What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Teacher FT - English Language Development (2026-2027) position at Jordan School District?
- ESL endorsement
- English Language Arts
JobID: 14055
Position Type:
Licensed High School/Language Arts
Licensed High School/Language Arts
Date Posted:
3/20/2026
3/20/2026
Location:
Copper Hills High
Copper Hills High
Date Available:
August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026
Closing Date:
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
We are seeking a highly qualified high school teacher for English Language Development (ELD) or English as a Second Language (ESL). The ideal candidate will have a TESOL certification and/or an ESL endorsement. Essential qualifications include a demonstrated understanding of teaching English to non-native speakers, including knowledge of language development stages, and a proven ability to effectively scaffold instruction for students across all language proficiency levels. We are looking for an educator who shows sensitivity to diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and possesses expertise in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for adolescents.
Required: Utah Secondary Educator License with Endorsements
Job Description
Salary Schedules
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.
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.
Salary : $50,000