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  • Payroll due 1/3/19
  • Last day to add, close or change direct deposit accounts 1/10/19
    ** Please let Payroll know immediately if you close your account or make any changes to your account
  • Paychecks available for viewing in Employee Access 1/23/19
  • Payday 1/25/19

True Time Deadlines for Pay Period 12/3/18 – 1/6/19

  • Employee Final Submittal: 1/9/19
  • First Approval: 1/11/19
  • Final Approval:  1/14/19

True Time Deadlines for Pay Period 12/3/18 – 1/6/19

  • Employee Final Submittal: 1/9/19
  • First Approval: 1/11/19
  • Final Approval:  1/14/19

Use of Personal Leave Days before/after School Holiday

School Holiday/Date | Dates

  • New Year’s 1/1/19 | 1/2/19
  • Martin Luther King 1/21/19 | 1/18/19 & 1/22/19

As per DP 335(B):  Employees who have not been approved by Human Resources for using a personal day before and after a holiday may be docked (certified $105 or classified 40% of their daily rate). Please refer to policy for further clarification.

  • *Traditional Grade Transmittal Day         1/14/19

*All 206, 242 and 245 employees must record a leave day if not in attendance.
*Traditional principals may use a vacation day as this is a non-student day
*This is a paid contract day for 177-day year round employees, therefore, a leave day must be recorded if not in attendance.

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All Licensed Educators,

Thank you for your past and present interest in the JSD Teacher Transfer Fair Events. This is an important event for licensed educators who are seeking new opportunities throughout the District.  A special thanks to Jim Birch and his administrative team for volunteering to host the first Teacher Transfer Fair in 2019.

The Teacher Transfer Fair schedule is as follows:

  • Date:  Monday, January 14, 2019
  • Time: 12 noon to 6 p.m.
  • Location:  West Jordan High School (gymnasium – north-east end)
  • ***Both Elementary and Secondary Schools will be participating.

Here are a few reminders for licensed educators participating in this event:

  • Enter from the north-east doors of West Jordan High
  • Bring your JSD ID badge, which will allow you entrance into the fair
  • Bring copies of your resume to distribute

Additional information regarding the transfer process will be available at the fair.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the 2019 Teacher Transfer Fair at West Jordan High.

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This Gala will benefit a Mckinney Vento Scholarship for Jordan School District Students with severe financial need who want to attend classes at the Jordan Academy For Technology and Careers (JATC).

The Gala is Saturday, January 12th, 7-10 pm.

Jordan District Employees can use code "JSD" at checkout to receive a $15 discount on an individual ticket. Or use the code "JSD19" for a couples ticket and receive a $20 discount.

To purchase tickets, please visit The Winter Collection Fundraising Gala page.

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Salt Lake Home Show | Presented by Mountain AmericaTeacher Appreciation Day is Friday, January 11th at the Salt Lake Home Show. All teachers AND school employees receive FREE admission with a valid District ID at Will Call.  Attendees can also save $3 on-line for additional tickets by using code TEACHER

To purchase tickets, please visit the Salt Lake Home Show Ticket Info site.

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Painitnf for the Pantries Benefit FundraiserWest Jordan Women in Business is teaming up with ‘That Paint Thing’ for an exclusive night of dining, painting, and prize drawings to raise funds for Principal's Pantries in Jordan School District.

Painting for the Pantries is on Friday, February 8, 6 - 9 p.m.

Jordan District Employees receive a discount when purchasing (2) tickets with dinner.  To purchase tickets, see links below:

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The Human Resource Department is contacting valued licensed employees with important information regarding upcoming events and opportunities.

LICENSE RENEWAL
Teachers and other educators whose license will expire on June 30, 2019, are encouraged to begin the license renewal process IMMEDIATELY by going to the USBE website. Personal letters regarding license renewal information have already been sent out. Keep in mind that there is no cost to the employee associated with the background check.

