Special Education Teacher

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Hours: Monday through Friday, within the window of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

$25-$30 per hour

OASIS Ascent = Observation, Assessment, Stabilization, and Intensive Support.

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Located in Provo, Utah, OASIS Ascent is a short-term, acute residential treatment program dedicated to helping teenagers and their families navigate mental health crises with safety, dignity, and specialized care. Through a secure, highly structured environment and comprehensive clinical assessments, we uncover underlying challenges and build individualized roadmaps for long-term healing and success.

Education is a vital component of stabilization. We are seeking a Special Education Teacher who thrives in a multidisciplinary, therapeutic setting. In this role, you will use your specialized credentials to provide adaptive, trauma-responsive academic support, helping vulnerable students rebuild their confidence, resilience, and love for learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction for students in grades 7–12, ensuring continuity of progress in all core subjects.
• Implement Direct Instruction methods to assist in student learning and growth. 
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement, progress,  and accountability.
• Manage and deliver curriculum using digital platforms such as Edgenuity and Canvas
• Collaborate with clinical and residential teams to integrate academics with treatment goals.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress
• Maintain classroom structure, positivity, and consistency within a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Current or eligible Utah 7–12 teaching certification; 
• Special Education (SPED) certification.
• Previous classroom teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled in applying evidence-based teaching methods, including Direct Instruction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently within a collaborative clinical team.
• A genuine passion for supporting students who learn differently or thrive outside traditional settings.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have skills in teaching students on an individual basis, the ability to counsel with students, parents and schools, have technical skills for the delivery of digital curriculum, be proficient in Edgenuity and GoGuardian and a love for students who don't fit the traditional mold.

• 21+ years of age
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personal Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Continued professional development opportunities
• 6 paid federal holidays
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
• Very dynamic work environment
• Meaningful & impactful work
• A supportive and close-knit community
• Close to many world-class ski resorts