Social Studies Teacher
Category:
Secondary
How to apply:
Go to http://bit.ly/CSDSec23 to complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter. When the application process is successfully completed, you will be entered into the Secondary candidate pool to be considered for current openings and openings for the 2023-24 school year. Read the interview next steps flyer for the full explanation of the candidate pool process.
**If you have not completed this process since November 1st, 2022, you are not currently in our candidate pool to be considered for job openings.
Questions about this process? Email csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.
Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.
CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.
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Dates available for transfer request: 06/07/2023 - Open Until Filled.
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Job Description:
Job Title: Classroom Teacher K-12
Department: School
Supervisor: Principal
Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 186 Schedule: Varies / 186 days Evaluation Group: CTESS
FLSA Classification: Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION
The classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students
develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive
citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and
colleagues; motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their
potential and be prepared for higher levels of education. Teachers differentiate curriculum and use
effective research-based methods of instruction.
- Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE’s Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board
- Instruct pupils in citizenship.
- Meet regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance requirements.
- Utilize CSD instructional framework to provide engaging instruction based on core standards.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning
- Evaluates student’s academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepare
- Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students
- Create an effective environment for learning through organization, functional and attractive
- Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
- Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.
- Maintain professional expertise through in-service education activities provided by the school
- Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory
- Be a positive role model.
- Participate in faculty meetings and instructional professional learning communities (PLCs) as
- Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.
- Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines and policy
- Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Use approved books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.
- Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
- Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and
- Is responsible for understanding and adhering to laws, district policies, and procedures.
- Requires strong oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
- Requires strong computer and educational technological skills.
- Requires effective problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
- Requires the ability to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Requires the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Requires the ability to calmly handle classroom management issues.
- Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students,
- Requires the ability to work as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently
- Knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guidelines.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional
duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational
priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance
to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
- The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience
certifications required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Preferred Skills:
History, Political Science Endorsements
- Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
- Requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Requires a valid Associate or Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position.
However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal
training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Not limited to the following:
- While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The
crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally
climb or balance.
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending
upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some
exchanges can be made between training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Not limited to the following:
- While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The
crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally
climb or balance.
up to 25 pounds. Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
- Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable
- Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds.
- Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions,
interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive
and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process.
It is the employee’s responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.
This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org
Candidates must have a Secondary teaching license with the appropriate endorsement.
Expired licenses, out of state licenses, or University students that graduated in December 2022 or Spring 2023 are also eligible to apply.
Don't have a professional teaching license? Follow one of these steps before applying:
- To earn your license through the CSD Alternative Pathway to Professional Eudcator Licensing (APPEL) program, you will first apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL). Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL through the Utah State Board of Education (USBE).
- Proof of an AEL or proof you submitted all the documentation correctly to USBE is required before you will be added to the candidate pool.
- Must also have the proper endorsements for what you are applying for (example: English teachers will not be considered for anything other then English jobs).
- Proof of an AEL or proof you submitted all the documentation correctly to USBE is required before you will be added to the candidate pool.
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