Closing Date:
03/21/2024 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
Kennedy Jr. High School - CTE – Digital Literacy/College Career Awareness (CCA) Teacher – 1.0 FTE)
This position is for a Business Education teacher for the 2024 - 2025 school year. The teacher may be responsible for teaching:

• Digital Literacy
• College & Career Awareness
• Word Processing
• Keyboarding

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Robin Tenbrink, Principal, at (385) 646-5220 or email rtenbrink@graniteschools.org
Required Certification - Requires one of the following:

• a valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with one of the following endorsements: College/Career Awareness & Digital Literacy, Business & Marketing Basic;
• a valid Associate Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with one of the following endorsements: College/Career Awareness & Digital Literacy, Business & Marketing Basic;
• a current out-of-state license with a business/marketing related endorsement.
• new teacher education program graduates, who do not have their official teaching license yet, should upload a conferral letter from their university education program in lieu of their license, verifying date of graduation, and in which content area(s). Candidate must have officially graduated before hire. A copy of the candidates official teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related field such as business, marketing, accounting, business management and have completed the following courses with a ‘C’ of higher grade in the last five (5) years: 3 credits in business, 3 credits in computer/digital literacy, 1 credit in spreadsheets, 1 credit in word processing and 3 credits in computer science.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have six (6) years of documented, related, full-time occupational experience (not teaching experience) within the ten (10) years prior to application. Related fields include such areas as: accounting, business, business management, and marketing. Documentation of employment needs to be included on the resume including duties and responsibilities and dates of employment.
• Have the following 5 certifications (verification of certification must be uploaded as part of the application): IC3 GS5 – Key Applications, IC3 GS5 – Living Online, IC3 GS5 – Computing Fundamentals, Microsoft Office Specialist, AND Word and Excel Associate Certificate.

Note: a person may apply with a combination of industry certificates and college coursework. A total of a combination of certificates and courses listed above will be accepted and must meet the 5 requirements which are listed above.
Required Documentation - Please upload the following document with your application depending on your licensure/credential situation above:

• In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their current state license with their application in order to be considered
• If approved for an Associate License, please upload your AEL eligibility letter in lieu of a full teaching license
• New teacher education program graduates, who do not have their official teaching license yet, should upload a conferral letter from their university education program in lieu of their license, verifying date of graduation, and in which content area(s). Candidate must have officially graduated before hire. A copy of the candidates official teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
• If qualifying by university degree only, applicant should upload the applicable degree when asked for a teaching license with courses in each area listed above circled.
• If qualifying with a college degree and industry experience, applicant should upload the college degree when asked for a teaching license. and a resume in lieu of a teaching license where applicable experience is listed (see above requirements).

**Note: documentation of employment is required by USBE for endorsement, and should include a letter from a supervisor on company letterhead indicating duties, responsibilities, and dates of employment. This letter will need to be submitted to the USBE state specialist as part of the endorsement process.
If qualifying by certifications, please upload all applicable certifications when asked for a teaching license.
Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to maintain an orderly teaching lab
• Ability to use and implement approved curriculum maps
• Ability to evaluate student academic progress through various formal and informal assessments
• Ability to communicate student academic progress to parents through various formats
• Ability and willingness to use technology to enhance student engagement
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and work with other professionals in Professional Learning Communities
• Ability and willingness to implement proficiency-based grading
• Ability to implement project-based learning in CCA classes
• Ability to build a positive working relationship with students, school staff, administration business partners, parents and the community
• Knowledge and experience using computers and software

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Maintain a safe, orderly lab following all required safety procedures.
• Utilize lab equipment to apply concepts found in USBE’s CTE Core Curriculum.
• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE’s Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom through organization and appropriate discipline strategies.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement Proficiency-Based Learning in evaluating students.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement the Granite Way.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means, to discuss the student’s progress.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student’s academic and personal growth areas.
• Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Select and requisition books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Be a positive role model.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues in a calm manner.
• Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Required Training and Education

• Requires a Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved cleared criminal background check.
• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant “Licensure Area of Concentration” and if applicable, “Endorsement.”

