Student Educational Services Aide, USDB

Key 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 braille instruction, both contracted and uncontracted.
• Provide braille and tactile graphic material preparation for all levels of students (academic to severe).
• Aids 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.
• Aid the student in accessing content or curriculum in their classrooms using technology or tools.

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate Must Or Be Willing To:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Work independently.
  • Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.
  • 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.

About The Role

Location – 900 S 1200 W Springville, Utah, 84663 United States

Supplemental Information

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.

Risks found in a potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack, etc. (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)

Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

This is a full-time position that works during the school year. Work schedule, Monday through Friday.

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.