Special Education Teacher, Secondary - Fall 2026

Discovery Ranch 1; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Free meal while working

Discounts on outdoor gear

Beautiful 22-acre ranch environment

Job summary

Discovery Ranch for Boys seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver afternoon academic instruction within our therapeutic, relationship-based residential program for teenage boys in Utah. Morning therapy work complements classroom time, emphasizing experiential learning and a strengths-based approach.

Role is part-time with potential to grow to full-time, Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm–8:30 pm, paying $24–$26 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Utah licensure is required to teach in the state.
• Special Education secondary teaching certificate with mild-moderate and/or severe endorsements is preferred.
• Experience with IEP and 504 paperwork is expected.
• Must be able to pass criminal background checks and motor vehicle record checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one instruction and mentoring to students.
• Plan and participate in experiential activities aligned with therapy and academics.
• Develop, adapt, and implement curriculum for diverse learners.

Skills

Classroom management

One-on-one instruction

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Education

Utah Educator License

Utah Special Education Secondary Teaching Certificate with Mild-Moderate/Severe Endorsements

First Aid & CPR certified

ICC certified

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.

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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

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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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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