Upper School SPED Math Teacher

Anticipated Opening for 2025-26 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 are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 14th year, we welcome innovators and collaborators to join our mission.

We are a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences and continuously refine best practices in neurodiverse education.

• ACCOMPLISHED ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Recognized as an outstanding school through NYSAIS accreditation.
• COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful, inclusive culture where everyone is celebrated.
• COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators who collaborate to create personalized solutions.
• STUDENTS: You will learn something eye-opening daily from our students and experience joy and laughter.
• DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: We support mission-driven educators and clinicians with coaching and in-depth professional learning programs.
• 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: Ten-month school year plus generous preparation periods and flexible scheduling. Students dismissed midday on Fridays for team planning.
• EXTRAS: Opportunity to build a private practice or tutor non-Quad Prep students onsite during after-school hours at reduced rates.

We are:

• Groundbreaking: Ignite student talents and passion for futures. Desired qualities: passion for mission, creativity, commitment to evidence-based practices, high expectations.
• Collaborative: Deep collaboration, effective communication, openness to new perspectives, generosity of spirit, kindness, inclusion.
• Trustworthy: Accountability, ownership of results, skill development, willingness to ask for support, calm and kind presence.
• Continuous Learning: Seek growth opportunities, share best practices, and develop new ideas and approaches.
• Resourceful: Initiative, good judgment, support for students inside/outside classroom.
• Flexible: Open to new ideas, nimble in changing environments, excitement about growth and innovation.

We are seeking an Upper School mathematics teacher for grades 6‑12 for the 2026‑27 school year. The ideal candidate will teach a range of secondary mathematics courses with a focus on Pre‑Calculus and Calculus, providing academic instruction and social‑emotional support in collaboration with clinicians. Classrooms average no more than ten students; some classes are one‑to‑one or dyad.

• Plan and implement high‑quality, engaging mathematics lessons differentiated to student needs.
• Regularly assess students and curriculum, adapting content and instruction; communicate assessment results to parents.
• Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice‑exceptional children.
• Collaborate with psychosocial teachers to integrate an executive‑functioning program.
• Map and evaluate curriculum.
• Collaborate with mathematics department to ensure vertically aligned K‑12 mathematics program.
• Develop and teach electives.
• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive‑functioning needs.
• Maintain accurate records using Veracross and student work portfolios.
• Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, maintaining high expectations.
• Collaborate with academic and psychosocial staff on cross‑curricular, inquiry‑based projects.
• Communicate with parents and guardians via conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails.
• Follow the professional code and policies of the school, acting…