Careers at TQS

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 Sassafras Program is an autism support program that is based on the premise that students need to build positive relationships, feel positive emotions and develop a sense of control and purpose in order to learn. It offers students a predictable structure and a supportive environment, with academic engagement tailored to meet each child’s specific needs.

The physical, mental and emotional well-being of faculty and staff is 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, acknowledge and celebrate the personal and professional milestones within our faculty and staff community.

Annual Salary: $32,555
Status: Full-time, 10 months

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the academic and behavioral needs of one student with complex challenges within a small, autistic support classroom.
• Deliver appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities, providing direct and indirect support in a positive environment and employing special educational strategies and techniques to improve the development of behavioral and academic skills.  
• Teach socially acceptable behavior and reinforce student’s social skills
• Maintain and collect daily student data. Prepare reports as requested.
• Implement behavior plans as appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students including use of Safety-CARE techniques for physical restraint as a last resort. 
• Model compassionate and ethical conduct across all settings.

Requirements: High-school diploma

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 is 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, acknowledge and celebrate the personal and professional milestones within our faculty and staff community.

Status: Full-time, 10 months
Annual Salary:  $30,285

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the academic and behavioral needs of one student within a classroom setting of 8-10 students with complex challenges
• Deliver appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities, providing direct and indirect support in a positive environment and employing special educational strategies and techniques to improve the development of behavioral and academic skills.  
• Teach socially acceptable behavior and reinforce student’s social skills
• Maintain and collect daily student data. Prepare reports as requested.
• Daily or weekly family communications
• Implement behavior plans as appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students including use of Safety-CARE techniques for physical restraint as a last resort.

Requirements: High-school diploma or Associate’s degree 

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.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Status: Per diem
Rate: $35/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver prepared lessons within a classroom setting of 8-10 students with complex challenges: managing student behavior, following class activities, routines and procedures to provide for the optimal learning of all students.

• Provide 1:1 support to an assigned student.

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 Sassafras Program is based on the premise that students need to build positive relationships, feel positive emotions, and develop a sense of control and purpose to learn. It offers students a predictable structure and a supportive environment, with academic engagement tailored to meet each child’s specific needs. The students of the Sassafras program have difficulty regulating externalized behaviors that frequently result in social, emotional and academic dysfunction in a general education setting. The Sassafras Program aims to reduce the overall intensity, frequency and duration of behaviors such as aggression, property destruction, elopement and inappropriate language.

The physical, mental and emotional well-being of faculty and staff are important to us as well. We provide opportunities for fellowship, goodwill, and experiences to create 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, 10 months

Salary: $47,500

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Sassafras Director and along with the classroom teacher, support the academic and behavioral needs of 6-8 students with ASD and other complex challenges, in a highly structured classroom that focuses on behavior regulation, social skill acquisition, and academic success
• Deliver lessons designed by the classroom teacher, develop main and supplemental activities and collect academic progress data for a small group 
• Collect daily behavioral data, along with the students’ 1:1s, and enter into the designated behavioral health software program
• Review behavior plans and other relevant (e.g., instructional) materials developed by the behavior team for the students to facilitate consistent implementation and monitor outcomes appropriately.
• Collaborate, implement and maintain evidence-based practices and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Implement and facilitate integrated Executive Functioning tools, TEACCH program, and other ABA-inspired approaches with attention to positive reinforcement that supports behavior reduction outcomes.
• Maintain a high level of collaboration with the classroom staff and the Sassafras Clinical Team.
• Daily and weekly family communications, as outlined by school guidelines.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students including use of Safety-CARE techniques for physical restraint as a last resort.
• Model compassionate and ethical conduct across all settings.
• Assist students with self-care needs, such as eating, dressing and toileting. 

Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree

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 Sassafras Program is based on the premise that students need to build positive relationships, feel positive emotions, and develop a sense of control and purpose to learn. It offers students a predictable structure and a supportive environment, with academic engagement tailored to meet each child’s specific needs. The students of the Sassafras program have difficulty regulating externalized behaviors that frequently result in social, emotional and academic dysfunction in a general education setting. The Sassafras Program aims to reduce the overall intensity, frequency and duration of behaviors such as aggression, property destruction, elopement and inappropriate language.

