Science Teacher

Juab School District is accepting applications for a Science Teacher at Juab Jr High School for the 2024-2025 school year. This is full-time position with benefits, and is attached to the Certified Salary Schedule. Please email Principal Albrecht at blair.albrecht@juabsd.org with any questions. This position is open until filled.

Classroom Teacher

The teaching position will vary according to the school, subject, and/or grade being taught. However, 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, District Procedures, and abide by Common Contracts. 

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 in a clear and concise way so that students can understand
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare 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 students performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of each student
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students 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 and parent meetings
• Clearly 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 or a current student teacher
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District and State
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• State certification
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology

Key Competencies

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

Performance Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and abide by School District policies, and stay current in changes in such policies through procedures described by the Board
• Establish and foster a cooperative working relationship with the staff of the building to which the teacher is assigned, as well with other District staff
• Exercise mature and professional judgement in teaching and associations with staff and students
• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Maintain current certification in appropriate teaching areas
• Teach the District standards in the assigned area, utilize effective planning for each day's teaching/learning activities, clarify goals and objectives of lessons and assignments, diagnose and prescribe for student academic and effective strengths and weaknesses, evaluate student progress and achievements, and continually seek to motivate students for the learning tasks at hand
• Provide for reasonable care and safety of students who are assigned to them. Responsible for the daily safekeeping of students in their charge; must have the ability to safely escort assigned students off school premises or otherwise manage students while in emergency situations, this includes following all appropriate crisis management protocol used by the District.
• Provide proper care and reasonable security for all District property in their custody
• Seek to establish a school climate that will promote appropriate student discipline
• Consistently support and assist the building staff in maintaining order and discipline among students
• Actively participate in professional learning community discussions at grade and subject levels
• Utilize instructional materials and other educational resources in a competent and effective manner
• Make use of technology for instructional purposes as well as for record keeping, administrative and other non-instructional uses as may be required
• Performs such other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance & Retirement
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous vacation and holiday schedule
• Positive and collaborative work environment