What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Specialist position at Granite School District?
Position Type :
District Coordinator or Specialist
Date Posted : 1 / 31 / 2025
Location :
Educator Support & Development
Date Available : 2025-26 School Year
Closing Date :
02 / 07 / 2025 Please note that this posting closes at 3 : 00 pm on the date listed above.
Job Title
Teacher Specialist
Department / Location
Teacher Onboarding & Instructional Coaching
Supervisor
Director of Teacher Onboarding & Instructional Coaching
Salary Schedule
Teacher Salary Schedule
Lane Placement
A-G (based on qualifications)
Contract Length
9 months plus up to 20 days
1.0 FTE
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Special Designations
none
If you have questions regarding this position please contact Anne Reese at (385) 646-4119 or email areese@graniteschools.org
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
The Teacher Specialist provides training and support for teachers, school mentors, and school-based instructional coaches in grades K-12. Responsibilities include assisting provisional teachers in fulfill requirements to move from an Associate Educator License to a Professional Educator License (including the PPAT assessment). The incumbent provides professional development and on-site support to school mentors and school instructional coaches. The position also provides induction for teachers new to Granite School District including on-boarding and Granite Way training. Finally, the position is responsible for providing support to teacher interns placed in elementary and secondary positions.
Essential Functions :
- Demonstrates knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and how to align to content areas to district teachers and specialists.
- Supports teachers and coaches by providing research-based instructional resources and support to ensure effective teacher implementation.
- Works closely with other district departments to provide continuity of instructional practices.
- Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student's academic and personal growth areas.
- Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
- 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.
- Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
- Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
- 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.
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This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
