Academic Support Staff

We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.

Discovery Ranch South, located on the outskirts of beautiful Cedar City, Utah, is a licensed and accredited residential treatment center dedicated to the academic and therapeutic success of adolescent girls. We are currently seeking **Academic Support Staff** to join our team.

As an Academic Support Staff member, you will assist teachers and academic administrators in maintaining a positive learning environment for our students. Your role will involve filling in for staff as needed while providing one-on-one support and reinforcing instructional methods to meet the individual needs of our students. You will be cross trained in a variety of roles and responsibilities and gain a wide range of experiences in an academic setting.

Your contributions will ensure that students feel supported in their academic journey, facilitating their personal growth while they engage in our holistic therapeutic programs. Experience in working with troubled youth or in a school environment is preferred, but we also welcome passionate individuals eager to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with classroom management or other academic roles as needed
• Assist student comprehension in math, science, language arts and social studies
• Assist the teacher with monitoring student progress
• Help create a safe and productive environment for students
• Attend meetings and work as part of the Academic Team
• Collaborate with academic staff

Help empower young women on their healing journey through education at Discovery Ranch South.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the USA.
• Ability to pass background and motor vehicle record checks.
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment).
• Provide evidence of completing 48 College Credit Hours OR an Associate's Degree OR passing the Praxis ParaPro (within 30 days of employment).
• CPR & 1st Aid certification (training will be provided).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Preferred: experience working with teenagers in education or therapeutic settings.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continued professional development
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands
• Free Food & Snacks