Travel & Tourism Instructor (.5 FTE) - Canyons Innovation Center

Job Title: Travel and Tourism Teacher ( .5 FTE)
Department: Canyons Innovation Center
Supervisor: Principal / Bryan Rudes
Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 186 (prorated .5)
Schedule: 186 days (prorated .5) Evaluation Group: CTESS
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Anticipated Start: August 2026

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach the core content outlined in the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Hospitality, Events, and Tourism curriculum, Board of Education-adopted curriculum, and related concurrent enrollment coursework as determined by a future partner college or university.
• Utilize the CSD instructional framework and applicable core standards to provide engaging, meaningful instruction.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide differentiated, individualized, and small-group instruction to meet student needs.
• Translate lesson plans into meaningful learning experiences that effectively utilize available instructional time.
• Use class time for active, applied learning, incorporating profession-based and project-based learning rather than relying primarily on lecture-based instruction.
• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and professional learning environment and effectively address classroom-management issues.
• Instruct students in citizenship and support the development of responsible, ethical, and productive members of the school and community.
• Utilize computers, educational technology, and other classroom-support equipment appropriately in instruction.
• Use approved books, instructional resources, curriculum materials, and technology consistent with district and Board of Education guidelines.
• Meet regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance requirements.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSION-BASED LEARNING

Design and facilitate career-development and real-world learning experiences based on the six core tenets of the CIC:

• Profession-Based Learning
• Professional Skills Development
• Student Self-Discovery and Inquiry
• Student Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Industry Responsiveness
• Districtwide Access and Opportunity

Provide learning experiences across the four primary hospitality and tourism industry sectors:

• Lodging
• Transportation
• Food and Beverage
• Recreation and Entertainment

Additional responsibilities include:

• Integrate entrepreneurial mindset, marketing, customer service, and economic-impact concepts into instruction.
• Facilitate profession-based learning opportunities such as travel planning, event coordination, tourism promotion, and customer-experience design.
• Guide students through project cycles that include research, planning, execution, evaluation, and presentation.
• Design and manage project-based learning experiences aligned with industry standards and expectations.
• Facilitate a profession-based capstone experience that may include public presentations, tourism proposals, community-based projects, or other authentic demonstrations of student learning.
• Build and maintain appropriate partnerships with hospitality, tourism, business, community, and postsecondary partners.
• Remain responsive to changing industry needs, practices, and workforce expectations.

CLASSROOM AND STUDENT SUPPORT

• Create and maintain an effective learning environment that reflects industry expectations and promotes student success.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.
• Evaluate student academic progress and social growth using standards-aligned assessments, authentic demonstrations of mastery, and other appropriate measures.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare progress reports as required.
• Communicate with parents and guardians through conferences, telephone calls, email, student information systems, school websites, and other approved means regarding student progress and needs.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with professional staff to support students' academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Create an engaging learning environment through appropriate organization, displays, visible student work, project timelines, interest centers, and industry connections.
• Administer student attendance procedures, group standardized tests, and other required assessments in accordance with state and district requirements.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain professional expertise through district-provided professional development, professional learning communities, industry-based learning opportunities, and other professional-growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings, PLCs, committees, school initiatives, and other required professional activities.
• Participate in educator-evaluation procedures in accordance with district guidelines and policy.
• Participate, as assigned or appropriate, in faculty committees and the sponsorship or support of student activities.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with students, parents, guardians, colleagues, school staff, district staff, community members, postsecondary partners, and industry partners.
• Model professional and ethical standards and serve as a positive role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with FERPA, applicable laws, and district policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to applicable federal and state laws, Board of Education policies, district policies and procedures, school expectations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain required inventory records and appropriately manage instructional materials, equipment, supplies, and other assigned resources.
• Follow district procedures related to the use, storage, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.

EMERGENCY AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES

During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. Examples may include general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, providing remote assistance to students and staff, and performing other reasonable duties as needed.
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.