Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/VI, USDB

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and tutor individual students under the supervision of the instructor
• Communicate the progress of the students to the instructor
• Perform such duties as may relate to the motivation and achievement of students in academic and skills areas
• Aid with behavior interventions under the direction of the instructor
• Assist with routine daily activities, including bus duty, recess, lunch, bathroom (may include diapering), etc.
• 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

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Possess Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• 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.

About The Role

Location – 900 S 1200 W Springville, Utah, 84663 United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu.

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.

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here .
Other benefits may include:

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

Agency

For more information about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here .

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.