Working Environment

• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Physical Demands
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Ability to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. Physical demands require moving and lifting supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The teacher is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The teacher must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Closing Date:
03/21/2024 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
Kennedy Jr. High School - CTE – Digital Literacy/College Career Awareness (CCA) Teacher – 1.0 FTE)
This position is for a Business Education teacher for the 2024 - 2025 school year. The teacher may be responsible for teaching:

• Digital Literacy
• College & Career Awareness
• Word Processing
• Keyboarding

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Robin Tenbrink, Principal, at (385) 646-5220 or email rtenbrink@graniteschools.org
Required Certification - Requires one of the following:

• a valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with one of the following endorsements: College/Career Awareness & Digital Literacy, Business & Marketing Basic;
• a valid Associate Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with one of the following endorsements: College/Career Awareness & Digital Literacy, Business & Marketing Basic;
• a current out-of-state license with a business/marketing related endorsement.
• new teacher education program graduates, who do not have their official teaching license yet, should upload a conferral letter from their university education program in lieu of their license, verifying date of graduation, and in which content area(s). Candidate must have officially graduated before hire. A copy of the candidates official teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related field such as business, marketing, accounting, business management and have completed the following courses with a ‘C’ of higher grade in the last five (5) years: 3 credits in business, 3 credits in computer/digital literacy, 1 credit in spreadsheets, 1 credit in word processing and 3 credits in computer science.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have six (6) years of documented, related, full-time occupational experience (not teaching experience) within the ten (10) years prior to application. Related fields include such areas as: accounting, business, business management, and marketing. Documentation of employment needs to be included on the resume including duties and responsibilities and dates of employment.
• Have the following 5 certifications (verification of certification must be uploaded as part of the application): IC3 GS5 – Key Applications, IC3 GS5 – Living Online, IC3 GS5 – Computing Fundamentals, Microsoft Office Specialist, AND Word and Excel Associate Certificate.

Note: a person may apply with a combination of industry certificates and college coursework. A total of a combination of certificates and courses listed above will be accepted and must meet the 5 requirements which are listed above.
Required Documentation - Please upload the following document with your application depending on your licensure/credential situation above:

• In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their current state license with their application in order to be considered
• If approved for an Associate License, please upload your AEL eligibility letter in lieu of a full teaching license
• New teacher education program graduates, who do not have their official teaching license yet, should upload a conferral letter from their university education program in lieu of their license, verifying date of graduation, and in which content area(s). Candidate must have officially graduated before hire. A copy of the candidates official teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
• If qualifying by university degree only, applicant should upload the applicable degree when asked for a teaching license with courses in each area listed above circled.
• If qualifying with a college degree and industry experience, applicant should upload the college degree when asked for a teaching license. and a resume in lieu of a teaching license where applicable experience is listed (see above requirements).

**Note: documentation of employment is required by USBE for endorsement, and should include a letter from a supervisor on company letterhead indicating duties, responsibilities, and dates of employment. This letter will need to be submitted to the USBE state specialist as part of the endorsement process.
If qualifying by certifications, please upload all applicable certifications when asked for a teaching license.
Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to maintain an orderly teaching lab
• Ability to use and implement approved curriculum maps
• Ability to evaluate student academic progress through various formal and informal assessments
• Ability to communicate student academic progress to parents through various formats
• Ability and willingness to use technology to enhance student engagement
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and work with other professionals in Professional Learning Communities
• Ability and willingness to implement proficiency-based grading
• Ability to implement project-based learning in CCA classes
• Ability to build a positive working relationship with students, school staff, administration business partners, parents and the community
• Knowledge and experience using computers and software

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Maintain a safe, orderly lab following all required safety procedures.
• Utilize lab equipment to apply concepts found in USBE’s CTE Core Curriculum.
• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE’s Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom through organization and appropriate discipline strategies.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement Proficiency-Based Learning in evaluating students.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement the Granite Way.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means, to discuss the student’s progress.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student’s academic and personal growth areas.
• Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Select and requisition books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Be a positive role model.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues in a calm manner.
• Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Required Training and Education

• Requires a Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved cleared criminal background check.
• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant “Licensure Area of Concentration” and if applicable, “Endorsement.”

Working Environment

• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Physical Demands
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Ability to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. Physical demands require moving and lifting supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The teacher is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The teacher must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.