Access and Opportunity Teacher Specialist One-year-only Contract Internal Applicants Only

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

This posting is for internal applicants only and for a one-year-only contract. The contract for this position begins on 8/3/2026 but a portion of the additional days may be required prior to that date but after 7/1/2026. If you have questions regarding this position please contact Karly Chavez at or email

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. Physical punctual reliable and predictable regular attendance 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 Access & OpportunityTeacher Specialist provides resources and supports to schools administrators paraprofessionals and teachers who work specifically with multilingual learners (MLs) to ensure equitable educational access and practices. This includes preparing and delivering professional development presentations providing assessment support and academic coaching modeling best practices participating in district-level committees and working with teams as they address the needs of multilingual learners in their school as they develop and refine their school Continual Improvement Plans (CIP).

Essential Functions:

• Provides professional development experiences in curriculum instructional strategies differentiation and assessment.
• Demonstrates and modelsSheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) strategies.
• Supervises implementation of WIDA standards materials for the district.
• Participatesin assigned committees and task forces.
• Participates in professional organizations e.g. WIDA NAPE or other related organizations.
• Supports district-wide programs and initiatives.
• Communicate with parents through telephone calls e-mails and other appropriate means as needed.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the schools academic growth.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintain professional competence through professional learning activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
• 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.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and educational technological skills.
• Ability to workindependently with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to accept responsibility and be self-motivated.
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience using the WIDA standards.
• Knowledge of and successful experience implementing best classroom teaching practices in reducing the achievement gap.
• Understanding of how Limited English Proficient Students are served within the Granite School District.

Required Education Training and Qualifications:

• Requires one of the following:
  • a valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education one of the following license areas of concentration:
    • Early Childhood Education;
    • Elementary;
    • Secondary;
    • Preschool Special Education; or
    • Special Education; or
  • an equivalent license in another state or country.
• Masters degree from a regionally-accredited university preferred
• ESL endorsement required but may be completed after hire.
• SIOP/WIDA certification required but may be completed after hire.

Required Prior Experience:

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in the following areas is preferred:
  • coaching teachers;
  • working with adult learners in professional development settings;
  • proficiency-based learning and grading;
  • teaching English Language Learners in a public school setting; and
  • working as a Lead Teacher for multilingual learners.

Note: The District reserves the right to make specific requirements for this position however when prior work experience has been evaluated to be particularly pertinent some exchanges between training and experience might be authorized.

Assigned Decision Making:

• Empowered to make decisions regarding how to best support the growth and learning of assigned teachers.

Non-Supervisory Interaction:

• Engages in critical conversations with assigned team members and staff who are struggling to meet performance standards.
• Interacts and collaborates with employees administrators secretaries and other staff members in schools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Not applicable.

Budget Responsibility:

• Not applicable.

Working Environment:

• Work takes place in a typical school environment.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Work may involve travel to multiple district schools or locations. Mileage can be reimbursed.

Physical Demands
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.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel and crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects and must occasionally climb or balance.
• The employee is required to travel from one location to another for work at various district sites.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.