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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 a highly-motivated individual to fill the position of part-time Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to work at the Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf in Springville. The Paraprofessional assists a classroom instructor in working with deaf/hard-of-hearing students,who may have additional disabilities. This position is an early elementary position that serves children who communicate via ASL as well as children who communicate via spoken language. 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,etc.;
• Provide support in a classroom environment by working directly with teachers and students.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Maintain calendars; schedules and coordinates appointments.
• 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 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 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.