Academic Director: Education & Program Leadership

Discovery Ranch; Mapleton (UT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Revenue sharing

Free meals

Employee discounts

Outdoor gear discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Discovery Ranch, a residential treatment center for adolescent males, seeks an Academic Director to lead the Academic Department on its Utah campus. You will set the vision, oversee teachers and tutors, and align academic goals with treatment objectives for a high-quality educational experience.

The role requires a Master’s degree and teaching experience with administrative capabilities; responsibilities include curriculum development, hiring, compliance, and cross-department collaboration.

Formación

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• 2 years professional teaching experience.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle record check.
• Understanding of graduation requirements, IEPs, and 504s.
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days).
• Provide contact information for 3 professional references.
• Preferred: 2 years administrative and supervisory experience.
• Preferred: 2 years teaching with a secondary teaching certificate.
• Preferred: Special Education Endorsement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, manage, and supervise Academic Department.
• Create strategic goals aligned with program vision.
• Collaborate and communicate with other department Directors.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Continually assess teacher/student culture to ensure a safe, healthy environment.
• Oversee hiring, training, and certifications of academic staff.
• Participate in weekly Leadership and Departmental meetings.
• Ensure the curriculum is appropriate, effective, and up to date.
• Develop/improve curriculum as needed.
• Develop trusting relationships with parents, Educational Consultants, and other referring professionals.
• Manage teacher and tutor schedules and ensure hours are reported correctly.
• Create and manage work schedules of Academic Department.
• Implement and evaluate an on-going school improvement plan.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Collaboration

Educación

Master's degree

2 years professional teaching experience

Descripción del empleo

Discovery Ranch, a residential treatment center for adolescent males, seeks an Academic Director to lead the Academic Department on its Utah campus. You will set the vision, oversee teachers and tutors, and align academic goals with treatment objectives for a high-quality educational experience.

The role requires a Master’s degree and teaching experience with administrative capabilities; responsibilities include curriculum development, hiring, compliance, and cross-department collaboration.