26-27 Lower School SPED Head Teacher

Job Summary Lower School Special Education Head Teacher – Anticipated opening for the 2026-27 school year. Classification: Exempt. Reports to: Lower School Co‑Head, Academic. Salary range: $61,000‑$110,000 (commensurate with experience and skills). What You’ll Do The Quad Preparatory School is looking for special education head teachers (grades K‑5) for the 2026‑27 school year. Teachers will provide academic instruction and social‑emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians. Candidates who have experience working with students who require behavioral support and a structured environment are highly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Plan and implement high‑quality, engaging lessons that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. Develop individualized educational plans for each student and maintain a constant structure and routine throughout the school day. Establish and implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines. Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement behavioral plans for each student. 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 teacher in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum. Map and evaluate curriculum. Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. Maintain accurate records and carefully managed 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 maintain 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. Mentor and delegate appropriate tasks to the associate teacher, in collaboration with the other head teacher in the classroom. 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 and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale). Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies Love for working with children. Desire and ability to work with students with special needs. Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction. Ability to connect with school‑aged children. Effective oral and written communication. A solid understanding of elementary‑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 elementary education, special education, or a related field. Minimum one year paid experience teaching children in grades K‑5 as a full‑time head teacher. Preferred Education and Experience At least three years experience as a full‑time Special Education head teacher. Master’s degree in Special Education, or a related field. Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education, twice‑exceptional youth and behavioral management. Special education teaching credential. Experience teaching twice‑exceptional youth. CPI training. Work Environment This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the 4th floor of the building with an elevator. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the school and occasionally traveling to the Upper 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 Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time exempt position in an educational facility that is open eight hours a day. Teachers, psychosocial teachers, and staff clinicians 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, though, hours are Monday‑Friday 8 am – 4 pm. Compensation and Benefits Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained. Full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage; a Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; pre‑tax transit; dependent care; a 401(k) match; student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a range of professional development opportunities. The school also offers a tuition waiver to candidates wishing to participate in the annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice‑Exceptional Students. Vaccination Requirement ***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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 The Quad Preparatory School