High School ELA & ELD Teacher

WEST HIGH SCHOOL; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West High School, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks an English Language Arts & English Language Development Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with state and district standards. The role supports diverse learners with accessible, developmentally appropriate lessons and language development in ELA/ELD.

The ideal candidate holds a Utah Secondary Educator License with ELA and ESL endorsements, a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrates strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively with students, families and staff.
• Ability to empathically listen and respond to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instruction aligned with state, district and school curricula.
• Establish a classroom climate that fosters openness, respect and inquiry.
• Provide effective instruction using varied strategies and technology to support all students.
• Monitor student learning with formative and summative data and adjust plans accordingly.
• Invest in teaching practice through collaboration with families and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Utah Secondary Educator License (or transferable)

ELA endorsement

ESL endorsement

Job description

West High School, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks an English Language Arts & English Language Development Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with state and district standards. The role supports diverse learners with accessible, developmentally appropriate lessons and language development in ELA/ELD.

The ideal candidate holds a Utah Secondary Educator License with ELA and ESL endorsements, a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrates strong communication skills.