Substitute Teacher for the DeafHard of Hearing, USDB

Substitute Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing USDB

FT / PT Status Part-Time
Salary $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Melanie Butters
Application Deadline 5/31/2026

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the 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.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

As 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.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications

The 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

About the Role

Location Multiple Locations: Ogden SLC Springville and St. George.
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Salary for applicant with no license is $18.00 LSL or $19.00 (ASL) an hour. Salary for applicants with a degree in
  education is $25.00.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

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

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 please contact .

Required Experience:

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