direct classroom support to teachers and students. These are part-time positions for nine months (181 days) each school year, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 29 hours per week. The position is in-office/on-site.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.
• Ability to meet strenuous physical requirements, including prolonged standing and walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; and recurring lifting of students and/or lifting more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 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 instructor’s supervision.
• Communicate students’ progress to the instructor.
• Perform duties related to motivating students and supporting their achievement in academic and skills areas.
• Assist with behavior interventions under the instructor’s direction.
• Assist with routine daily activities, including bus duty, recess, lunch, and bathroom needs, which may include diapering.
• Provide classroom support by working directly with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Design or prepare training and instructional materials, teaching aids, and devices.

Benefits

• Job stability and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Opportunities to develop valuable skills and pursue leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful work contributing to community services and organizational goals.
• A supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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