employment opportunities

The Emery County School District has the following position open:

Cottonwood Elementary

1:1 School Nurse  LPN/RN with trach experience preferred

• 2 days/week - 3 hours/day

 Qualifications - Experience - Knowledge

• Have or pass a LiveScan Background Check
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Provide direct 1:1 nursing care and support as needed during the school day
• Experience with tracheostomy care preferred, or willingness to be trained

Essential Duties and Responsibilites:

• Monitoring and supporting student's medical needs during the school day
• Assisting with trach care & other specialized procedures (training provided if needed)
• Collaborating with school staff, parents, and medical providers to ensure continuity of care
• Promoting a safe and supportive learning environment

Any Questions may be directed to Principal Tiffany Cowley @ 435-748-2481

OR

District Elementary Supervisor JR Jones @ 435-687-9846

Applications may be obtained from the district office or via this link

Applications should be submitted to:

Superintendent Jim Shank

Emery County School District

P.O. Box 120

Huntington, Utah 84528

Application Deadline:  

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

1st review of applications:  September 3, 2025

The Emery County School District has the following position open:

Ferron Elementary

Special Education Paraprofessional

• 5.9 hr daily  (29.5 hours/wk) - 175 school days

 Qualifications:

• Basic academic skills;
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a positive & effective manner with students and families;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel;
• Willingness to take direction and complete tasks;
• Willingness to comply with all laws, rules, and policies relevant to protected information and confidentiality;
• Have or pass a LiveScan Background Check.

Additional Qualifications of a Title I School:

Title I schools require highly qualified status to work as a parprofessional. To be highly qualified you must have a two-year Associates Degree, or 48 credit hours, or a Utah Teaching Certificate, or pass the ETS Paraeducator (Parapro) test.

Any Questions may be directed to Principal Heather Behling @ 435-384-2383

Applications may be obtained from the district office or via this link

Applications or Requests for Transfer should be submitted to:

Superintendent Jim Shank

Emery County School District

P.O. Box 120

Huntington, Utah 84528

Application Deadline:  

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

1st review of applications:  August 15, 2025

The Emery County School District has openings for Regular Route and Relief Bus Drivers

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Transport students to various activities; monitor activity and behavior to assure safety; may administer routine discipline as needed to maintain order and safety.
• Perform basic pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles; assure proper fuel and other fluid levels; complete various travel records and log and sign-in sheets as required.
• Participate in various traiing and workshop activities related to operating standards, processes and procedures.
• Communicate with parents as needed to exchange factual information.
• Perform regular cleaning and washing of assigned vehicle.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•  Must possess a valid Commerical Drivers License, have a clean driving record, and be willing to operate a school bus during various weather extremes and highway conditions.
• At least 21 years of age and meet related criteria as described under "Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations".
• Sufficient education to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform necessary duties, and at least three years experience in driving, preferably in multi-passenger vehicles - or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully pass required driving competency tests leading to the acquisition of required licensing.
• Knowledge of: 1) geographical region to be driven; 2) state highway and driving laws; and 3) vehicle operation and safety regulations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, parents and students.
• Ability to demonstrate maturity in dealing with various child and adolescent behaviors.

Application Procedure

Applications may be picked up at the Bus Garage - 855 North 175 West, Castle Dale, UT 84513.  

Applications or Requests for Transfer should be submitted to:

Tracy Rowley, Transporation Supervisor

Emery School District

PO Box  1177

Castle Dale, UT 84513

Any questions may be directed to Tracy Rowley, Transportation Supervisor @ 435-381-2611

Applications accepted until filled

Emery School District is accepting applications for Substitute FoodService Helpers - Cooks.  Approved applicant names will be sent to schools who will schedule subs as needed.  Scheduling is usually in advance but in case of emergency, a sub may be called the same day as needed.

When applying, you may indicate which schools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic academic and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50# as needed
• Ability to follow district menus and recipes
• Ability to work in a positive and effective manner
• Ability to organize food preparation
• Ability to relate and work well with school personnel
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must hold a current food handler permit
• Must pass a background check

Application Procedures

Applications may be picked up in person at Emery School District Office, 120 N Main, Huntington, UT 84528 or at this link

Contact Alayna Ewell, CNP Director, for more information at 435-687-4905.

• Locations

All Schools

• Description

Emery School District is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers.

Approved applicant names will be sent to schools who will schedule subs as needed. Scheduling is usually done in advance, but in case of illness, a sub may be called the same day as needed.

When applying you may indicate schools or grade level preferred.  

• Qualifications

Basic academic and communication skills;

Ability to follow lesson plans as laid out by teacher;

Ability to work in a positive & effective manner with students;

Ability to relate to, and work well with school personnel;

Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Ability to work flexible hours.

Must pass a background check.

• Substitute Rates

Rate of pay varies . . .

Sub Level Daily Rate

Non-Licensed/No Training $65.00

Non-Licensed/Trained $70.00**

Licensed $75.00

Cumulative Days 30+ (In Same School Year) $95.00

Cumulative Days 60+ (Prior & Current School Year) $95.00

Consecutive Days 11-29 (All Teaching Substitutes) $95.00

Consecutive Days 30+ (All Teaching Substitutes) Beginning Licensed Salary

 ** Completion of an online SubSkills Training Course will add $5.00 extra pay per day.  This course can be accessed by visiting the following site:  http://mylearning.stedi.org.

Once an individual has completed the course, they can print out their completion certificate and bring it in to the district to qualify for the additional $5.00 per day from that point on.

There are four different options, choose the one that best fits your needs.  Currently the price for these different options are: $39.95 for either basic course A or basic course B. $59.95 for the Premium course, and $79.95 for the Ultimate course. Emery School District will accept any of these options.

SubSkills training is not required to be a substitute and is at your own cost.

• Application Procedure

Applications can be found on this website or picked up in person at the District Office, 120 N Main, Huntington, UT.

Applicant must pass a background check. This scan is done in our office at the cost of $37. Please call ahead to schedule.

Applications can be found on this website or picked up in person at the District Office, 120 N Main, Huntington, UT.

Applicant must pass a background check. This scan is done in our office at the cost of $37. Please call ahead to schedule.

Substitute Application (in PDF)