SPED / MATH TEACHER

Spark Academy is a co-ed, residential treatment program for adolescents, specializing in neurodiversity. Besides treatment, we provide a full curriculum, year-round school as part of helping our students discover a love of learning and confidence in their education. We are accredited by the Utah State Board of Education as a special education school, with an individualized academic approach.
We currently seek to hire a Special Education Teacher with the ability to teach Math. We utilize instructional pedagogy that is centered on project-based learning. Thus, we look for a candidate who exemplifies innovation and resourcefulness, to help our students engage with their peers and utilize higher-level thinking skills when working through their projects.
Spark Academy is part of the parent company, The Heritage Community, located in Provo, UT. Originally founded in 1984, The Heritage Community is a long-standing and established treatment program! As a true, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are one of few in the nation with a non-profit mission, and maintain high integrity in standards of care! We provide a competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities. Come learn more about Spark Academy and be a part of our mission to help individuals heal and thrive!
Schedule:

• Exempt. Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Our academic calendar and contracts are YEAR-ROUND, with two-week breaks in between each term.
• The incumbent is intended to start as soon as possible.

• Understanding of adolescent development, with competence to teach the adolescent population.
• Aptitude of special education, particularly methods to successfully teach students on the high-functioning Autism Spectrum or who demonstrate other neurodiverse behaviors or diagnoses.
• Awareness and understanding of Project-Based Learning, or a willingness to learn and grow within this instructional pedagogy.
• Teaching skills that are engaging and edifying, while balanced with diligence and tenacity.
• Excellent organization skills to provide a physical and academic structure conducive to learning.
• Even temperament, with the ability to mediate situations calmly when students need support due to escalation or frustration.

• Design and teach lesson plans in assigned subject of high school math, with clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Educate students, ages 13 to 18, with various academic levels and special needs.
• Frequently communicate and work with the Special Education Coordinator to receive updates regarding IEP goals for each student assigned to your classroom.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, submitting grade reports on time.

• Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, or specific field of study to teach Math.
• Current Utah Educator license.
• SPED endorsement required, or must be willing to obtain the endorsement during employment.
• Must be at least 20 years of age or older to apply.
• Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.

• Comprehensive insurance package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life.
• Health Savings Account option, with generous company matching contributions.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan after one-year of continuous employment, with the company matching contributions.
• 8 paid holidays per year, outside of leave benefits.
• PTO hours, accruing on first day of hire.
• Sundance Mountain Resort corporate passes.
• Provo Recreation Center membership discount.