Essential Elements Teacher Special Education

Why Join Logan River Academy

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.

Location: Logan Utah
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Education Director

Position Summary

Logan River Academy is seeking a compassionate dedicated and highly qualified Essential Elements Teacher to join our team. This position provides specialized instruction to students with significant cognitive disabilities using Utahs Essential Elements Standards while supporting students with complex behavioral emotional and mental health needs.

The Essential Elements Teacher is responsible for developing meaningful individualized educational experiences that promote academic growth functional life skills communication independence and successful transition planning. This position works collaboratively with therapists residential staff parents and other educators to provide consistent trauma-informed instruction within a therapeutic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction aligned with Utah Essential Elements Standards.
• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans that meet each students 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the school campus and residential treatment environment.
• Ability to stand walk bend lift up to 30 pounds and assist students when necessary.
• Ability to safely participate in approved crisis intervention procedures when required.
• Ability to supervise students in classrooms community settings and school activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.