26-27 Upper School Computer Science SPED Teacher

Upper School Computer Science Special Education Teacher Classification: Exempt Reports to: Upper School Co-Head, Academic Annual Salary Range: $64,000-$90,000 The Quad Preparatory School is seeking an Upper School computer science teacher for grades 6-12 for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will provide academic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians, in classrooms of no more than ten students, including one-to-one and dyad instruction. Responsibilities Plan and implement high-quality, engaging computer science lessons that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicate assessment results to parents. Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children. Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum. Map and evaluate curriculum. Collaborate with other members of the computer science department to ensure a vertically aligned K-12 computer science program. Develop and teach electives. Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. Maintain accurate records using both the learning management system Blackbaud and portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement. Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success. Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects. Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails. Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school. Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets. Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g. open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale). Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to serving as an academic advisor and/or leading a student club during the school day. Competencies Love for working with middle and/or high school children Strong knowledge of and affinity for computer science Desire and ability to work with students with special needs Ability to respond and manage behavioral challenges Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction Ability to connect with middle and high school-aged children Effective oral and written communication Solid understanding of middle school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development Attention to detail Maintaining confidentiality and privacy Ethical conduct Time management and the ability to multitask Teamwork and collaboration Patience and flexibility Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, special education, education, or a related field. Experience working with middle and/or high school students. Preferred Education and Experience Experience as a middle or high school computer science teacher. Master’s degree in computer science, education, or a related field. Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth. Computer Science and/or Special Education teaching credential/certification. Experience teaching twice-exceptional youth. Work Environment This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the ground, fifth, and sixth floors of a building with an elevator. The role requires working in various locations around the school and occasional travel to the Lower School campus approximately two blocks away. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is active and involves continuous standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and or move items under 20 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type and Hours This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility that is open eight hours a day. Teachers work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required, anticipate at least three of these events throughout the year. In general, hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm. Compensation and Benefits Full range of benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; pre-tax transit and dependent care accounts; 401K match; student loan repayment contributions after one year of employment. Professional development opportunities including a First Year Support Program for all new staff; a Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience. Full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in the annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students. Generous professional learning, coaching, and in-depth professional learning programs. Group Life Plan; Disability Insurance; Generous Parental Leave. ***Note that currently, all employees are requested to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. In the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 or any other communicable or infectious disease, or any public-health condition designated by the New York State Commissioner of Health, that in the School’s sole discretion requires operational changes, the School reserves the right to establish and modify health and safety protocols, including requiring vaccination and/or vaccine boosters, testing, or other health requirements and requests for proof of compliance. *** ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People and Culture department at View email address on click.appcast.io. The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr