Substitute Teacher for the Deaf/HH, USDB - State of Utah : Job Details

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Multiple Locations, UTJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 42261Agency: 400 Utah State Board of EducationUnit: 5310 PED DB PROG F/T DEAF NORTHOpening Date: 07/30/2024FLSA: Non-ExemptRecruiter: Melanie Butters; [email protected]# of Openings: 10Location: Multiple LocationsBenefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.Schedule Code: AE: Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####.Job Description The Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind invites you to consider an enjoyable and gratifying employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for caring and motivated substitute teachers to work with our Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as they cover for teachers and aides that are absent. There are positions available in the Ogden, Salt Lake, Springville, and St. George areas. Principal DutiesAs a Substitute for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing you will:

• Teach subject matter, in the absence of regular teacher, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Understand and use computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline.
• Establish and maintain standard of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment.
• Devise and utilize techniques which accurately measure students' progress
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional practices Advisory Commission.
• Conform to school policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations.

The Ideal CandidateThe Ideal Candidate will possess:

• principles, theories, and practices of education
• techniques and methods of teaching deaf/hard-of-hearing students
• learning methods of deaf/hard-of-hearing students
• good knowledge base of computers and classroom technology
• firm knowledge and skills in classroom management and discipline
• deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• communicate clearly and effectively
• maintain strict confidentiality
• professional teaching ethics
• local, state, and federal laws that pertain to education
• agency programs, business practices, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Why You Should Join Our TeamUtah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.The AgencyTo learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click Supplemental Information

• Some positions require considerable & strenuous physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, etc, and recurring lifting.
• Risks found in 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.
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills required for some deaf/hard-of-hearing classes.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• These positions are on an as needed basis only, Monday through Friday for up to 7-1/2 (seven-and-one-half) hours per day for nine (9) months during each school year.
• Salary for applicant with no license is $18.00 LSL or $19.00 (ASL) an hour. Salary for applicants with a degree is $25.00.

Benefits:The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)01 You must provide your resume as part of your profile. You must answer all supplemental questions. Failure to do so may disqualify you from being considered for this position or prevent you from receiving applicable credit. Work experience reflected in your answers to the questions must be supported by information on your resume. Comments such as See resume are not an acceptable answer for any question. By submitting your application for this position, you attest that you are at least 18 years of age. Do you understand these terms?

• Yes
• No

02 Describe any job-related experience you have working with deaf/hard-of-hearing children and/or children with other disabilities. 03 Some tasks 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 with limited mobility and/or their personal special needs equipment, which requires the ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds. Can you, with or without an accommodation, perform all of these tasks?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you understand that there are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack (which are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive), and are you able and willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

05 #Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State Jobs
• An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
• Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc)
• Professional Network
• University Network (Career Center)
• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
• Other

06 Were you referred by an employee with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind?If so, please list their name in the space provided. If not, please list N/A Required Question