Heritage Schools, Inc.-posted about 24 hours ago
Full-time • Manager
Onsite • Provo, UT

The Elevate Principal & Special Education Manager is a mission-driven academic leader who oversees daily instruction, individualized academic planning, and all special education services at Elevate Academy-a small, therapeutic school serving approximately 24 students and 4 teachers. This hybrid role combines instructional leadership, academic advising, and IEP oversight to ensure students receive dignified, trauma-informed, and legally compliant educational support aligned with therapeutic goals. The ideal candidate is a steady, relational leader who thrives in small-school environments and values both excellence and care.

  • Serve as the primary academic leader and advisor for all students
  • Lead instructional staff through coaching, walkthroughs, and real-time support
  • Oversee graduation planning, credit tracking, and academic schedules
  • Own all IEP development, compliance, and progress monitoring
  • Coordinate special education assessments, meetings, and service delivery
  • Act as the primary academic and IEP liaison to families and school districts
  • Use academic and special education data to drive early intervention
  • Support trauma-informed behavioral responses and classroom stability
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready academic and special education records
  • Collaborate with clinical and residential teams to align education and treatment
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education (Master's preferred)
  • Valid Utah Educator License required
  • Administrative endorsement or eligibility preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, advising, or special education
  • Strong knowledge of IEP compliance, graduation requirements, and alternative pathways
  • Demonstrated ability to lead with emotional steadiness, clarity, and compassion
  • Experience in therapeutic, residential, or nontraditional school settings strongly preferred
  • Small school environment with deep relational impact
  • Opportunity to lead both academics and special education in an integrated model
  • Mission-centered organization rooted in dignity, service, and excellence
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to whole-child outcomes
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