Career Center

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) uses research-based programs provided by compassionate professionals to enable each student with complex challenges to blossom and achieve meaningful personal, social and academic success. Our compassionate community builds trusting relationships among students, parents, therapists, faculty, and staff. The students at TQS in grades K-12 have struggled in traditional schools and come with a pressing need for a safe learning environment where they can confidently face the challenges of learning. These students have a mix of disabilities: ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, expressive and receptive language disorders, and anxiety disorders. At TQS, we use the latest findings from educational research to guide our curriculum and nurture our students’ inherent curiosity and desire to learn.

The physical, mental and emotional well-being of faculty and staff are of top importance. We provide opportunities for fellowship, goodwill and experiences to create overall positive morale. We share the many positive achievements of our school community and acknowledge and celebrate the personal and professional milestones within our faculty and staff community.

Status: Full-time, 12 months

Salary:  70-80K

The Sassafras Director reports to the Assistant Head for Academic Affairs. The Sassafras Director is responsible for leading the successful implementation of a high-quality autism support/ABA program. The Director is charged with the comprehensive responsibility of all curricular and non-curricular development/activities involving students and faculty in the Sassafras program to create a dynamic learning environment for students with autism, high intellectual ability, and who present with severe externalizing behaviors. The Sassafras Director oversees the hiring and supervision of instructional and support personnel and the direction of athletics, student life and facilities.

• Maintain congruency between the school’s board-approved mission statement and all activities of the Sassafras Program.
• Act as the educational leader of the new and growing school division, responsible for its day-to-day operation.
• Work with students with severe and persistent externalizing behaviors.
• Direct the activities of the school’s instructional and, in conjunction with the Dean of Students, the non-instructional staff in the performance of their duties.
• Maintain the budget for the division.
• Function as the chief articulator of the Sassafras Program’s expectations, behavioral guidelines and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed consonant with their individual roles.
• Be a visible presence in all areas of the school.
• Be knowledgeable and able to articulate advances and trends in autism support.
• Review and evaluate the academic programs, including for horizontal and vertical curricular flow.
• Lead the academic policy in the articulation of the school mission, school goals, course objectives, materials, methods and means of assessment.
• Observe, supervise and help evaluate the faculty.
• Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of autism support, classroom management, teaching methods and general school procedures.
• Provide an orderly, controlled environment in which learning can take place in a school climate that is supportive and reflects high morale.
• Be aware of the educational, physical, social and psychological needs of students with autism and develop plans for meeting those needs.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies, and maintain the educational standards established by the state and by those agencies that examine and accredit the school.
• Make recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention and assignment of faculty.
• Establish programs for the in-service training of all teachers and for the evaluation of classroom teachers.
• Ensure that teachers are familiar with and adhere to school policies in all areas of the school’s operation.
• Strive for unity, harmony and cooperation through tact, helpfulness, respect and the recognition of individual differences, special abilities and strengths of each teacher.
• Conduct regular meetings with faculty that will deal both with routine school matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern.
• Support the Dean of Students in the behavioral and emotional guidance of students.
• Maintain complete academic records on all students.
• Oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.
• In conjunction with the Dean of Students, establish guidelines for proper student conduct and dress.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and citizenship.
• Work toward a resolution of all problems – both routine and unique – as they arise.
• Keep the Head of School informed of the general programs, activities and problems of the school.
• Assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing and evaluating of applicants for enrollment.
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of school events and keep the entire school community informed of various school programs and activities.
• Oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs, including the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements:          Love of working with children with autism required

                                    Master’s degree preferred

                                    School leadership experience preferred

To apply:  Please send cover letter, resume and a list of three references to HR@quakerschool.org.  No phone calls please.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap/disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices.