Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, USDB

Part-time, 9-month (181 days) school-year positions, 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

About the Role

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 positions are located in Salt Lake City at 1655 East 5300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106.

A criminal background check is required for 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.
• Support routine daily activities, including bus duty, recess, lunch, and bathroom assistance (may include diapering).
• Provide direct support to teachers and students in a classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Design and/or prepare training/instructional materials, teaching aids, and devices.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.
• Ability to meet strenuous physical requirements, including long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting students and/or equipment over 50 pounds.
• Ability to manage risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, such as working with non-compliant, self-abusive, or aggressive students.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Work/life balance and a supportive team environment.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• Meaningful work contributing to community and organizational goals.

Pay

$19.00 - $ hourly wage.