Jordan Administrative Memos

To:
All Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, Human Resources Specialist

Your JSD Human Resources Department is pleased to announce this week's new openings for Education Support Professionals (ESP) positions across the district. We will frequently post highlights in JEM.

Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in these positions. This does not reflect all ESP positions posted within the last week, only a select number of featured positions.

Featured New ESP Positions

Here is a brief ​d​escription ​o​f the new ESP vacancies posted this week:

• Clerk Fixed Assets FT: Assist with the District fixed assets program, training assistants, monitoring transactions of new equipment purchases and transfers, and travel throughout the District is required.
  • Location: ASB, Redwood Road
• Custodian Assistant FT: Provide careof grounds, minor maintenance, building cleaning, assist with security, and may direct work of student sweepers.
  • Location: Custodial and Energy Services, ASB, Redwood Road
• Facility Carpenter FT: Perform carpentry tasks to help in the fabrication, maintenance, remodel and repair of areas in and around the District facilities, including building cabinets, install and matching hardware, trim, molding, countertops, sheetrock, tile and more.
  • Location: ASB, Redwood Road
• Facility Electrician FT: Performs journey-level duties and responsibilities in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of electrical and high-voltage circuits, systems, and equipment according to specifications and code.
  • Location: ASB, Redwood Road

How to View and Apply

Each posted position has specific criteria and due dates. To see the complete list of vacancies and to ​apply, click this link: Jordan School District - Frontline Recruitment

Thank you for your continued dedication to Jordan School District students and families!

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Jordan School District Human Resources

Jordan School District

TO:
All Administrator

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services

Language & Culture Services is providing another opportunity for you to become certified as a District Interpreter. This course is for employees at the school level that have been hired to be interpreters in the front office, classroom, or for conferences. Through HB 302, a legislative bill passed in Utah to strengthen family engagement in education, this bill focuses on the need for schools to effectively communicate with parents and guardians so they can fully participate in their child’s education.

Join us March 6th 8-3 p.m.

Interpreter course

TO:
Principals

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Special Education Administrator

Attached is the Special Ed Newsletter for February 2026.

Feb 2026 SpEd Newsletter

TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Staff Assistant of Teaching and Learning

The Jordan Teacher Fellows Inaugural Exhibition
Professional Development Day: April 17, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Jordan Learning Center 3706 West 9800
South Jordan, Utah 84009

This distinctive JSD Professional Development Day session offers a brief Keynote and then features opportunities to engage with each Teacher Fellow educator who will share their action project findings in an exhibition fair style format. Please join us for this signature collegial event; providing time to connect around practice and enjoy refreshments.

The Jordan Teacher Fellows is composed of competitively selected educators who form the first-of-a-kind cohort conducting a deep dive within the 6 Roles of a Utah Teacher Leader. Building from these experiences, the Teacher Fellows have launched action projects which are directed toward benefitting their school or our district.

This opportunity has been provided by the Teaching and Learning Department with the support of The Jordan Education Foundation and the USBE MASTER pilot grant. The Teacher Fellows programming aligns with the pillar of High Quality Instruction within our Jordan School District Strategic Plan. For more information about JSD Teacher Fellows see https://teacherfellows.jordandistrict.org/

Teacher Leader Facilitators:
Brooke Anderson, Jordan Data Scientist
Kierra Beddes, Digital Teaching & Learning
Shlori Daniels, Instructional Coach

Jordan Teacher Fellows:
Tamara Baggett, Riverside Elementary
Jill Bodine, Secondary Math Specialist
Rae Boren, Copper Hills High School
Melissa Brunke, Aspen Elementary
Michael Draut, West Hills Middle School
Amy Geilman, West Jordan Middle School
Jessica Hacking,Foothills Elementary
Christina Jacobs, MTSS Specialist
Kyle Jensen, Copper Hills High School
Lay Kou, Southland Elementary
Xin Lou, Eastland Elementary
Lucia Martin Garcia, Herriman Elementary
Holli Mattingly, Copper Canyon
Haley McCall, Aspen Elementary
Kami Mecham, Jordan Ridge Elementary
Cassen Williams, Antelope Canyon Elementary

TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources

Jordan School District is seeking a Director of Special Education to provide strategic leadership and comprehensive program management. This role involves overseeing policy implementation, ensuring Federal/State IDEA compliance, and managing talent and budgets. The Director will also spearhead professional development while fostering strong collaboration between staff, parents, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will have:
- A professional educator license in "School Leadership"
- Prior administration experience preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
- An excellent knowledge of State/Federal rules/regulation related to IDEA

Submit your online application and all required documents by February 15, 2026. Visit https://hr.jordandistrict.org/apply/ to apply. (Job ID 13765)

TO:
Administrators & Directors

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Staff Assistant of Teaching & Learning

Each year education organizations and individuals are selected based upon their exemplary efforts in building student resilience in their schools, homes, and communities. The Education Tribute Award is a prestigious honor presented annually by the state-wide program ResilientYOU.

The Education Tribute Award nominations need to be completed online no later than March 15, 2026. For Questions text Barbara Smith 801-560-6511 or email baarbaarasmith@gmail.com
Find the nomination form at resiliantyou.org/nominate.

Nomination categories include:
High School
Middle School
Elementary School
Administrator
Secondary School Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Wellness Professional
Parenting Organization
*School nominations are for school-wide programs and efforts. Please don't feature individuals if you are nominating their school.

Awards will be announced and delivered to each school location by a member of the ResilientYOU Board during “Resilient Utah Month” in April 2026. The recipients will be announced on social media, other channels and educational networks. Recipients will also be honored at a special awards event called the ResilientYOU Spectacular in April.

TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of High Schools
Jason Skidmore, CTE Director

Follow along as Jordan CTE celebrates Career & Technical Education Month in February 2026.

Throughout February we will highlight our dedicated Jordan School District CTE educators, CTSO's, local industry leaders, and share amazing CTE student stories.

CTE Month 2026 flyer

DATE:
February 5, 2026

TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior

SUBJECT:
Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) Documenting and Reporting

In January there were two different memos sent about how to document an ESI. This information was discussed in the  December principals meeting. Because there is a difference on how to retain documentation for a student in special  education versus a student in general education, it was decided to create one memo for all students. This memo  replaces both previous memos.

In accordance with the rules and guidelines provided in the Least Restrictive Behavior Intervention (LRBI) Technical  Assistance Manual (2023) as well as guidance from the Utah State Legislature (R277-608 and 53G-8-301), the following  is updated guidance on the use and reporting requirements of Emergency Safety Interventions (ESIs), including reporting  requirements in Jordan School District.

What is an Emergency Safety Intervention?
Emergency Safety Intervention or ‘ESI’ is the use of seclusion or physical restraint when a student presents an  immediate danger to self or others. An ESI is not used for disciplinary purposes. ESIs are emergency measures of last  resort to prevent imminent serious harm to an individual in a school setting. Even in these circumstances, ESIs should be  avoided if less restrictive means of managing the student’s behavior and ensuring safety are available.

How do I provide notification of the use of an Emergency Safety Intervention?

1. Notify your administration within 15 minutes of the beginning of the use of an ESI.
2. Notify the student's guardian within 15 minutes of the beginning of the use of an ESI. This must be done by email, and includes the required notification that guardians may receive a copy of the student's ESI documentation upon request. Please use the wording in this template email.
3. In addition to the email notification, you may communicate with guardians by phone or in-person.

How do I submit Emergency Safety Intervention documentation?

1. Fill out an Emergency Safety Intervention Report to document the event.
2. Using a district device, submit the information from the ESI Report into the digital database.
3. Scan a copy of the paper ESI report to jbat@jordandistrict.org (or send a copy to JBAT at River’s Edge School via district mail).
4. Forward the parent notification email to jbat@jordandistrict.org (or print it and send the hard copy JBAT at River’s Edge School via district mail).
5. For students with an IEP, all original copies of the Emergency Safety Intervention Report and a copy of the parent notification email should be placed in the student’s special education file.
6. For all other students, upload these documents to the cumulative folder.
7. A copy of the email (either printed directly to a PDF or printed and scanned) and the ESI form should be combined into a single PDF file.
8. The file should be uploaded to the student’s cumulative folder under the category “ESI-Emer Sfty Interv”. The description should include the date and time of the ESI.
9. Take time to debrief with your team.

Please refer to the Jordan School District Emergency Safety Interventions Manual or contact a member of the JBAT team for more information.

Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) Documenting and Reporting

TO:
All Employees

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator

Please see the attached OSHA Fact Sheet.

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