Teacher - Summit at Alpine School District

Position starting: September 15, 2025
FTE: 1.0
One year contract
Hiring Manager: Daniel Biolo
email: [email protected]
phone: 801-610-8183

Certification:

• Secondary license required

Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Position Purpose

Summit is an alternative school for at risk and youth in care students. We are looking for a teacher who fits our culture and can work with our students. Our preference is for a teacher with a Science, Math, or Computer's endorsement, but finding the right fit into our school culture is of most importance. We need someone who can connect with students and has a well refined classroom management style. Someone who is creative and think outside the box of traditional teaching methods is preferred. 

Essential Functions

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in specific curriculum area of expertise.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.