Essential Elements Teacher - Special Education

Logan River Academy•Logan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Logan River Academy, education is an essential part of the healing process. Our teachers work alongside therapists, residential staff, nurses, and treatment professionals to help students build confidence, achieve academic success, and prepare for meaningful futures. We offer a collaborative team environment where educators can make a lasting difference in the lives of adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. If you are passionate about helping students with significant disabilities thrive in a therapeutic setting, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Current Utah Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education.
Special Education teaching endorsement or license appropriate for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of Utah Essential Elements Standards and alternate assessment requirements.
Experience developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Strong classroom management and behavior intervention skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Knowledge of special education law, IDEA, and Utah Special Education Rules.
Understanding of trauma-informed educational practices.
Ability to teach students with diverse cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and communication needs.
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral crises.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC), therapeutic school, behavioral health setting, or alternative education program.
Experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, and other complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction aligned with Utah Essential Elements Standards.
Develop and implement individualized lesson plans that meet each student's academic, functional, behavioral, and transition needs.
Maintain compliance with all IEPs, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring requirements.
Collect and analyze student data to guide instructional decisions and document student progress.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, residential staff, related service providers, and families to ensure consistency across educational and treatment settings.
Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, assistive technology, visual supports, and differentiated instruction.
Create and maintain a structured, predictable, and trauma-informed classroom environment.
Implement positive behavior supports and approved behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
Supervise and collaborate with Teacher Aides to ensure effective implementation of instructional and behavioral programming.
Participate in IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, parent conferences, and professional development.
Maintain accurate educational records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with Utah State Board of Education regulations, IDEA, FERPA, and school policies.
Foster student independence, self-advocacy, communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
Support students in preparing for post-secondary opportunities, vocational experiences, and community integration when appropriate.