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Ascent Academies of Utah, West Jordan campus, a charter school is now accepting applications for a full-time 6th Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Teacher Assistant - Part time

Ascent Academies of Utah, West Jordan campus, is now accepting applications for a part-time Teacher Assistant.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ascent Academies of Utah, Saratoga Springs campus, is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Special Education Paraeducator - Part time

Ascent Academies of Utah, a network of charter schools, is now accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the upcoming school year at the campus in West Jordan. This is a part-time position, working approximately 29 hours a week.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ascent Academies of Utah is now accepting applications for a Special Education Behavior Technician. This position will be at the West Jordan location. The position will be full-time. Pay will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. AAU also offers a full benefits package to those who qualify.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

  • Shall assist with individualized assessment (i.e. curriculum-based, developmental, social skills), functional assessment, and preference assessment procedures 
  • Shall provide direct support to students by teaching and implementing behavior interventions, as designed by the Behavior Specialist and IEP Team
  • Shall provide direct support to staff by introducing and modeling interventions 
  • Shall provide direct support to students by teaching social curriculum
  • Shall coordinate with Behavior Specialist and school staff to implement behavior curriculum
  • Shall coordinate with Behavior Specialist and school staff to develop and implement intervention plans
  • Shall coordinate with Behavior Specialist and school staff to develop and implement crisis/safety plans
  • Shall track, collect data and coordinate with Behavior Specialist to help determine the effectiveness of behavior plans
  • Shall create and develop data graphs, and regularly update progress monitoring
  • Shall assist other personnel in the completion of their work activities as needed
  • Shall respond to emergency situations (i.e. behavior crisis, injured student, fights, seizures, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
  • Monitor student’s attendance and disciplinary data (i.e. office referrals, suspensions, etc.)
  • Shall comply with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (i.e. mandatory abuse and neglect reporting), as well as requirements for data collection, storage and transportation
  • Shall respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly
  • Shall maintain professional boundaries (i.e. avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts)

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Special Education Teacher (Severe Disabilities) - Full time

Ascent Academies of Utah, West Jordan campus, is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher with an emphasis in Severe for the upcoming school year.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Computer Science Teacher - Part time

Ascent Academies of Utah, West Jordan campus, is now accepting applications for a part-time Computer Science Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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