Quad Preparatory School

Early Childhood Special Education Building Substitute (2020-2021 School Year)

Updated: February 14, 2020


Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Early Childhood Director


The Quad Preparatory School is an alternative, non-profit, K-12 college preparatory school dedicated to the education of twice-exceptional students, bright and creative children who learn differently. Quad Prep is a young, fast-growing school founded in 2013 that is a vibrant professional and collegial learning community for employees.


The Quad Preparatory School transforms the lives of twice-exceptional people – those who are gifted and learn differently – by redefining the experience of school. Our personalized model fully integrates social and emotional learning with challenging academics, empowering our students to rise to the level of their extraordinary talents. Through our innovative programs we are leading a larger movement in service of both twice-exceptional people and society at large.


Our teachers, clinicians, and staff joined together to craft our statement of values, which we are proud to share:


  • Quad Prep is a kind and joyful learning community where everyone is celebrated for who they are.


  • We ignite students’ strengths and passions and allow for safe academic pursuit at the highest levels by learning from mistakes.


  • We are trustworthy and steadfast, and our high academic expectations challenge students to grow uniquely as people and in the way they learn.


  • We widen our students’ perspectives, giving them the tools to know themselves and find success in the future of their choosing. 


  • We never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of “not if, but how.”


The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a special education building substitute for our Early Childhood (grades K-1) campus. The substitute will fill in for head teachers, associate teachers, and psychosocial teachers when needed to provide instruction and social-emotional support to students. Our classrooms typically consist of ten or fewer students. 


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:

  • Take on the responsibilities of a head teacher, associate teacher, or psychosocial teacher, following lesson plans and the directions of other classroom teachers.

  • Report to the teacher on his or her return as to what was accomplished during the teacher’s absence.

  • Develop and be ready to implement “emergency” lesson plans in the event a teacher’s absence is unexpected and plans are not readily available.

  • Push into the early childhood classes for interdisciplinary lessons and classroom support on days when substitute coverage is not needed and for two hours EVERY afternoon Monday-Thursday.

  • Perform administrative and clerical tasks for Early Childhood faculty and administration on days when substitute coverage is not needed.

  • Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school. 

  • Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets. 

  • Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale). 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 


Competencies:

  1. Love for working with children

  2. Desire and ability to work with students with special needs

  3. Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction

  4. Ability to connect with young school-aged children

  5. Effective oral and written communication

  6. A solid understanding of elementary-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development

  7. Attention to detail

  8. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy

  9. Ethical conduct

  10. Time management and the ability to multitask

  11. Teamwork and collaboration

  12. Patience and flexibility 


Work Environment: 

This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the fourth floor of a building with two elevators. This role requires working in various locations around the school and accompanying students to a local park for outdoor time.


Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. During fire drills, the employee, unless physically unable, will need to use the stairs to go to ground level from the fourth floor. Typing is required for composing emails and writing reports. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. Teachers work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday, 8 A.M.-4 P.M.


Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, special education, or a related field.

  • Experience teaching children in grades K-1.


Preferred Education and Experience: 

  • At least three years experience as a teacher’s assistant.

  • Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in education, school counseling or a related field.

  • Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth.

  • Elementary and/or special education teaching credential.

  • Experience teaching twice-exceptional youth.


AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies.

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