EARLY NOTIFICATION (Resignation/Retirement)
Employees resigning/retiring at the end of the current contract year that give official early notification of resignation/retirement, will be eligible for a tiered incentive. To qualify, notification must be submitted online on or before the following dates:

  • December 15, 2018 $500.00
  • January 15, 2019 $300.00
  • February 15, 2019 $200.00

The incentive will be paid on the last regular paycheck. Notifications of resignation/retirement received after the dates listed above will not qualify for an incentive. The official District resignation/retirement notification form is found in Skyward Employee Access under Task Processes. Please see District policy DP318 for more detailed information regarding resignations. If you do not know your Skyward username or password please contact the Help Desk at 801.567.8737.

TEACHER TRANSFER FAIRS
The dates of the Teacher Transfer Fairs below are for current Jordan School District teachers seeking a new teaching opportunity! Please have copies of your resume available to distribute. Your JSD ID badge is required. Come explore your options!

  • Elementary & Secondary | January 14, 2019 | West Jordan High (gym), 8136 S. 2700 W., West Jordan | 12 - 6 p.m.
  • Elementary Only | February 20, 2019 | Fort Herriman Middle (gym), 14058 S. Mirabella Drive, Herriman | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Secondary Only | February 21, 2019 | Copper Hills High (Tech Atrium), 5445 W. New Bingham Hwy, West Jordan | 4 - 6 p.m.
  • Elementary & Secondary | March 28, 2019 Riverton High (gym), 12476 S. Silverwolf Way, Riverton | 4:30-6 p.m.

TEACHER HIRING & TRANSFER TIMELINE Schools who have “hard to fill” openings for 2019-20 or “known vacancies” for either the 2018-19 or 2019-20, may advertise those positions on workatjordan.org effective immediately. These positions will be posted for a minimum of five working days before hiring. Current JSD employees are encouraged to apply for positions which you qualify.

  • “Hard to fill openings” consist of positions for the 2019-20 year that are on the District’s Critical Need Priority List (based on the USBE Index of Criticality). “Hard to fill” positions include Math, Special Education, Psychologists, SLP’s, DLI, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Systems, Integrated Science, Agriculture, Computer Programming, Health Science, Auto & Diesel Technology, Title 1, Engineering, and Business.
  • “Known vacancies” are classified or licensed positions that a school must fill regardless of enrollment or FTE allocation. Examples of a “known vacancy” include Media Specialist, CTE Coordinator, Athletic Director, Band Director, Head Coach/Advisor, Head Custodian, etc.

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Join the Jordan Education Foundation in helping to provide Christmas for deserving secondary students in Jordan School District through the annual Christmas for Kids event.

Students in need are carefully selected by school counselors, administrators and JSD Education Support staff to receive a free shopping spree at Gordmans. The students get to choose necessities like coats, boots, shoes, clothing, socks and other needs.

If you would like to donate or volunteer as a chaperone, please visit the Christmas for Kids website.   

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Jordan School District is hosting multiple teacher transfer fairs in the coming months in anticipation of opening four brand new schools.

The transfer fairs are open to all current JSD teachers. Your ID badge is required and we ask that you bring resumes.

Visit workatjordan.org/apply today for current job openings.

2018-19 Revised Teacher Transfer Fair Flyer

  • 2018-19 Revised Teacher Transfer Fair Flyer PDF

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PEHP is offering a free web-based weight management class called “Lighten Up,” which includes live and recorded webinars.

Lighten Up is an 8-week educational series of classes developed by registered dietitians and exercise specialist. Lighten Up is perfect if you’re working on achieving the BMI improvement rebate and are ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

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Thanksgiving's HeroesThanksgiving’s Heroes would like to feed families who would otherwise go without this holiday season. To nominate a family you believe is in need and deserving of a complete Thanksgiving meal, please use the following links:

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After receiving feedback on previous boundary Options A and B, the Board developed boundary Option C. Feedback will be gathered through a new survey until midnight on Friday, November 9.

A vote to finalize boundaries is scheduled for the Board’s public meeting on November 13. You can participate in the survey using the link below.  Thank you for your participation in the boundary process.

  • Boundary Option C Survey