2nd Grade Teacher (276)

Washington Elementary School; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah, is hiring a qualified teacher to deliver instruction aligned with state and district curricula. This role emphasizes linguistic accessibility, culturally responsive practices, and high expectations for all students.

The position requires collaboration with families and colleagues, utilization of formative and summative assessments, and ongoing professional growth to support student achievement in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or near completion by contract start date.
• Valid Utah Elementary or Early Childhood Educator License, or transferable license from another state.
• Strong professional communication in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide instruction aligned with state, district, and school curricula.
• Develop developmentally appropriate lessons based on student strengths and needs.
• Reference Utah Core Standards in planning and instruction.
• Incorporate literacy skills and disciplinary language into teaching.
• Create a positive classroom climate with respectful interactions and inquiry.
• Use formative and summative data to assess instruction and adjust plans.
• Document student progress and provide timely feedback to families.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student growth.
• Uphold district policies, state rules, and professional standards.
• Attend required activities or meetings outside of normal hours as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Utah Elementary or Early Childhood Educator License

Alternative licensure transferrable license

Job description

Salt Lake City School District Washington Elementary School - Salt Lake City, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Work Location: WashingtonElementary School

Contract Days:185 Days (reflects full year)

Initial Application Deadline: End of day on11/09/2026

Anticipated Start Date: 12/04/2026

JOB SUMMARY

This position plans and provides instruction to students based on state, District, and school curricula and requirements, and based on the students’ social and other formative needs.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, or will complete a bachelor degree program prior to the contract start date.
• Valid Professional or Associate Utah Elementary or Early Childhood Educator License, a valid Elementary Educator License from another state that is transferrable to Utah, or will complete a teaching program prior to the contract start date that will lead to a Professional Utah Elementary or Early Childhood Educator License.
• Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Spanish Speaker: speaks, reads, writes and understands spoken Spanish.
• Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire.
• Previous teaching experience
• Experience with grade level/content PLC’s/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement.
• Knowledge of effective English Language Learners teaching practices; student social-emotional learning, accelerated/extended learning programs and special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and Prepare Instruction

• Creates developmentally and linguistically appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
• Develops lessons that are accessible and culturally relevant based on individual students’ strengths, interest and needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Utah Core Standards and references them in short- and long-term planning.
• Incorporates disciplinary-specific literacy skills into instruction to purposefully engage learners in interacting with content knowledge.

Establishes a Classroom Climate Conducive to Learning

• Develops learning experiences that engage and support students as self-directed learners who internalize classroom routines, expectations, and procedures.
• Collaborates with students to establish a positive learning climate of openness, respectful interactions, support, and inquiry.
• Utilizes positive classroom management strategies, including the resources of time, space, and attention effectively.

Provides Effective Instruction

• Bases instruction on accurate content knowledge using multiple representations of concepts and appropriate academic language.
• Practices a range of developmentally and culturally appropriate instructional strategies that engage and meet the needs of individuals and groups of learners.
• Provides multiple opportunities for students to develop higher-order and meta-cognitive skills.
• Supports and expands English language development and communication skills through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Uses a variety of available and appropriate technology and resources to support learning.
• Allows students different ways to demonstrate learning sensitive to multiple experiences and diversity, while holding high expectations.
• Uses both formative and summative data sources to assess the effectiveness of instruction and to make adjustments in planning and instruction.
• Documents student progress and provides descriptive feedback to students, parents, and other stakeholders in a variety of ways.

Invest in Teaching Profession

• Collaborates with families, colleagues and other professional to promote student growth and development.
• Adapts and improves practice based on reflection and new learning.
• Engages in learning experiences to enhance self and support others.
• Participates actively in decision-making processes while building a shared culture that affects the school and larger educational community.
• Advocates for the learner, the school, the community, and the profession.
• Is responsible for compliance with federal and state laws, State Board of Education administrative rules, state assessment polices, Salt Lake City School District board policies and supervisory directives.
• Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-330 Utah Effective Educator Standards at all levels to teacher development.
• Is responsible for compliance with all requirements of State Board of Education Rule R277-301Educator Licensing.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements in an efficient and effective manner; required to attend activities, events, and meetings outside of normal work hours on a regular basis.
• Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represents the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees.
• Demonstrates adaptability and understanding of cultural differences in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Risks found in the typical work environment, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work: however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc…

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone]. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].