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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.

Instructional Technician – Title I. Lane 1 - $17.35 per hour, 5.5 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, applicant 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. Proof of degree or transcript will be required.

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.

Experience: Job-related experience is not required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates

Job-Related Skills Proficiency Test. Associate Degree or 48 hours of post-high school instruction; or pass the District ParaPro proficiency test.

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Technician - Title 1 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 School Site Title I Coordinator

Essential Functions

• 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 aides, etc.) for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment, and work area students' files/records (e.g. clean up after various class projects, instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• 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.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• 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 practiced; 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 understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include concepts of grammar and punctuation; age-appropriate activities; health and safety.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem-solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working frequently. Have the Ability for regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non-Exempt