High School Teacher - Chemistry

High School Teacher FT - Chemistry )

• Position Type:
  Licensed High School/ Science
• Date Posted: 1/23/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Education.
• Licensure:
  Valid Utah State Teaching Certificate with Endorsements (Chemistry or Physical Science endorsement).
• Skills:
  
  Strong classroom management skills and familiarity with lab safety and chemical storage protocols.
• Background:
  Must pass a standard background check.

We are looking for an engaging Chemistry teacher to join our science department. You will teach core chemistry concepts to grades 10-12, facilitating both classroom instruction and hands‑on experiences to spark scientific curiosity.

• Curriculum and Lab Instruction:
  Develop and implement meaningful lesson plans aligned with the Utah State Core Standards that integrate hands‑on activities and experiments to reinforce core concepts.
• Classroom Environment:
  Cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation while effectively managing the classroom to maximize learning time.
• Assessment and Data:
  Create valid assessments and analyze student data to provide targeted interventions and constructive feedback.
• Differentiation:
  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
• Communication:
  Actively collaborate in professional meetings and maintain open communication with parents regarding student progress.
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work proactively and professionally with fellow chemistry faculty to co‑develop and implement standardized laboratory investigations and common assessments.

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.

• 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)

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 .org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at  with any questions.