The physical, mental and emotional well-being of faculty and staff are important to us as well. We provide opportunities for fellowship, goodwill, and experiences to create 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, 10 months
Salary Range: $54,000–$60,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support for the academic and behavioral needs of ASD students with complex challenges.
• Teach skills that allow the individual to communicate and/or function more effectively.
• Review behavior plans and other relevant (e.g., instructional) materials developed by the behavior team for the students to facilitate consistent implementation and monitor outcomes appropriately.
• Collaborate, implement and maintain evidence-based practices and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Implement and facilitate integrated ABA-inspired approaches with attention to positive reinforcement that supports behavior reduction outcomes.
• Implement behavioral procedures for acquiring replacement skills and reducing problematic behaviors.
• Create and coach skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies across all settings for staff and students.
• Respond to support calls and assess the level of support needed.
• Provide crisis intervention for students and staff through the use of Safety-CARE techniques and technique instruction for de-escalation and physical restraint.
• Collaborate with clinical team members, teachers and other staff members to consistently provide positive behavioral interventions.
• Create and facilitate training materials for the collection of ABC data and daily data collection.
• Model compassionate and ethical conduct across all settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational skills and problem-solving required.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a related field

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) is seeking a Level 1 Technical Support Specialist. This is a campus-wide, full-service position, which provides frontline, on-site technology support to staff, students and classrooms. Working largely independently on a daily basis, this role is responsible for provisioning, deploying, and supporting end-user devices (iPads, Chromebooks, and MacBooks) in partnership with the school’s remote managed service provider (MSP), and supporting classroom and event AV equipment. Success in this role depends on delivering an exceptional customer experience, strict adherence to ticketing and service-level standards, and a consistently professional, organized presence throughout the school.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technology professional looking to further develop already-established technical skills in a supportive, hands-on school environment.

Status: Full-time, 12 months
FLSA: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure, deploy, and maintain end-user devices, including iPads, Chromebooks, and MacBooks, for staff and students.
• Install, update, and troubleshoot software and applications across all supported device platforms.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for first-level network troubleshooting, working in close coordination with the school’s remote MSP to diagnose and resolve connectivity issues.
• Build and maintain working knowledge of basic networking concepts (Wi-Fi, switches, cabling, IP basics) to support MSP-directed troubleshooting.
• Administer Google Workspace services and manage Chromebook fleets, including account provisioning, policy settings, and device enrollment.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot AV equipment in classrooms, offices, and during school events (projectors, displays, microphones, video conferencing systems).
• Log, update, and resolve all support requests in strict compliance with established ticketing standards and documentation practices.
• Monitor personal performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and proactively flag or escalate issues before they impact users.
• Deliver a consistently exceptional, courteous customer experience to students, faculty, and staff at every interaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional IT workspace, storage area, and cart/device charging stations.
• Track and manage device and equipment inventory, including asset tags, loaner devices, and repair status.
• Manage and support the school’s virtual telephone (VoIP) system, including user setup, extensions, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with administration and support of the Student Information System (SIS).
• Identify recurring issues and escalate trends to the IT Manager or MSP for longer-term resolution.
• Support miscellaneous technical projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical services or end-user IT support.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant technical certification (A+, Apple Certified Support Professional, etc.) preferred.
• Working familiarity with iOS/iPadOS, ChromeOS, and macOS device management.
• Experience administering Google Workspace and Chromebook fleets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs/Workspace applications.
• Willingness to learn basic networking fundamentals and follow guided troubleshooting from a remote MSP.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move AV/IT equipment (up to 40 lbs.) and work on ladders or step stools as needed for classroom/event setup.
• Must pass a background check, consistent with school employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MDM (mobile device management) systems for managing Apple devices (e.g., Jamf, Apple Business Manager, Mosyle).