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Special Education Teacher, Secondary

Discovery Ranch

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#Mentoring#CPR#First Aid#Curriculum Development#Classroom Management#Special Education#IEP#Residential Treatment#Evidence-based Practices
#Therapeutic Setting
#Secondary Education
#504 Plan
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$24 - $26 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Mapleton, Utah

Salary

$24 - $26 / HOUR

Quick overview

The teacher will provide classroom instruction, mentoring, and curriculum development for students in a residential treatment setting. They will also participate in planning experiential activities and managing classroom dynamics to support the healing journey of the students.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current Utah Educator License and a Utah Special Education Secondary Teaching Certificate with relevant endorsements. Proficiency in IEP and 504 paperwork, along with the ability to pass background and motor vehicle checks, is required.

professional certificateMentoringCPRFirst AidClassroom managementCurriculum developmentSpecial educationIEP documentationAt-risk youth supportExperiential therapyResidential treatment504 plan managementOne-on-one instruction

Job description

  • Through relationships and experiences we develop identity, discover success, and thrive.
  • Help young men in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey.
  • Discovery Ranch for Boys is a relationship-based residential treatment center.
  • Our students are teenage boys who struggle with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders.
  • We use evidence-based practices and emphasize experiential therapy.
  • As our Special Education Teacher, you will provide traditional classroom instruction in an unique setting to this diverse student body.
  • Mornings are devoted to therapy work while school is held in the afternoon, the ideal time for academic engagement in adolescents.
  • We need an engaged, creative, and dedicated teacher who sees the value in our students and will help them see it too as they continue their education during their treatment with us.
  • Healthy relationships, novel and challenging experiences, and a strengths-based approach are how we foster the healing process and create lasting change, and this happens just as much in the classroom as anywhere else. ________________________________________________ Part-time with potential to grow to Full-Time | M-Th 4-8:30 pm | $24-26/hour DOE This position is ideal for, but not limited to: an educator looking to support disadvantaged populations a teacher looking for supplemental income a retired teacher who still wants to work part time a parent wanting to work opposite of their spouse's 9-5 ________________________________________________

Responsibilities

Classroom management One-on-one instruction and mentoring Participation/planning of experiential activities Curriculum development Serve families. Be a part of the healing journey. Join the academic team at Discovery Ranch for Boys. Please note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses Current Utah Educator License Utah Special Education Secondary Teaching Certificate with Mild-Moderate and/or Severe Endorsements Proficient in IEP and 504 paperwork Able to pass criminal investigation background checks Able to pass motor vehicle record check Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment) First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide) ICCcertified (we may provide) Preferred 12+ months professional experience in residential treatment 12+ months experience working with at-risk youth Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Referral Bonus Program Free meal while working Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands, including an ExpertVoice account Beautiful, dynamic, and vast work environment: 22 acres of gorgeous, landscaped ranch with diverse houses, school classrooms, a gym, horses, and baby calves A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell A few hours from many world-class ski resorts

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Free meals
  • Professional outdoor gear discounts

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Discovery Ranch

Discovery Ranch combines the power of traditional and experiential therapies to create a clinically sophisticated, relationship-based residential treatment center for boys ages 13-18. Research shows this is the best approach to help your son and family heal mentally, physically,...

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IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
HQMapleton, Utah

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Utah classroom teacher roles are often in steady demand, especially in districts balancing enrollment, staffing, and subject coverage needs. These openings can be competitive because schools look for candidates who can fit the mission, uphold the honor code, and show classroom readiness; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, review the school’s mission and be ready to discuss how your experience supports a professional, student-centered classroom.

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