Teacher Biology, High School (full-time)

High School SPED Biology Teacher - Leave ReplacementThe Quad Preparatory School is looking for a High School biology teacher leave replacement for part of the school year. Teachers will provide academic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians. Teachers have the opportunity to receive mentorship, coaching, and support from the clinicians as well as academic administrators. A benefit of this position is the amount of professional development one will obtain in working with twice-exceptional youth and in being mentored by veteran special education teachers, academic administrators, and clinicians.Plan and implement high-quality, engaging biology 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; 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.Collaborate with other members of the science department to ensure a vertically aligned K-12 science program.Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students' social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.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 high school-aged childrenStrong knowledge of and affinity for biologyDesire and ability to work with students with special needsAbility to respond and manage behavioral challengesLesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instructionAbility to connect with high school-aged childrenEffective oral and written communicationA solid understanding of high school-aged children's academic, social, and emotional developmentAttention to detailMaintaining confidentiality and privacyEthical conductTime management and the ability to multitaskTeamwork and collaborationPatience and flexibilityRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in special education, science education, biology or a related fieldAt least one year of paid experience teaching science or a related subject to middle and/or high school students or college undergraduates.Preferred Education and Experience:At least three years experience as a full-time high school science teacher.Master's degree in science education, special education, biology, or a related field.Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth.Secondary Science and/or Special Education teaching credential.Experience teaching twice-exceptional youth.The school is located on the ground, fifth, and sixth floors of a building with an elevator. This role requires working in various locations around the school and occasional travel to the Lower School campus approximately two blocks away.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 8am - 4pm.At Quad Prep full-time (or over 30 hours per week) employees will have access to a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), pre-tax transit, and dependent care (DC FSA) accounts; and a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; All staff will engage with colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our social events, and collaborate in meaningful work as a valued member of our voluntary groups, including our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; 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.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.