26-27 Middle School SPED History Teacher

26-27 Middle School SPED History Teacher

Middle School Special Education History Teacher

Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year

Classification:
Exempt

Reports to:

Upper School Associate Director and Middle School Dean

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 collective, collaborative, and empathic work, we empower students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 14th year, we welcome innovators and collaborative colleagues to be part of this inspiring mission. Quad Prep is a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) accredited school that seeks diversity through its programs and hiring.

• Accredited School: recognized as an outstanding school through NYSAIS accreditation.
• Community: committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everyone is celebrated.
• Colleagues: inspiring, consummate innovators who collaborate to create personalized solutions for each student.
• Students: guarantee learning opportunities and joy from working with our students.
• Deep Professional Learning: supports mission‑driven educators and clinicians with growth opportunities.
• Generous and Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health:
    Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Student loan repayment
  • Retirement plan contribution
  • Group life plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Generous parental leave
• Work-Life Balance: ten‑month school year with average 33 days off, extensive preparation periods, and midday Friday dismissals for planning.
• Extras: private practice or tutoring for Quad Prep staff at low‑cost rates during after‑school hours.

Quad Prep is guided by values and innovative practices that meet our mission. We are grounded, collaborative, trustworthy, constantly learning and growing, resourceful, and flexible. We value initiatives, judgment, skill development, support for colleagues, and innovative environments. Our ethos is “not if, but how.”

The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a full‑time middle‑school history teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year. The teacher will provide academic instruction and social‑emotional support to students in collaboration with clinicians in small classrooms (less than ten students) and one‑to‑one instructional time one week per student. Opportunity for mentorship, coaching, and support from clinicians and administrators.

• Plan and implement high‑quality, engaging history lessons differentiated to meet student learning needs.
• Regularly assess students and curriculum, adapt content and instruction, and communicate 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 history teachers to ensure a vertically aligned history program.
• Support students during co‑curricular programming during the school day.
• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that supports social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
• Maintain accurate records using the school’s learning management system and student portfolios.
• Empower students to take charge of learning by providing scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources while maintaining high expectations.
• Collaborate with academic and psychosocial staff to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross‑curricular, inquiry‑based projects.
• Communicate with parents and guardians via conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails.
• Follow professional code and policies, conduct oneself to promote the school’s mission.
• Utilize technology:
  Veracross, Google Classroom, Google Suite (Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Attend faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required events (e.g., Curriculum Night, open houses, parent‑teacher conferences).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Love for working with pre‑adolescents.
• Desire and ability to work with students with special needs.
• Knowledge, understanding, and strong interest in history.
• Ability to connect with…