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 | [email protected] | 801-629-4726
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 (801) 957-9390.