Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 35,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 4,500 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.
Clinical Faculty Association (CFA) Position - Secondary Education CFA Department of Teacher Education BYU / Nebo School District Partnership Note : The CFA position is a shared position with BYU and Nebo School District. Full-time position beginning the 2026 / 27 school year.
In order to become a CFA, the individual applying must do the following :
1. Fill out the application forms for both the district
and the university2. Be interviewed by both organizations
3. Receive the approval of both organizations
Nebo application Online, www.nebo.edu and click on Jobs4. Complete the online application for BYU found at yjobs.byu.edu. Note that the Yjobs application must be completed prior to being considered for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Professional Experience
Secondary Science Core and / or Secondary Biology 2 EndorsementA minimum of five years of successful teaching experience with secondary students.Capacity for teaching and mentoring preservice teachers.Currently employed within Alpine, Jordan, Nebo, Provo, or Wasatch Districts.Professionalism
An excellent history of positive collaboration with community, school, and university personnel.Evidence of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.An understanding of current literature, trends, and issues in science teacher education.Partnership
An understanding of and commitment to the BYU / Public School Partnership (see "The Vision of the BYUPSP" document attached).A commitment to the simultaneous renewal of public schools and teacher education.Supervision
Capacity for managing practicum programs.Ability to evaluate science instruction and offer focused, constructive feedback.A pattern of effective mentoring of BYU students in field settings.RESPONSIBILITIES : Teaching
Assist in the teaching of seminar courses identified by the Biology Department.Assist in coordinating and supervising related practicum experiences.Assist in the teaching of :Biology 276 - Explorations of Teaching in Biological ScienceBiology 377 - Teaching Methods / Instruction in BiologyBiology 378 - Practicum in Biology TeachingBiology 379 - Classroom Management & Lab SafetyBiology 476 - Secondary Student TeachingAssist in providing appropriate professional development for affiliated school personnel such as mentor teachers.Professionalism
Develop a program of personal professional development.Participate in all university, department and school partnership meetings as invited, including the University Conference Week held the week before the fall semester begins and April graduation.Partnership
Communicate program components and university expectations to university faculty members, school personnel and administrators, and practicum students.Build positive relationships with school personnel, university faculty members, and students.Supervision
Mentor preservice science practicum students, student teachers, and interns.Prepare and submit all evaluations and reports associated with that mentoring assignment.OTHER SPECIFICS : Term of Service
The appointment as a CFA is limited to two consecutive years.The CFA completes a standard school district teaching contract (though the start and end dates are slightly adjusted to align with BYU start and end dates; CFAs are expected to work Fall and Winter semesters, as well as Spring term, mid-August through mid-June, though there may be some instances when work extends further into the summer, usually in conjunction with a light spring load)A CFA on a standard school district contract is expected to work full-time for the duration of the specified contract period.At the conclusion of the two-year term, a CFA is expected to return to a position in the district from which he or she was recruited for a minimum of one year.Graduate Courses
The CFA may apply for a graduate education program or an endorsement offered through the college department.Any CFA admitted to a graduate program has limited release time to complete day classes during each semester. Spring and summer terms offer the most flexible day school hours.The CFA is not released from responsibilities to complete classes or fieldwork required in other graduate programs.Funding / Line Authority
Funding for the CFA position is provided jointly by the BYU / Public School Partnership and the school district. CFA checks are issued by the school district on the regular district salary schedule.The CFA is employed by the BYU / Public School Partnership under the direction of the Department Chair.Beginning Date : Fall Semester 2026
Application Procedure : Submit the following materials :
The district application (including three letters of recommendation and a current resume or vita)The BYU application found atApplication is due by December 1, 2025
IMPORTANT : Both completed applications are required for consideration of this position.