Proofreader Aide

Salary: $16.81 Hourly

Location : Weber County, UT

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 43685

Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education

Unit: 6370 PED DB UTAH STATE INSTRUCTION MATLS ACCESS CENTER

Opening Date: 12/19/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Recruiter: Melanie Butters; melanieb@usdb.org

# of Openings: 2

Location: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind742 Harrison Blvd.Ogden, UT 84404

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

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.

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: 800-346-4128.

Job Description

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for two meticulous and responsible candidates to fill a Proofreader Aide position working at our Ogden campus.

*Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm OR Monday - Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.*

Roles and Responsibilities:
As a Proofreader Aide you will:

• Provides quality assurance by assisting the certified Instructional Materials Technician(s) in the production of Braille accessible instructional materials for Utah students.
• Works alongside Instructional Materials Technicians to verify proof copy of Braille transcription against original script to detect grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors and marks.
• Helps ensure that Braille documents are formatted correctly.
• Consults reference books or secures aid of Instructional Materials Technicians to check references to rules of grammar and composition.

Minimum Requirements:
The model candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has experience in reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Is able to understand and apply grammatical, typographical, and compositional rules to Braille material.
• Can read and understand instructional materials in a variety of curriculum areas and on instructional levels from kindergarten through high school.
• Can read and interpret tactile graphics in a variety of curriculum areas, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Ability to review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Understands and uses common proofreading and standard printers' marks.
• Can use automated software applications.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
• Can read and understand information present in writing.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
Our Proofreader Aides at USDB will enjoy an exciting and professional work environment with opportunities for growth.

The Agency:
To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click
Supplemental Information

• These are part-time positions. 4 hrs. per day, 5 days a week.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, hours 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm OR Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent on employment.

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

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Describe any job-related experience you have reviewing and/or editing documents for accuracy and completeness.

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