Middle School Teacher - CTE Business or FACS
The classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their potential and be prepared for higher levels of education and career readiness. Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction according to District initiatives and State Core Standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The classroom teacher is responsible to: ● Follow Utah Effective Teaching Standards. ● Fully participate in Professional Learning Communities. ● Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the Utah State Board of Education’s (USBE) Utah Core Standards, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities. ● Support school and District initiatives. ● Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all students with particular emphasis on: o Instruction that addresses each student’s diverse learning strengths and needs; o The use of appropriate strategies, accommodations, resources, materials and tools for individuals and groups of students; o Improvement of instruction and learning with increased accountability for results; o The learner and best practices associated with the learning process; o New developments in subject, subject fields, and in specific subject competency o Annual test data. ● Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. ● Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom. ● Evaluate student academic growth and proficiency through the use of formative and summative assessments, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. ● Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website and other means to discuss the student’s progress. ● Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, academic, social and emotional challenges. ● Create a clean and organized environment that is conducive to student learning. ● Integrate technology to support student learning. The incumbent is responsible to follow all policies and guidelines as detailed by District policy. · This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent assigned to this position. · Incumbent is required to perform other related functions as assigned. Other related functions can be performed for no more than 20% of an employee’s normal workweek (i.e. eight (8) hours per week, or thirtytwo (32) hours per month). Classroom teacher Page 2 of 3 ● Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus. ● Additional Essential Functions for Virtual Teachers: o Provide instruction to virtual students both in a virtual and in a school setting. o Implement effective practices associated with digital, blended, and virtual online learning. o Effectively communicate with parents and students using emails, phone calls and video conferencing. o Support school initiatives as directed by administration. o Travel throughout the District to assigned school(s) using own transportation. · Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per State and District guidelines in accordance with DP311-Evaluation of Licensed Personnel. · Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities required by the District and State, as well as self-selected professional growth activities. · Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. Represent the District in a professional, ethical and positive manner. · Attend and participate in faculty/department meetings as required. · Follow District procurement guidelines with administrative approval. · Understand and adhere to all District policies and complete the annual crucial policy review. · Maintain records and required information in a secure location. Maintain confidentiality of all student information. · Adhere to contract time as defined in DP342 – Hours of Work-Licensed. Requires daily attendance at assigned work location. · Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal/administrator. · Regularly required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and may be required to climb or balance. · Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Teachers in Sp. Ed., P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. · Visual abilities to see and supervise students. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS o Requires compliance with USBE state license requirements. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. o Requires strong oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and staff. o Requires strong computer and educational technology skills. o Requires effective problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills. o Requires the ability to implement effective teaching strategies. o Requires the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment. o Requires the ability to calmly handle classroom management issues. o Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, District staff, and patrons. o Requires the ability to work as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently. o Knowledge of State Core Standards and Board of Education adopted guidelines. o Fulfill the employee immunization requirements or complete the applicable health department exemption form if required. · Occasional (0-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant (66-100%) · Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation. · Possess the physical, mental and emotional stability to work under stressful condition, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements and interaction with critical personnel. NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job. Classroom teacher Page 3 of 3 o Virtual Teachers also require: § Ed Tech Endorsement or successful completion within 2 years of hire. § Strong computer, educational, and communication skills using technology including emails and video conferencing. Machines, Tools & Equipment Used: o Standard office equipment, educational technology, computers, standard machines used in a teacher workroom.
Licensure Requirements
All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
Supplementary Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.