Farr West Elementary - PT Literacy Aide

Farr West Elementary; Farr West (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Farr West Elementary is seeking a Literacy Aide to provide targeted reading interventions for K-3 students, aligning with the Science of Reading. The role supports teachers, maintains reading plans, and assists with data-driven instruction at the Farr West campus.

The ideal candidate will implement evidence-based strategies, work closely with staff, and participate in ongoing training to ensure adherence to district Reading programs and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Lead evidence-based reading interventions for K-3 students.
• Collaborate with teachers and literacy coach to implement plans.
• Monitor progress and maintain individualized reading plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead reading interventions aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Work with teachers to ensure fidelity of interventions.
• Assist with literacy building activities and strategies.
• Help develop aide schedules with administrators.
• Participate in ongoing Science of Reading training.
• Collaborate with teachers to review student progress and plans.
• Communicate instructional plans and schedules district-wide.

Skills

Reading interventions

Collaboration

Data tracking

Instruction support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Farr West Elementary - PT Literacy Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956908
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

Title:Literacy Aide (Literacy Support Paraprofessional)

Calendar/Contract:180 Days

Salary Schedule:Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule
Hours:5.75 hours/day |28.75 hours/week

Benefits-Eligible:No

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days ifEMERGENCY HIREis indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews.Current employeesshouldcomplete the internal candidate application.

Job Summary:

The Literacy Support Paraprofessional provides targeted, evidence-based reading interventions to students in grades K-3 to help them reach grade-level proficiency. This role involves implementing specific instructional strategies defined in students' individualized reading plans and participating in ongoing training to ensure alignment with the Science of Reading. Additionally, this position will help with all individual reading plans at their school by supporting the teacher in keeping the plans up to date with current data, intervention adjustments, and helping maintain and ensure compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Lead evidence-based reading interventions aligned with the Science of Reading for students with Individualized Reading Plans.
• Work closely with classroom teachers and the literacy coach to ensure interventions are delivered with fidelity and aligned with students’ Individualized Reading Plans.
• Assist with literacy building activities and strategies.
• Work in conjunction with administrators to develop aide schedules.
• Complete and participate in ongoing Science of Reading training to ensure current best practice is being strictly followed.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to review student successes and challenges, problem-solve, and identify appropriate instructional supports.
• Coordinate and communicate instructional plans, group movements, and schedules related to interventions.
• Monitor Individualized Reading Plans schoolwide and communicate regularly with classroom teachers regarding student progress, required updates, and documentation needs.
• Support classroom teachers in maintaining Individualized Reading Plans, including data collection, progress monitoring, intervention documentation, and necessary adjustments.

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Physical Requirements (including, but not limited to, the following):

Must be able to:

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Move about inside and outside the school to access files, students and machinery.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, computer printer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder/stairs to access high objects or different levels of the building.
• Constantly positions self to maintain files, students, or objects.
• Have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Have the ability to observe details at close and far range.
• Frequently move items weighing up to 50 pounds across the classroom for various needs.
• May work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Aides in Special Education and P.E. may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Workplace Setting: Primarily indoors in classroom environments, resource rooms, or dedicated intervention spaces. Instruction often takes place in small pull-out spaces or as "push-in" support alongside the primary classroom teacher.
• Physical Proximity & Noise: Aides work in close physical proximity with young children (often working at low tables or sitting on the floor). Elementary environments can feature high noise levels and constant sensory activity.
• Physical Demands: Requires frequent bending, sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous related experience preferred

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Farr West Elementary
• Phone: [phone]