A free charter school located in South Jordan, Utah, is now accepting applications for a full-time Resource Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Resource Teachers are responsible for managing a caseload of students who receive special education services which includes:

·         Keeping special education files up to date and in compliance with State and Federal laws.

·         Manage and provide services to students on caseload.

·         Oversee paraeducators that assist with providing services to students.

·         Work together and communicate with faculty and staff members regarding special education students and services in addition to attending department and school wide meetings.

·         Advocate for students who receive special education services.

Hawthorn Academy believes that our primary mission is three-fold; 1) to engender a true "love of learning" in our students, 2) to address the needs of the "whole child", and 3) to provide a world-class educational foundation that prepares students for life. Our teaching methodologies and Program of Instruction are geared towards achieving this three-fold mission. The framework for our Comprehensive Program of Instruction is built around the selection of best-in-class curriculum, from respected and proven publishers, combined with the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) as a teaching methodology that serves as an overlay to our curriculum. Our curriculum is also designed to be compliant with the Utah State Core Curriculum.

Qualified applicants will have a valid Utah licensed in Special Education.  Candidates who hold certifications or endorsements to teach multiple subjects are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Interns or candidates needing to complete their student teaching may also be considered for the position.

Hawthorn Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.