Student Life Coordinator, USDB - State of Utah : Job Details

Salary: $19.96 - $33.26 Hourly Location : Weber County, UT Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 45973 Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education Unit: 6220 PED DB RESIDENTIAL CARE Opening Date: 08/13/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Recruiter: Melanie Butters; [email protected] # of Openings: 1 Location: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind742 Harrison Blvd.Ogden, UT 84404 Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Schedule Code: AE: Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position. Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: eligibility/Current Rules 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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####. Job Description The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind invites you to consider a challenging and diverse employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual to fill the position of Student Life Coordinator with the Residential Program at the Kenneth Burdett School of the Deaf in Ogden. Work Schedule in coordination with the school year. August - May: Sunday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.Roles and Responsibilities As a Student Life Coordinator you will:

• Provide functional supervision to staff in USDB student housing.
• Train staff on how to implement written behavior interventions and educational strategies as determined during IEP meetings, collect data, and interact with students.
• Train staff on how to implement written behavior interventions and educational strategies as determined during IEP meetings, collect data, and interact with students.
• Train staff serving students in the USD cottages.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, school nurses, social workers, special service and other support staff, and the director of Residential Services to coordinate activities and efforts.
• Act as leader in emergency situations.
• Coordinate students activities.
• Establish and maintain a professional, yet warm environment for student living and employee working conditions.
• Observe, evaluate, document and act upon staff behaviors to encourage helpful behaviors and eliminate negative ones.
• Drive state motor pool vehicles to transport students and attend off-campus meetings
• Inspect the student housing facility and assigned motor pool vehicle.
• Meet with the KBS Director and other supervisors weekly.
• Perform Student Life Technician duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Your dedication will directly contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering residential experience for our students.

Minimum Requirements The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Ability to lead the work of others by monitoring, reviewing, training co-workers, delegating work, etc.
• Act as a parent and/or role model.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Teach personal hygiene and other daily living skills.
• Can apply behavioral modification techniques.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working with deaf children.
• MANDT training.
• Native American Sign Language skills required.

Why You Should Join Our Team Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for 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. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
  • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
  • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
  • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
    • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
    • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
  • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
  • Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
  • We have 12 paid holidays.

There are many other voluntarily/miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click . The Agency To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click Supplemental Information

• There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack. (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)
• This position has strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students with limited mobility. Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
• Housing may be provided on Campus for this position. The work schedule for this position is Sunday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m.- 11 p.m. during the school year. This position will assist with summer camps as appropriate.

Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01 Do you understand that there are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack (which are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive), and are you able and willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02 This position has strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students with limited mobility, requiring the ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds. Will you be able to perform all these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have any American Sign Language (ASL) skills? If yes, how would you rate your skills? 04 Describe in detail your work experience performing supervisory or lead worker duties as an assigned part of your job. Include the number of individuals supervised and type of work performed. 05 Describe any job-related experience you have working with deaf/hard of hearing students. 06 Have you received MANDT or any other behavior intervention program training? If yes, which program, and when did you complete the training? 07 #Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State Jobs
• An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
• Professional Network
• University Network (Career Center)
• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
• Other

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