Principal & Special Education Manager | Elevate Academy

Job Description

Job DescriptionElevate Principal & Special Education Manager

Elevate Academy | The Heritage Community Full-Time | On-Site | Utah

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Why Join Elevate Academy

• 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.