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Granite Technical Institute - CTE - Health Sciences/Pharmacy Technician - (1.0 FTE)
The Granite Technical Institute is seeking a qualified and motivated Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pharmacy Technician Teacher to join our team for the 20262027 school year. The teacher may be responsible for teaching the following concurrent enrollment courses:

• Pharmacy Tech

The health science instructor will be responsible for teaching the state approved curriculum for the Pharmacy Technician course with an emphasis on supporting students in building skills necessary for further training, entry into employment and/or completion of an externship with the ability to pass the DOPL Pharmacy Technician licensure test.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Mandy Chapple, Assistant Principal, at (385) 646-1113 or email mmchapple@graniteschools.org. 

Qualifications:

Requires one of the following:

• a valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with a pharmacy technician endorsement.
• a valid Associate Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Secondary or CTE License Area of Concentration with a pharmacy technician endorsement.
• an equivalent license in another state with an endorsement comparable to a pharmacy technician endorsement.
• Hold a current Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist DOPL license and must have a minimum of 3 years industry experience (5 years experience preferred). 

Please upload the following document with your application depending on your licensure situation:

• 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
• If qualifying through an industry certification and experience, applicant should upload a copy of your current certificate or DOPL license and a resume with minimum of three years documented industry experience. Must also be willing to complete the remaining requirements necessary to obtain an Associate's license.
  
  
  

Successful applicants will:

• Must be able to pass all classroom and lab safety requirement.
• Ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computers and instructional technology.
• Willingness to involve students in HOSA and prepare them for participation at the district, state, and national levels.
• Knowledge of Health Science Career Pathways and the ability to teach related content.
• Ability to support students in the DOPL licensing process for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Willingness to work with industry partners to prepare students for externships and entry-level opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with industry partners to align classroom instruction with workforce skill needs.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Ability to use and implement approved curriculum maps.
• Ability to evaluate student academic progress using a variety of formal and informal assessments.
• Ability to communicate student academic progress to parents through a variety of formats.
• Ability and willingness to use technology and hands-on learning practices to enhance student engagement and instruction.
• Ability and willingness to implement proficiency-based grading practices.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff, administration, business partners, parents, and the community.

GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSROOM TEACHER DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, and/or abilities required.  Regular presence, attendance, timeliness are essential job functions of this position.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens.  Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education and do so in accordance with each student's ability.   Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction. Implement Proficiency-Based Grading in Student Evaluations.
Essential Functions

• Maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment following all required safety procedures including HIPPA.
• 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.
• Work with industry partners to accredit the Granite Technical Institute pharmacy technician training program.
• Develop 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
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom through organization and appropriate discipline strategies.
• 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.
• Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive 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.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

*This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues in a calm manner.
• Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Required Training and Education

• Requires a Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved cleared criminal background check.
• Requires a pharmacy technician or pharmacy DOPL license.
• Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "Licensure Area of Concentration" and if applicable, "Endorsement."

Working Environment

• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Physical Demands
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Ability to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. Physical demands require moving and lifting supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Physical Requirements  Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear.  The teacher is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The teacher must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Note: This list of essential and non-essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.