Academic Principal

Renewed Hope Ranch & Kiva Adventure Ranch

Location: Cedar City, Toquerville, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional events/meetings as needed

Renewed Hope Ranch and Kiva Adventure Ranch are seeking a dedicated and organized Academic Principal to oversee academic programming, student records, educational compliance, and the day-to-day operations of the academic department across both residential treatment programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee academic programming and educational services for students.
• Supervise and support academic staff and teachers.
• Maintain accurate student records from admission through discharge and post-discharge follow-up.
• Oversee registration, scheduling, transcripts, credits, grades, and educational documentation.
• Ensure academic records and processes remain accurate, current, and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate with parents, schools, agencies, treatment teams, and other educational partners.
• Support student academic planning and progress.
• Ensure required educational documents are completed accurately and submitted when needed.
• Participate in admissions, discharge planning, parent weekends, and other program activities.
• Develop and maintain academic department procedures and documentation.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to the academic department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Valid Utah Special Education teaching license or Special Education endorsement required.
• Previous experience in education, school administration, or academic leadership.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, clinicians, and residential staff.
• Knowledge of student records, transcripts, scheduling, and academic compliance.
• Experience working with adolescents or in a residential/treatment setting is a plus.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS

Organized Professional Accountable Compassionate Detail-Oriented A Strong Leader

If you are passionate about helping students succeed academically while working in a structured residential treatment environment, we would like to hear from you.

Renewed Hope Ranch & Kiva Adventure Ranch
Supporting students academically, personally, and therapeutically.

Pay: $59,492.86 - $71,647.32 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person