Paraprofessional for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

FT / PT Status – Part-Time Salary – $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Melanie Butters | melanieb@usdb.org | 385-460-8266 Application Deadline – 7/1/2026

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an enjoyable and gratifying employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for two caring and motivated part-time Paraprofessional Aides to work with our deaf/hard-of-hearing students at the Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf in Springville.

A paraprofessional aide assists a classroom instructor in working with deaf/hard-of-hearing students, who may have

Additional Disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Paraprofessional Aide 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have

• Practical knowledge of basic classroom techniques and organization.
• 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.
  
  

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. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Supplemental Information

• 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.)
• These positions have 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 lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working with disabled children; MANDT training; a valid Utah driver license with clean driving record.
• Successful completion of criminal background check contingent upon employment.
• These are part-time positions for nine (9) months (181 days) each school year. Work schedules Monday through Friday, thirty (30) hours per week.
  
  

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

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: 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.
  
  

The 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. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.