Job Description

For questions, please email: CSDEmployment

Category:

Secondary

Department:

Canyons District

Shift:

Location:

Indian Hills Middle

Job Type:

Full-Time

Pay Rate:

Salary Schedules

Transfer Window:

11/18/2025 - Open Until Filled.

How to apply:

You must have completed an application since November 3, 2025 to be in our current candidate pool.


Are you an applicant from outside of the Canyons School District?


Complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter. After completing your application, you'll join the Secondary candidate pool for current and 2026-27 openings, with your profile accessible to all schools. You do not need to apply for specific positions.

Current Canyons School District employees seeking a transfer for this position:


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Equal Opportunity Statement

Canyons School District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.


If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the application or hiring process, contact:

Legal Services Office

Phone: 801-826-5061 | Fax: 801-826-5098

Address: 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070


Having trouble? Email csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.

Current CSD Employee, Log in to request a transfer

Dates available for transfer request: 11/18/2025 - Open Until Filled.



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Overview

The teacher creates a positive, engaging classroom where all students become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators. Teachers maintain a safe, supportive environment and build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Essential Functions

Instruction & Curriculum

Teach courses aligned with the Utah State Core Curriculum and District standards. Deliver instruction using approved resources and instructional materials. Design and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that promote inquiry, creativity, and collaboration. Integrate technology and real-world applications to enhance instruction; demonstrate strong tech skills. Teach civil responsibilities and citizenship as part of student development. Administer standardized tests according to state and district procedures.

Student Assessment & Progress

Assess and document student academic and social growth; communicate progress regularly with students and families. Record and monitor student attendance accurately.

Classroom Management & Environment

Maintain high standards for student behavior and a positive classroom culture; serve as a role model for students.

Collaboration & Professional Engagement

Work as an active member of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and faculty teams to support the academic, social, and emotional development of all students. Participate in required meetings, professional development, and evaluation processes. Demonstrate professional and ethical standards as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC).

Communication Skills

Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Note:

This job description does not include every duty that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Skills:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Valid

Utah Educator License

(Associate or Professional) in the relevant area. + If not yet licensed: Apply for an

Associate Educator License (AEL)

via the Utah State Board of Education
Applicant must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check.

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

Regularly required to speak, hear, stand, walk, reach, bend or kneel. Occasionally required to use hands for fine motor tasks, climb, or balance. Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs in some lab/CTE/Art settings). Requires close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, as well as depth perception. Must possess the physical, mental, and emotional capacity to manage deadlines, evaluations, and challenging situations. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be updated to reflect job requirements.


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

Don't Have a Professional Educator License?

Option 1: CSD APPEL Program

Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL through the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). You must provide proof of your AEL--or proof that you submitted all required documentation to USBE--before being added to the candidate pool.*

Option 2: University Teacher Preparation Program

Enroll in a

secondary education teacher certification program

at a local university. Once accepted, apply for your

AEL

and complete the required

Praxis content

test

(if your degree is not in the subject you plan to teach). You must provide your AEL and your program Enrollment Letter when applying to the candidate pool.*