Paraprofessional Deaf​/Hard of Hearing

FT / PT Status – Part-Time

Benefits Eligibility –This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary – $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – Open until filled

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.*

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind(USDB) invites you to consider an enjoyable andgratifying employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to fill a Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing position in Springville.

The paraprofessional assists a classroom instructor and nurses in working with deaf/hard-of-hearing students, who may have additional disabilities.

* This position is only for the 26-27 school year*

As a Paraprofessional, you will:

• Work under the direction of a Teacher of the Deaf to support instruction, prepare instructional materials, and provide individual or small-group assistance to students.
• Communicate with the Teacher of the Deaf regarding student performance, progress, behavior, and support needs.
• Provide personal care assistance to students as needed, including toileting, diapering, tube feeding, changing clothing, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with behavior supports and interventions under the direction of the teacher or other designated staff.
• Support student motivation, participation, skill development, and achievement in academic, communication, functional, and daily living areas.
• Assist with routine school activities and supervision, including bus duty, recess, lunch, bathroom assistance, transitions, and other assigned student-support responsibilities.
• Provide direct classroom support by working collaboratively with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and other required documentation related to student services and assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare instructional materials, teaching aids, adaptive materials, and other resources used to support student learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of student needs and the educational program.

Minimum Requirements

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization.
• American Sign Language skills preferred.
• Techniques for assisting and providing effective support to classroom instructors.
• Practical skills in working effectively with students.
• Safe and timely response to special classroom situations.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to drive a state vehicle is required.

• There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack. (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)
• This position has strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students (some with limited mobility) and/or their personal needs equipment. Must be able to life and carry over 50 pounds.
• Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working with disabled children, MANDT training, a valid Utah Driver…