What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher FT - Language Arts position at Jordan School District?
Required: Valid Utah teaching license with ELA endorsement; experience with middle school students preferred.
Hidden Valley Middle School in Jordan School District seeks a dedicated 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher to join our collaborative educational team. This position requires designing and implementing rigorous instruction aligned with state standards in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The ideal candidate will analyze complex texts with students, develop critical thinking and analytical skills, and prepare learners for the transition to high school.
Responsibilities include creating engaging lesson plans, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs, assessing student progress, and actively participating in Professional Learning Community (PLC) processes. Strong classroom management skills, effective communication with students and families, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
Job Description
Salary Schedules
Licensure RequirementsAll 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.
Hidden Valley Middle School in Jordan School District seeks a dedicated 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher to join our collaborative educational team. This position requires designing and implementing rigorous instruction aligned with state standards in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The ideal candidate will analyze complex texts with students, develop critical thinking and analytical skills, and prepare learners for the transition to high school.
Responsibilities include creating engaging lesson plans, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs, assessing student progress, and actively participating in Professional Learning Community (PLC) processes. Strong classroom management skills, effective communication with students and families, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
Job Description
Salary Schedules
Licensure RequirementsAll 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.
Salary : $50,000