The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind invites you to consider an enjoyable and gratifying employment opportunity with our agency.  We are looking for six highly-motivated individuals to fill a position of part-time Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to work at the Jean Massieu School for the Deaf in Salt Lake. The Paraprofessional assists a classroom instructor in working with deaf/hard-of-hearing students,who may have additional disabilities. Principal Duties As a Paraprofessional you will:

• 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.
• Assist with behavior interventions under the direction of the instructor.
• Assist with routine daily activities,i.e. bus duty,recess,lunch,bathroom (may include diapering),etc.;
• Provide 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.

Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate for this position will have:

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization.
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills required for assignments in the ASL classrooms.
• 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 which shows sensitivity,tact,and professionalism.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.  
• Ability to drive a state vehicle is required.
• Successful completion of criminal background check contingent upon employment.

Why You Should Join Our Team Paraprofessionals with USDB enjoy a fun working environment will opportunities for growth. The Agency To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind,please click here.