Academic Director - Flexible Hours, Bonuses, Benefits

Discovery Ranch; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Revenue sharing

Performance bonuses

Free meals while working

Outdoor gear discounts

Job summary

Discovery Ranch, a residential treatment center for adolescent males in Utah, seeks an experienced Academic Director to set the vision and oversee the Academic Department across our campus. Lead teachers and tutors to provide a positive, high-quality educational experience aligned with treatment objectives.

You will collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency, manage hiring and training, evaluate curriculum, and drive school improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (required).
• 2 years professional teaching experience.
• Able to pass criminal background check.
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check.
• Thorough understanding of graduation requirements, IEPs, and 504s.
• Current Utah driver’s license (within 30 days of employment).
• Must provide contact information for 3 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise Academic Department
• Create strategic goals aligned with program vision
• Collaborate with other department Directors
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards
• Assess teacher/student culture to maintain a safe, healthy environment
• Oversee hiring, training, and certifications of academic staff
• Participate in weekly Leadership and Departmental meetings
• Ensure curriculum is appropriate, effective, and up to date
• Develop/improve curriculum as needed
• Ensure effective classroom management
• Build relationships with parents, Educational Consultants, and referring professionals
• Manage teacher and tutor schedules and verify hours reporting
• Create and manage academic department work schedules
• Implement and evaluate an ongoing school improvement plan

Education

Master’s degree

2 years professional teaching experience

Criminal background check clearance

Motor vehicle record check clearance

Graduation requirements, IEPs, and 504s knowledge

Utah driver’s license (within 30 days)

3 professional references

Job description

Discovery Ranch, a residential treatment center for adolescent males in Utah, seeks an experienced Academic Director to set the vision and oversee the Academic Department across our campus. Lead teachers and tutors to provide a positive, high-quality educational experience aligned with treatment objectives.

You will collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency, manage hiring and training, evaluate curriculum, and drive school improvement.