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Head Teacher

5/11/2026

The Head Teacher is responsible for overseeing student and classroom schedules, training instructors, and ensuring accurate data collection using ABA strategies. They also manage communication with parents and the leadership team while providing direct behavior support during student crises.

Salary

45000 - 55000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Driven by the philosophy that all children can learn with the right instructional approach, Alpine Academy was established in 2007 to provide an exceptional education to children with unique behavioral or learning needs. Our small classroom setting and low student-to-teacher ratio allow our teachers to fully understand each child’s learning style. Our ambition is to always aim high and equip our students with the skills for a life-long journey of learning and accomplishment.

About the Role

Description

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Hours: 8:00-4:00; Monday- Friday, excludes Holidays

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Creating and overseeing student and classroom schedules as well as related service schedules?
Providing frequent training to instructors assigned to their classrooms
Ensuring accurate data collection of instructors as well as inputting data into a data tracking system
Correctly uses and models ABA processes, strategies, and Alpine practices
Provides feedback and insight to the leadership team regarding the student’s needs and changes in behavior as observed in the classroom
Communicating with the leadership team for instructor training needs and performance issues
Communicating with parents about day-to-day activities as well as incidents that occur in a timely manner
Protects the health and safety of clients and fellow employees by reporting all critical incidents and potential risks and following all health and safety procedures
Additional Clinical Responsibilities
Providing behavior support during student crisis
Running direct teaching sessions as needed
Assisted in program modification directed by the clinical supervisor and school director as needed
Ensuring classroom curriculum is prepped and ready, as well as individual materials and data sheets for clients' goals
Regular inventory and maintenance/cleaning of materials and toys
Assist in case reviews during the new hire training process as well as providing ongoing updates to programming
Lead classroom activities?
Assist in behavior plan implementation, development, and progress reporting
Completes additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Have and maintain RBT Certification or be eligible to receive RBT Certification within 3 month of hire
Minimum of 1 year experience in ABA or with individuals with disabilities.?
6 months or more longevity with the company or exceptional experience
Obtain and maintain BLS Certification
Obtain and maintain Safety Care certification
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency with technology
Authorized to work in the United States of America

Key Skills

ABA ProcessesClassroom ManagementData CollectionBehavior SupportCurriculum PreparationStaff TrainingParent CommunicationCrisis InterventionProgram ModificationCase ReviewTechnology ProficiencyCommunication Skills