6th Grade Math and English Teacher - Jr

6th Grade Math and English Teacher – Jr. High (Job )

Position Type:
Secondary Teaching / Mathematics Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Posting Details:
Posted 6/5/2026
• Closing 6/12/2026
• Availability 8/3/2026

Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, and lifelong learning. The teacher maintains safety, builds rapport, motivates students, differentiates instruction, and implements Proficiency‑Based Grading.

• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE's Core Curriculum, 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 to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervise students both indoors and outdoors (e.g., recess duty, gymnasium activities) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere 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 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and educational technological skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self‑motivated.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues calmly.
• Displays effective multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.

• Requires a Utah State Board of Education approved cleared criminal background check.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a valid Utah Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "Licensure Area of Concentration" and, if applicable, "Endorsement".
• Requires a valid Utah Professional Elementary teaching license or an equivalent…