Student Life Technician, USDB

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a dynamic and meticulous candidate to fill the position of Student Life Technician in Ogden. This position works with the residential students in the Deaf School.

In coordination with the school year August – June: 5 nights per week. Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and available to substitute for other Student Life Technicians.

• Help monitor and consequent behavior as prescribed by written interventions.
• Record corresponding data.
• Help students increase independence in eating, dressing, toileting, communication and leisure skills.
• Report student progress to staff and parents as needed.
• Communicate with parents and teachers.
• Follow prescribed procedures in emergency situations.
• Report medical problems to medical staff and assist in rendering emergency and maintenance health care under direction of a registered nurse.
• Supervise students in the cottages and during activities.
• Transport students (some may be in wheelchairs) to and from meals and activities.
• Transfer and carry students with limited mobility as needed.
• Provide basic custodial care of facilities, do laundry and dishes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• American Sign Language (ASL) skills required.
• Experience dealing with students with behavior challenges, taking data and tracking behavior.
• Willingness to change classroom assignments as needed.
• MANDT training or Crisis Prevention Training required; training will be provided.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis and interventions with a focus on positive reinforcement.
• Compliance with strict confidentiality.
• Clear and effective communication skills.

Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working with deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired children.

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference in the lives of USDB students and 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. Opt-Out Cash Benefit available for those with other medical insurance coverage.
  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit for those with other dental insurance coverage.
  • 4 vision plan options under Eye Med or Opti Care.
• Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
  • Employees with service credit before 7/1/2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.
  • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and new to URS have two options in Tier II.
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System: Employer contributes 10% of salary between pension and 401(k).
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan: Employer contributes 10% of salary to 401(k) only.
  • Employer contributions to your 401(k) vest after four years.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Annual leave and sick leave accrue at 4 hours per pay period each.
  • Annual leave increases with years of service.
  • 12 paid holidays.

To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, visit our website. In order to drive a state vehicle, the incumbent must maintain a valid Utah driver license with a clean driving record. This position is subject to the Driver Eligibility standards.

• Risks of potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, including physical attack.
• Strenuous physical requirements: standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, heavy lifting of students with limited mobility; must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is contingent upon employment.