2024/25 - Instructional Technician - Title VI Indian Education - TA130

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 35,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4,300 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.

Job Information

Instructional Technician - Title IV Indian Education - Lane 2 $16.96 per hour, 5 hours per day, 4 days per week, 177 days per year. There are no benefits with this position. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Must be familiar with American Indian Cultures and Traditions. Will help with after school labs 3days a week and Native Club 1 day a week during school hours. 20 hours a week max.

This position offers 15 hours per week to help with the Title VI-American Indian Education program. The job is expected to work with students in an after school homework lab, to help promote the program in schools, with patrons, and with other community activities. The position also helps track student needs and will offer support to enable American Indian students to be highly successful.

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: \t Job-related experience is desired

Education: \t High school diploma or equivalent required

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance required

Purpose Statement

The job of an 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:

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.
• 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 practices; 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 standards.
• 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 standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize 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 with frequent interruptions; 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.