Student Educational Services Aide, USDB

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Ogden, UT

2d • 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 a knowledgeable, caring and responsible Student Educational Services Aide to work under the supervision of an Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired at USDB. This position is located in Ogden, UT.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and receive training on the job.
• Experience as an educational aide, paraprofessional, or other related teaching experience.
• Learn both contracted and uncontracted Braille. This is not an expectation at the outset of employment.
• Learn the necessary technology for the blind such as Jaws, Braillenote, and other V.I. equipment, and educational needs specific to blind/visually impaired students.
• Ability to follow teacher’s directions and lesson plans, transcribe and produce student materials.
• Work independently
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be dependable and have good organizational and time-management skills.
• Within one year of hire must pass a braille literacy test, contracted and uncontracted with an 85% or better score.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support to blind and visually impaired students who may also have additional disabilities or needs.
• Provide direct supportive instruction to blind and visually impaired students without daily supervision/intervention of assigned Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
• Provide one-on-one educational support and assistance to students.
• Provide assistance to classroom teachers as appropriate.
• Provide braille instruction, both contracted and uncontracted.
• Provide braille and tactile graphic material preparation for all levels of students (academic to severe).
• Assists in determining/distinguishing students’ needs and provides instruction in the proper use of low vision aids, classroom accommodations, etc.
• Meet with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents, when appropriate/as directed by TVI, and assists the TVI in meeting the requirements of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Travel from school to school with students who are blind and visually impaired attending their neighborhood schools
• Assist the student in accessing content or curriculum in their classrooms using technology or tools.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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