Barnett Elementary - Literacy 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; and
• prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Literacy Instructional Technician – Lane 1 - $17.35 per hour, 4 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.

If hired for this position, you must be highly qualified under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). To be considered highly qualified, applicants may take the Title I Paraprofessionals Test (available through Nebo School District), or have 2 years of college (48 semester hours), or an Associate Degree is required. Proof of degree or transcript must be attached to the application online.

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.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics:

• 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 instruction.
• Confers with teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of student(s) progress and/or implementing student(s) 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 – adhere to safety practices; operate standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications; and prepare and maintain accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE – perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; understand written procedures,…