Educational assistant Jobs in West Valley City, UT

Job Description

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for a meticulous and responsible Educational Interpreter working in the St. George area.

Job Duties

As an Educational Interpreter you will :

• Interprets instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf / hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.
• Interprets students' questions and statements.
• Interprets for school functions as assigned.
• Adapts signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.
• Tutors as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.
• Follows the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
• Participates cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Assists in coordinating note taking for students as needed.
• Communicates regularly with instructors, Directors or Lead Interpreter about student progress and concerns.
• Follows schedule as determined by program Director or Associate Superintendent.
• Is willing to improve signing skills through in-service trainings and additional classes.

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate will possess :

Why Should You Join Our Team

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) :

3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :

Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

Employees hired on or after 7 / 1 / 2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off :

Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.

We have 12 paid holidays.

There are many other voluntarily / miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click here.

The Agency

To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here.

Supplemental Information