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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.

ESL Technician – Lane 2 - $17.81 per hour, 4 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. Spanish speaking preferred.

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.

Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be bilingual in English/Spanish

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Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Technician - ESL/Migrant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment of student's English language acquisition from their native language; administering tests; performing classroom clerical tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: This position is similar to other Lane 1 instructional technician with the exception that they work with English language learners. This position is similar to an ESL/Migrant Liaison with the exception that makes limited home visits.

This job reports to the School Administrator and District ESL Specialist

Essential Functions

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. (e.g. quick informal assessments, WIDA-Access, assists with accommodations on end-of-level assessments, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments under the direction of a certified teacher for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains ESL documents and student folders for the purpose of providing accurate documentation for instructional planning and program compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Translates verbal and written communication(s) (e.g. IEPs, SEOPs, Back to School Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, and meetings requested by school administrators and other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students, teachers, and parents in communicating.
• Performs other duties for the support and operation 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: translating written documents; operating standard office equipment

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 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 in both English and Second Language; age-appropriate activities.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or 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. 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: communicating with diverse groups including those with limited English proficiency and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; having the ability for regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; 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: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 10% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non-Exempt