Meadow Brook Elementary - Literacy​/Math Instructional Technician - TA

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 37,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 5,000 people. Our vision is to:

• engage students as active participants in school and in the community;
• empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;
• collaborate to promote safety, student involvement and achievement;
• prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Literacy Instructional Technician – Lane 1 - $17.35 per hour, 5.25 hours per day, 5 days per week, 177 days per year. There are no benefits with this position. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
This position will have an additional 1/2 hour per day of Student Supervision paid at Lane 1, $17.35 per hour. The total hours worked per week will be 28.75 hours.

Placement on the salary schedule will be reviewed by a supervisor and finalized through the Human Resources and Payroll Departments. Candidates already employed with Nebo School District, applying for a new position with a lane increase, may decrease in overall steps in the new position if offered, accepted, and not in the same job category.

Job-related experience is desired

High school diploma or equivalent required

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance required

The job of an Literacy Instructional Technician is done for the purpose/s of improving students' success in basic academics (e.g. reading, language, and/or math); relieving teachers of clerical tasks; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments.

This job reports to the Building Principal.

• Administers tests (e.g. monitoring, correcting, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students' progress.
• Administers student evaluation and progress assessments for the purpose of providing the information for teachers to determine the need for further individualized assessment and individualized instruction.
• Confers with teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of student's progress and/or implementing students' objectives.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language, comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Implements classroom materials under the direction of the teacher (e.g. reading, math, language, early childhood learning aids, etc.) for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in various situations for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in in-service workshops and training for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to job functions.
• Provides direct instructional services to individuals and/or small groups of students under the supervision of the assigned classroom teacher (e.g. reading, math, self-esteem, behavioral skills, early childhood activities, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of math, language, and reading deficits and ensuring student's success.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and…