Elementary School Teacher - 6th Grade

The classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning enviroment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners, and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe enviroment; establish rapport with students, parents, and colleagues; motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their potential and be prepared for higher levels of education and career readiness.

Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction according to District initiatives and State Core Standards.

ESL endorsement preferred but not required.

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)

An overview of all the benefits included can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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.