Special Education Teacher, Secondary - Fall 2026

Discovery Ranch; 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

Large 22-acre campus with diverse envt

Proximity to national parks and skiRes

Job summary

Discovery Ranch for Boys, a therapeutic residential program in Utah, seeks a Special Education Teacher. You will provide afternoon classroom instruction after therapy, engaging a diverse student body of teenage boys.

The role is part-time with potential to grow to full-time, with evenings Monday through Thursday, 4-8:30 pm, earning $24-26/hour DOE. Ideal candidates bring passion for at-risk youth and experience with experiential learning in a ranch setting.

Qualifications

• Utah Educator license and state special education credential.
• Proficient with IEP and 504 considerations and documentation.
• Ability to pass background and motor vehicle checks.
• Current Utah driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Classroom management and supervision.
• One-on-one instruction and mentoring.
• Planning and participation in experiential activities.
• Curriculum development for therapeutic education.

Skills

Classroom management

One-on-one instruction

Curriculum development

Experiential activities planning

Education

Utah Educator License

Utah Special Education Secondary Teaching Certificate (Mild-Moderate/Severe)

Proficient in IEP and 504 paperwork

Criminal background checks clearance

Drive record check clearance

Utah driver’s license (within 30 days)

First Aid & CPR certified (may be provided)

ICC certified (may be provided)

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.

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