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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.

Planning Time Instructional 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 or older to apply. There are no benefits with this position. This position includes .5 hour per day of student supervision, paid at Lane 1, $17.35 per hour. The total hours worked per week will be 20 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.

Requirements

Experience     Job-related experience is desired.

Education      High school diploma or equivalent.

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Technician- Planning Time is done for the purpose/s of improving students' success in the basic core skills (e.g. music, computers, art, physical education, etc.); assisting students by instructing and modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments.

This job reports to the Building Principal

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom materials under the direction of the teacher (e.g. music, art, computers, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Confers with teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives.
• Evaluates students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment and individualized instruction.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. music, art, computers, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares core subject-specific lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups (e.g. music, art, computers, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals that facilitate learning.
• Provides direct instructional services to individuals, small groups, or entire classes of students under the supervision of the assigned classroom teacher (e.g. music, art, computers, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for the promotion of student 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.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and/or referral.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform single, technical 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; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, 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 standards and strategies dealing with student social behavior.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, 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; maintaining confidentiality; adapting to changing work priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; and working positively with students who have behavioral challenges; Have the Ability for regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating 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 a continual opportunity to have some impact on 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 20% sitting, 30% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.