Taylor Elementary - Elementary Special Education Resource Technician - TA

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services nearly 45,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4300 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.

Special Education Resource Technician. Lane 1 - $17.35 per hour, 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 177 days per year. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. There are no benefits with this position.

Placement on the salary schedule will be reviewed by supervisor and finalized through the Human Resource 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.

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The job of Instructional Technician - Special Education Resource is done for the purpose/s of improving students' success in basic academics (e.g. reading, language, and/or math); observing and documenting student progress; following educational and behavioral plans, and modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments.

This job reports to the Building Principal.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials, as directed, for the purpose of providing support and/or reinforcement of classroom objectives for all special education students.
• Administers progress monitoring tests for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing student IEP objectives.
• Assists school personnel in monitoring individual and/or groups of students in various situations (e.g. lunch, school bus loading zones, assemblies, playground, classroom, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment, as well as covering for a teacher when she/he is called out of the room for other meetings.
• Collaborates with teachers to provide direct instructional services to individuals, or small groups of students (e.g. reading, math, self-esteem, behavioral skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals for remediation of math, language, and reading deficits to promote student success.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders, and other instructional plans for students for the purpose of assisting in meeting the special education student needs and providing a consistent learning environment.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, data collection records, attendance, audio-visual equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Participates in in-service workshops and training for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to job functions.
• 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: operating standard office equipment, adhering to safety practices, using 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 understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based…