Physical Education Paraprofessional

About the job

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider a challenging and diverse employment opportunity with our school. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of K–12 Physical Education (PE) and Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Paraprofessional. This position will be working at the Salt Lake and Springville campuses, 26.5 hours a week. No license or prior experience necessary. Roles Responsibilities: As a Physical Education Paraprofessional, you will: Assist the Physical Education and/or Adaptive Physical Education teacher with daily activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind/low vision, and multiply disabled students. Prepare teaching materials and work with 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. Maintain accurate records and logs. Design and/or prepare training/instructional materials under the direction of the instructor. Collaborate with other team members to provide appropriate physical activities to meet student goals. Travel between campuses is required with the following schedule: Monday - Springville: 9:00 - 3:00 Tuesday - Salt Lake City: 9:45-3:00 Wednesday - Springville: 9:00 - 3:00 Thursday - Salt Lake City: 9:45 - 3:00 Friday - Springville: 9:00 - 1:00 Assist in implementing lesson plans and use a variety of activities for productive student learning experiences for a wide range of students’ needs. Set up and take down equipment for PE sessions. Perform other duties as assigned.