West Haven, UT — The newly constructed Mountain View Junior High School welcomed its very first class of students in a grand opening ceremony filled with excitement and pride. The event, attended by students, parents, and local dignitaries, marked the beginning of a new chapter for the West Haven community.
Principal Matthew Patterson expressed his enthusiasm for the school, highlighting the opportunity to create new traditions and build a unique legacy from the ground up. He praised the school's exceptional staff, noting that they are among the best educators in Utah. Superintendent Gina Butters and School Board President Paul Widdison also addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of making Mountain View Junior High a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students were encouraged to foster a sense of belonging and pride in their new school.
The school's mascot, the Maverick, and its colors—teal and silver—were introduced by Student Body President Rylan Kapp, symbolizing creativity, uniqueness, and achievement. The ceremony concluded with a ribbon-cutting, symbolizing the official opening of the school. Parents and students were then invited to tour the state-of-the-art facilities, guided by cheerleaders and student officers. The evening set a positive tone for the upcoming school year, with the community eager to embrace the new opportunities at Mountain View Junior High.
Thank you for your interest in Weber School District and the employment opportunities at West Field High School, Mountain View Junior High School, and our new yet-to-be-named elementary school. We are excited about the opening of these schools for the 2024/25 school year. We have already heard from many great educators who want to be a part of the new schools, so we want to explain the process for staffing these schools. While the timing of the job postings may differ slightly due to the number of needed positions, the hiring process will be consistent for all three schools. This plan will be updated continuously based on the boundary process and enrollment needs at the schools.
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The following plan will be used to facilitate the application and hiring process for teaching positions:
Department Head Hiring: The hiring of the department heads at West Field and Mountain View will be open to all applicants, inside and outside of Weber School District. Once hired, department heads will then be asked to be a part of future hiring committees. These positions will be opened in early November 2023.
Certified Hiring Round One: The initial round of interviews will be open to all certified employees from the impacted schools interested in positions at West Field HS, Mountain View JH, and the elementary school. Applicants will be required to apply and interview for those positions but are not guaranteed to be selected for any open positions. For West Field and Mountain View, these positions will be posted in early December 2023.
Certified Hiring Round Two: The second round of interviews will be open to all certified in-district employees interested in positions at West Field HS, Mountain View JH, and the elementary school. Applicants will be required to apply and interview for those positions but are not guaranteed to be selected for any open positions. For West Field and Mountain View, these positions will be posted in January 2024.
After Certified Hiring Round Two, we will have been able to identify all displaced employees. Those employees will be notified and walked through the process of applying for open positions at other Weber School District schools.
Certified Hiring Round Three: The third round of interviews will be open to all certified in-district and out-of-district employees interested in positions at West Field HS, Mountain View JH, and the elementary school. Applicants will be required to apply and interview for those positions but are not guaranteed to be selected for any open positions. For West Field and Mountain View, these positions will likely be posted in late February 2024.
As we work through the hiring process, it is important to keep in mind the following factors:
WF/MV Registrar |
Open positions October 2023 |
WF Fall Head Coaches |
Open positions after the fall sports season |
WF/MV Department Heads |
Open positions November 2023 (Start 2024/25) |
WF/MV Certified Round 1 |
Open positions December 2023 (Start 2024/25) |
WF/MV Librarian |
Open positions December 2023 (Start second semester) |
WF/MV Child Nutrition Manager |
Open positions January 2024 (Start 2024/25) |
WF/MV Certified Round 2 |
Open positions January 2024 (Start 2024/25) |
WF CTE Coordinator |
Open position January 2024 (Start second semester) |
WF CTE Secretary |
Open position January 2024 (Start second semester) |
Placement of Displaced Educators |
Prior to Round 3 of Hiring |
WF/MV Certified Round 3 |
Open positions February 2024 (Start 2024/25) |
WF Winter/Spring Head Coaches |
Open positions February 2024 (Start 2024/25) |
WF/MV Head Custodian |
Open positions March 2024 |
Remaining Support Staff Positions |
Open positions March 2024 (Start 2024/25) |
The elementary principal will be assigned later in the year.
Elem. Head Custodian |
Open position January 10 |
Elem. Administrative Assistant |
Open position January 10 |
Elem. Child Nutrition Manager |
Open position January 10 |
Elem. Instructional Coach |
Open position January 10 |
Elem. Librarian |
Open position January 10 |
Teaching Positions |
Open positions February 7 |
Support Staff Positions |
Open positions April 24 |
As we begin the hiring process for West Field High School, Mountain View Junior High, and the elementary school, we are looking for individuals who have a personal resolve for improvement and are committed to establishing and maintaining three GREAT schools that will impact generations of students in the years and decades to come. We need educators who will meet the following expectations:
This process is not going to be easy, but it will be enjoyable and gratifying! We are excited to welcome passionate and competent individuals who share our vision for creating a thriving learning community and making a positive impact on the lives of our students.
West Field High School Principal - Mike Martini -
Mountain View Junior High Principal - Matt Patterson -