The Quad Preparatory School·New York
The teacher will plan and implement high-quality, differentiated science lessons while providing academic and social-emotional support to neurodiverse middle school students. They will also collaborate with clinicians and academic staff to facilitate cross-curricular projects and maintain accurate student progress records.
The Quad Preparatory School Middle School Science Special Education Teacher Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year
$65,000-$89,000 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. Now in our 2nd decade, 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 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. EXTRAS You can build a private practice or tutor non-Quad Prep students onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff.
(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.
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
Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive
Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other.
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 Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students
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Growing: We value continued growth and learning.
The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a full-time sixth-grade science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
The teacher will provide academic instruction and social-emotional support to students in the sixth grade in collaboration with our clinicians.
Our rooms consist of less than ten students, and our teachers also have one-to-one instructional time with their students once a week.
Our students have a wide range of learning abilities.
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.
Expectations of This Position: Plan and implement high-quality, engaging 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; communicating assessment results to parents.
Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children.
Collaborate with K-12 science teachers to ensure a vertically aligned science program.
Support students during co-curricular programming that occurs during the school day.
Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
Maintain accurate records using both our school’s learning management system as well as 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 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 technology: Veracross student management system, Google Classroom, and Google Suite, in particular Google Calendar, Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
Love for working with middle school students Desire and ability to work with students with special needs Knowledge, understanding, and strong interest in science Ability to connect with middle school students Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction Effective oral and written communication A solid understanding of adolescent 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
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in science, education, or a related field and possess a minimum of one year of paid teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, special education training, and experience working with twice-exceptional youth.
Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., Curriculum Night, open houses, parent-teacher conferences).
Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, teaching electives, serving as an academic advisor, and/or leading a student club (during the school day).
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