UPPAC Investigator/Prosecutor

UPPAC Investigator/Prosecutor

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $$39.23 - $$58.92 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Elida Barrera | ebarrera@utah.gov | 385-295-7911 Application Deadline – 7/23/2026*

• This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Are you an attorney looking for an opportunity to improve public education? Are you interested in professional ethics and helping provide a safe classroom environment for Utah School children? Consider applying to work with the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission where you work on the front lines to prevent misconduct by Utah educators.

Principal Duties

As a UPPAC attorney, you will

• Investigate educator misconduct.
• Prosecute educator misconduct in administrative proceedings.
• Train Utah educators on Utah's educator standards and professionalism.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate is someone who

• Is a law school graduate.
• Is licensed to practice law in the State of Utah.
• Has experience teaching or working with K-12 school age students.

About the Role

Location – 250 East 500 South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency For more information about the Utah State Board of Education, please click here .

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.