High School SPED History Teacher

High School Special Education History Teacher

Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year

Classification:
Exempt

Reports to:

Upper School Co-Head, Academic

Annual Salary Range: $70,000-$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 empower our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.

• 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:
  
  We offer a ten‑month school year with roughly 33 days off, generous preparation periods, and midday Friday dismissal to allow time for collaboration and planning.
• 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 Quad Prep staff.

We are guided by values that we hold dear and have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission.

Groundbreaking:
We ignite our students’ talents and are passionate about their futures.

• 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

Constantly Learning and Growing:
We value continued growth and learning.

• Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice
• Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning
• Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches

Resourceful:
At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission.

• Are highly effective and dedicated
• Show initiative
• Display good judgment and sensibility
• Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom

Flexible:
At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of “not if, but how.”

• Open to new ideas
• Nimble in fluid, changing environments
• Excited by growth, change, and innovation

• Plan and implement high‑quality, engaging social‑studies lessons and laboratories that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of 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…