Principal & Special Education Manager | Elevate Academy

Elevate Principal & Special Education Manager

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Utah

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.

• 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.
• Experience in therapeutic, residential, or nontraditional school settings strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with emotional steadiness, clarity, and compassion.

• 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.

The Heritage Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Employment is at‑will.

We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. As a result, all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal records.