2026/27 - Mapleton Junior High - Special Education Resource Technician - TA157N

ReNEW Schools; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Nebo School District in Utah is seeking a part-time Special Education Resource Technician to support elementary and secondary classrooms. The role integrates with the Special Education team to adapt activities, monitor progress, and maintain records.

Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, five days per week, with 177 work days per year. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and background clearance.

Qualifications

• Required skills include operating standard office equipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of basic math and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials to support classroom objectives for SPED students.
• Administers progress monitoring tests to assist evaluation of student progress and IEP objectives.
• Assists in monitoring students to provide a safe and positive learning environment, covering for a teacher when needed.
• Collaborates with teachers to provide direct instructional services for remediation of math, language, and reading skills.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders.
• Maintains instructional materials and student records for reliable information.
• Participates in in-service workshops and training to improve job performance.
• Responds to emergencies to resolve safety concerns and coordinate with appropriate staff.
• Performs other related duties to ensure efficient operation.

Skills

Office equipment

Safety practices

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

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;
• Prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Special Education Resource Technician. Lane 1 - $17.35 per hour, 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. Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

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.

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Purpose Statement

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

Essential Functions

• 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 student's 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.

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: 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 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; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals, work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem-solving may be required to identify issues and select 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: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions; having 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 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 under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non-Exempt