The AmeriCorps Student Success Program (SSP) partners with schools to fund, train, and support AmeriCorps Members who work on-site to provide extra support for at-risk students. The program is funded through AmeriCorps and the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism and administered by the United Way of Northern Utah.

Service Term: 10–12 months (beginning August)
Hours:

• Reduced Full-Time: 1200 hours
• Part-Time: 900 hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Elementary Literacy Tutoring 
  • Provide one-on-one tutoring in person and/or online for struggling readers.
• Student Support / Community School Engagement:
  • Track individual student attendance
  • Conduct daily check-ins/check-outs to reduce absences
  • Support classroom routines and student engagement
  • Assist with school events and outreach activities

Member Benefits:

• Living Allowance:
  • $16,000 for reduced full-time (1200 hours)
  • $12,000 for part-time (900 hours)
  • Paid monthly over the course of the service term
• Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Health Insurance Subsidy and Childcare Assistance (for full-time members)
• Student Loan Forbearance Eligibility
• Professional Development & Training

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a high school graduate
• Must pass an FBI background check and sex offender registry check
• Must provide the following documents prior to training:
  • U.S. birth certificate or approved citizenship documentation
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security card
  • High school graduation verification
• Must attend a mandatory 2-day pre-service orientation and training in August

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Dependable, organized, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills for tracking attendance and virtual tutoring
• Adaptability and patience in a school environment
• Commitment to service and community engagement

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted online.

Go to https://www.millardk12.org, click on Employees, then select Applicant Portal.

·         Create an account and upload any required documentation, including two letters of recommendation.

·         Once your account is complete, apply directly for the Speech Instructional Assistant position at Delta South Elementary School through the portal.