Farr West Elementary - PT Literacy Aide (29478)

Farr West Elementary

Farr West (UT)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 33,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Farr West Elementary in Weber School District is seeking a PT Literacy Aide to provide targeted, evidence-based reading interventions for grades K-3. The role supports teachers by maintaining reading plans, data collection, and adjustments to interventions to ensure alignment with the Science of Reading.

The position is part-time (5.75 hours/day, 28.75 hours/week) with a 180-day calendar. Salary is set on Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Schedule; benefits are not included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Lead evidence-based reading interventions aligned with the Science of Reading for students.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and literacy coach to deliver interventions with fidelity.
Assist with literacy building activities and strategies.
Develop aide schedules with administrators.
Participate in ongoing Science of Reading training and apply best practices.
Review student progress with teachers and adjust supports accordingly.
Coordinate and communicate instructional plans and schedules for interventions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Farr West Elementary - PT Literacy Aide (29478)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893184

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 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 theEducational 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 theinternal candidate application.

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