Elementary School Teacher - 5th Grade

Job Description

5th grade full‑time teacher for Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary. Proficient in digital programs such as Zoom, Canvas, Class Dojo, Nearpod, etc. Live instruction over Zoom 8:30 am–1:00 pm. Ability to manage the progression of learning and the progression of student behavior over Zoom and other digital programs. Ability to create and manage daily lesson plans in language arts, math, writing, science, and social studies.

Work in professional learning communities. Proficient or willing to be trained in using Jordan District provided curriculum. Ability to take best teaching practices and use them in a virtual classroom setting. Strong communication skills in written and verbal methods with stakeholders via text, email, or phone call.

Remote live instruction over Zoom 8:30 am–1:00 pm. Reside in Utah. Ed Tech Endorsement preferred. Virtual teaching experience preferred.

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 801‑567‑8154 with any questions.