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Upper School Floating Head Special Education Teacher

hace 1 mes

New York

Job Description The Quad Preparatory School Upper School Floating Head Special Education Teacher Anticipated Opening for the 2025-26 School Year Classification: Exempt Reports to: Upper School Associate Academic Director Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$68,000 At Quad Prep, we are on a mission — to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 13th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring. Why work at Quad Prep? • ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS., • COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are., • COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student., • STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!, • DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing., • GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS, • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, • Student Loan repayment, • Retirement Plan contribution, • Group Life Plan, • Disability Insurance, • Generous Parental Leave, • WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work — so that you can live the life you wish for — inside and outside of our school. Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team and division, as well as plan, and prep. (If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me!") At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are: Groundbreaking: We ignite our students’ talents and are passionate about their futures. You are: • Passionate about our work and our mission, • Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways, • Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field, • Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You: • Communicate effectively with colleagues, • Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives, • Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely, • Can be counted on to do what you say you will do, • Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results, • Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community, • Ask for support when you need it, • Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice, • Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning, • Are highly effective and dedicated, • Show initiative, • Display good judgment and sensibility, • Open to new ideas, • Nimble in fluid, changing environments The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a special education building substitute for our Upper School (grades 6-12) division. The substitute will fill in for head teacher absences to provide coverage-based instruction and social-emotional support to students. Our classrooms typically consist of eight or fewer students. Teachers have the opportunity to receive mentorship, coaching, and support from the clinicians as well as academic administrators. Expectations: • Take on the responsibilities of a head teacher, following lesson plans that are provided and/or the directions of other classroom teachers., • Develop and be ready to implement “emergency” lesson plans in the event a teacher’s absence is unexpected and plans are not readily available., • Push into the homeroom classes for interdisciplinary lessons and classroom support on days when substitute coverage is not needed., • Develop rapport with a wide range of students in order to create relationships that will lead to successful substitute class work., • Demonstrate strong classroom management skills that allow students to thrive; establish clear expectations and routines, support students’ executive functioning skills, and provide a firm yet caring approach to classroom expectations., • Perform administrative and clerical tasks for Upper School faculty and administration on days when substitute coverage is not needed., • 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)., • Love for working with children and adolescents, • Strong background and interest in a range of subject areas, • 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 middle and high school-aged children, • Effective oral and written communication, • A solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development, • Attention to detail and adaptability, • Maintaining confidentiality and privacy, • Ethical conduct, • Time management and the ability to multitask, • Teamwork and collaboration, • Bachelor’s degree in education (any subject area), special education, a related field, or a content-specific field., • At least three years experience as a full-time teacher or teacher’s assistant., • Master’s degree in education (any subject area), special education, or a related field., • Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth., • Secondary (any subject) and/or special education teaching credential., • Experience teaching twice-exceptional youth. Work Environment: This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the 5th and 6th floors of the building with an elevator. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the school and occasionally traveling 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 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. Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained. 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; a 401K match, and student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; our Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience; and a full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students. 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, and Inclusion Taskforce; our Staff Ambassador Program; and our Peer Mentorship Program. Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us! 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 . 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. Powered by JazzHR F3ge85O8Rw

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