Academic Director - Fall 2026
discovery ranch residential treatment center for teen boysMapleton, UT
Academic Director - Fall 2026
discovery ranch residential treatment center for teen boysMapleton, UTManager L7
Education Administrators, All OtherEducation Administrators, PostsecondaryEducation Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Administration of Education ProgramsElementary and Secondary SchoolsColleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Academic Director Through relationships and experiences we develop identity, discover success, and thrive. Full-time | $60-70,000 + bonuses DOE | M-F 12-8 with flexibility | Benefits Discovery Ranch is a residential treatment center for adolescent males located on a 20+ acre campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We are looking for an experienced teacher and administrator to join our leadership team as our Academic Director. As our Academic Director, you will set the vision for, oversee, and manage the Academic Department across our beautiful campus. You will ensure our students have a positive, quality educational experience through effectively managing a team of dedicated teachers and tutors. You will also work collectively with the other departments to ensure the consistency and alignment of both treatment and academic objectives. With your leadership, experience, and genuine care for our students, Discovery Ranch will continue to meet our program vision and provide the best care and experience possible to our students and their families.
Duties include:
- Lead, manage, and supervise Academic Department
- Create strategic goals that are in alignment with program vision
- Collaborate and communicate with other department Directors
- Ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards
- Continually assess teacher/student culture to ensure a safe, healthy environment
- Oversee hiring, training, and certifications of academic staff
- Participate in weekly Leadership and Departmental meetings
- Ensure that the curriculum is appropriate, effective, and up to date
- Develop/improve curriculum as needed
- Ensure appropriate, effective classroom management
- Develop trusting relationships with parents, Educational Consultants, and other referring professionals
- Manage teacher and tutor schedules and ensure that hours are reported correctly
- Create and manage work schedules of Academic Department
- Implement and evaluate an on-going school improvement plan
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Mapleton, UT
Occupation
Education Administrators, All Other
Industry
Administration of Education Programs
Posted
14 days ago