Teacher aide

Overview:

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMDDE) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking a Teacher Aide II to work with preschool and kindergarten children who are Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in the Sound Beginnings program, as well as assisting the Director with several grant related initiatives. This position is Monday through Friday, up to 38 hours per week and is not eligible for remote work. Due to a variable workload, this position will periodically require unpaid Leave of Absences. Expected number of annual hours is around 1,600.

This position’s duration is contingent on funding, and funding is currently approved for five years.

Responsibilities:

These job duties will take approximately 28 hours per week:

• Provide direct services in the Sound Beginnings classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Manage program materials and food items.
• Complete administrative tasks (e.g., attendance records, materials organization, events planning).
• Coordinate schedules and tasks of Works Study students
• Provide toileting support for preschool children, as needed.
• Assist teachers in preparing lesson and classroom curriculum materials.
• Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned.

These job duties will take approximately 10 hours per week:

• Work with Primary Investigator on grant monitoring and program evaluation activities, such as developing surveys to obtain program data from both current and former scholars, employers, and other stakeholders; updating spreadsheet to document where graduates are currently working; and other pertinent grant evaluation activities.
• Work alongside PI to develop materials needed for new grant initiatives, such as the Professional Practices Workshop and academic year field experiences with LEA collaborators.
• In coordination and collaboration with COMDDE, develop and implement social media activities to increase visibility and networking for the LSL Interdisciplinary Graduate training programs and Sound Beginnings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience; or an associate degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an elementary education setting

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume, with references, to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. ADA:

Employees will work from a home office or work in a campus office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Employees will have frequent engagement in video-conferencing and will nearly continuously view a computer screen.

College/Department Highlights:

Department Highlights

The department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMDDE) includes audiology, deaf education, and speech-language pathology. COMDDE offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including PhD opportunities in neuroscience and disability disciplines within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. COMDDE provides real-world learning opportunities for students in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (Hearing and Balance clinic; Speech & Language clinc, Pediatric Audiology, and Cochlear Implant clinics) and in our early education program for deaf and hard of hearing children, Sound Beginings.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

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