Head of School

Head Of School

Excel Prep — San Antonio, Texas Campus Opening:
August 2026

Position Overview

Excel Prep is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Head of School to lead the launch of our San Antonio campus, opening in August 2026. This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity for an exceptional educational professional who is deeply committed to improving outcomes for neurodiverse learners through structured, research-based, and data-driven programming.

The Head of School will serve as the senior campus leader responsible for establishing a high-quality academic and therapeutic program, building a strong professional culture, supervising multidisciplinary staff, and ensuring that students and families receive an exceptional educational experience. This role is ideal for a leader who combines strategic vision with operational discipline, instructional expertise, and a deep commitment to student success.

About Excel Prep

Excel Prep is a mission-driven private program serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction. Our mission is simple: to prioritize the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners.

We are a professional and agile organization committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming that supports meaningful learning outcomes. Our goal is to provide a nurturing, academically focused environment where students develop strong academic foundations, cognitive-linguistic skills, and the confidence needed to succeed in school and beyond.

The San Antonio campus will reflect the model and standards established by Excel Prep's existing programming, including the same commitment to instructional excellence, data-based decision making, and integrated academic and therapeutic support.

Our Programs

PreK–8 Academic Program

Our PreK–8 Academic Program is grounded in Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching. Instruction focuses on core academic skills, including reading, writing, and mathematics, through explicit and systematic teaching methods that emphasize:

• Mastery
• Fluency
• Generalization

This program is designed for students with learning disabilities and neurodiverse profiles who benefit from structured, data-driven instruction.

Clinical ABA Program (Ages 3–13)

Our Clinical ABA Program is cognition-linguistically based and emphasizes cognitive skill development and social behavior learning within a structured instructional environment. The program integrates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with teaching strategies that support:

• Language development
• Reasoning
• Executive functioning
• Social competence

Instruction is individualized, data-driven, and focused on building foundational skills that support learning, communication, and independence.

Instructional and Therapeutic Framework Across Programs

Across Excel Prep programs, we center:

• Direct Instruction and instructional design
• Precision Teaching and data-based decision making
• Instruction grounded in behavior science research
• Occupational Therapy as a prioritized therapy alongside ABA in support of sensory-motor development

Position Summary

The Head of School will play a central role in the successful launch and long-term leadership of Excel Prep's San Antonio campus. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the academic, operational, and cultural success of the school while ensuring fidelity to Excel Prep's mission, instructional model, and standards of excellence.

The Head of School will lead campus startup planning, staff hiring and development, program implementation, family engagement, and day-to-day school operations. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in special education or neurodiverse learning, demonstrated leadership experience, and the ability to build and manage a high-performing, interdisciplinary team.

This role requires an individual who is strategic, organized, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

School Leadership and Campus Launch

• Lead the planning and execution of the San Antonio campus opening in alignment with Excel Prep's mission, model, and organizational goals
• Establish a strong school culture grounded in professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and high expectations for student growth
• Serve as the primary campus leader, ensuring excellence in academics, therapeutic integration, operations, and family experience
• Partner with organizational leadership to develop campus systems, policies, procedures, and launch priorities
• Support enrollment, onboarding, and readiness planning in advance of the August 2026 opening

Instructional and Program Leadership

• Oversee implementation of Excel Prep's academic and therapeutic programming across the PreK–8 Academic Program and Clinical ABA Program
• Ensure fidelity to Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, and other research-based instructional practices
• Lead data-informed decision making related to student progress, program effectiveness, and continuous improvement
• Monitor the quality of…