CTE College and Career Awareness (CCA)/FACS- External Applicants Only

About the role

This position is for a Family Consumer Science (FACS) Teacher at Bennion Junior High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly teaching lab following all required safety procedures.
• Utilize lab equipment to apply concepts found in USBE's CTE Core Curriculum.
• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE's Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.
• Create lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Use computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervise students requiring both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement Proficiency-Based Learning in evaluating students.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement the Granite Way.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means, to discuss the student's progress.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student's academic and personal growth areas.
• Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in the classroom and on the school campus.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Select and requisition books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Be a positive role model.

  Requirements

  • Valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with one of the following endorsements: Family & Consumer Sciences Basic, Family & Consumer Sciences (6-8), Family & Consumer Sciences (CTE/General), Family Consumer Sciences Essentials.
  • Valid Associate Secondary Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with one of the following endorsements: Family & Consumer Sciences Basic, Family & Consumer Sciences (6-8), Family & Consumer Sciences (CTE/General).
  • A current out-of-state license with a Family & Consumer Sciences related endorsement.
  • New graduates from teacher preparation programs who have not yet received their official teaching license should upload a conferral letter from their university in place of the license.
  • Official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related field such as: Family & Consumer Sciences, Human Development & Family Studies, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Design & Merchandising.
  • Complete a minimum of two (2.0) credits of coursework in each of the following subject areas within the past fifteen (15) years: Marriage Family or Human Development, Food Science, Culinary Arts or Nutrition Lab course, Intermediate Sewing/Sewing Construction, Interior Design/Housing.
  • All courses must have a C' or higher grade to be accepted.
  • Upload the following document with your application depending on your licensure/credential situation above:
    • In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their current state license with their application in order to be considered.
    • If approved for an Associate License, please upload your AEL eligibility letter in lieu of a full teaching license.
    • New graduates from teacher preparation programs who have not yet received their official teaching license should upload a conferral letter from their university in place of the license.
    • The conferral letter must be on official university letterhead and must include:The degree earnedThe anticipated graduation dateThe type of license and content area(s) in which the candidate will be recommended to the Utah State Board of Education.
    • Candidates must have officially graduated prior to the position start date.
    • An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.
    • If qualifying by university degree only, applicant should upload the applicable degree when asked for a teaching license.
    • If qualifying based on courses completed, a college transcript must be attached with courses circled that document ten (10) credits in the five (5) areas listed above.

  Qualifications

  • Ability to maintain an orderly teaching lab.
  • Ability to use and implement approved curriculum maps.
  • Ability to evaluate student academic progress through various formal and informal assessments.
  • Ability to communicate student academic progress to parents through various formats.
  • And willingness to use technology to enhance student engagement.
  • Ability to provide hands-on training and project-based learning that aligns with CTE pathways.
  • And willingness to collaborate and work with other professionals in school and district.
  • Professional Learning Communities.
  • Ability to implement proficiency-based grading.
  • Ability to implement project-based learning in CCA classes.
  • Ability to build a positive working relationship with students, school staff, administration business partners, parents and the community.
  • Knowledge and experience using computers and software.
  • ESL Endorsement preferred.