Secondary Teacher - English Language Arts - LIC

Secondary Teacher - English Language Arts - 26/27 School Year [LIC
3021]

Ogden City School District Ogden High School - Ogden, Utah
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Job : 5565566

Final date to receive applications: Mar 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Classroom Teacher - English Language Arts for the 26/27 School Year

The teaching position will vary according to the school, subject, and/or grade. Most school teacher jobs contain elements of each of these typical responsibilities including teaching, student management, administrative tasks, and extracurricular activities. All employees agree to follow Board Policy, as well as abide by the rules of the District’s Procedural Manual and Common Contract.

General

Purpose:

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences - this may include explaining new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority, and clearly and concisely so that students can understand
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state
• Single-subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• State certification
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Non-licensed applicants: An Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education is required. Here is thelink to apply.
  * This must be obtained before your start date
• Employee is required to obtain an ESL Endorsement by the end of the 4th year of employment. Failure to do so may impact continued employment.

Key

Competencies:

• Self‑motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Problem‑solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Learning orientation
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Creativity Patience

Performance Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with and abide by school district policies, and stay current on changes in such policies through procedures described by the Board
• Establishes and fosters a cooperative working relationship with the staff of the building to which the teacher is assigned, as well as with other District personnel
• Exercise mature and professional judgment in teaching and associations with staff and students
• Demonstrates high standards of…