Head of School

Job Posting: Head of School

ExcelPrep San Antonio Texas
Campus Opening: August 2026

Position Overview

ExcelPrep is seeking an experienced mission-driven Head of Schoolto lead the launch of our San Antonio campus opening inAugust 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 ExcelPrep

ExcelPrep 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 ExcelPreps existing programming including the same commitment to instructional excellence data-based decision making and integrated academic and therapeutic support.

Our Programs

PreK8 Academic Program

Our PreK8 Academic Program is grounded in Direct InstructionandPrecision 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 313)

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 ExcelPrep 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 ExcelPreps San Antonio campus. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the academic operational and cultural success of the school while ensuring fidelity to ExcelPreps 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 ExcelPreps 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 ExcelPreps academic and therapeutic programming across the PreK8 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 individualized instruction intervention planning and student support systems

• Ensure the integration of academic behavioral and therapeutic services in a coordinated student-centered manner

• Maintain high standards for curriculum implementation assessment progress monitoring and instructional accountability

Staff Leadership and Talent Development

• Recruit hire supervise and develop a high-performing team of educators therapists support staff and campus personnel

• Provide coaching feedback and performance management to ensure staff effectiveness and professional growth

• Foster a collaborative interdisciplinary culture across teaching ABA occupational therapy and support teams

• Lead regular team meetings planning sessions and professional development efforts

• Build systems that support staff retention role clarity and ongoing excellence in service delivery

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong professional and trust-based relationships with families

• Serve as a key point of contact for parent communication campus partnership and school-community alignment

• Ensure families receive clear communication regarding student progress programming expectations and support

• Represent ExcelPrep professionally within the local community and help establish the schools presence in the San Antonio area

Operations Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Oversee day-to-day campus operations to ensure a safe organized and effective learning environment

• Partner with organizational leadership on budgeting staffing plans scheduling and resource allocation

• Ensure appropriate student records reporting processes and operational systems are maintained with accuracy and professionalism

• Support implementation of policies procedures and standards related to student services staff conduct safety and program quality

• Monitor campus performance and lead efforts to strengthen systems outcomes and overall school effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Education Special Education Educational Leadership Psychology Behavior Analysis or a closely related field

• Minimum of5 years of progressive leadership experiencein a school specialized educational program or interdisciplinary setting serving neurodiverse learners

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and leading teams within an educational or therapeutic environment

• Strong knowledge of special education neurodiverse learning profiles individualized programming and student support systems

• Experience using student performance data to guide instructional and programmatic decisions

• Excellent leadership communication organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build systems manage complexity and lead effectively in a startup or growth-oriented environment

• Deep alignment with ExcelPreps mission and commitment to evidence-based educational practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate administrative credential or advanced leadership training in education or a related field

• Experience in a private school specialized school therapeutic program or clinical-educational setting

• Familiarity withDirect InstructionPrecision Teaching and research-based instructional design

• Understanding ofABA principlesand interdisciplinary collaboration in neurodiverse educational settings

• Experience supporting campus launch school expansion or program development

• Knowledge of occupational therapy integration sensory-motor development and cognitive-linguistic programming

• Texas principal or administrative certification is preferred though not required

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• Mission-aligned and deeply committed to the success of neurodiverse learners

• A strong instructional and organizational leader

• Skilled in building high-performing collaborative teams

• Data-driven strategic and solutions-oriented

• Comfortable balancing long-range planning with day-to-day operational leadership

• Professional decisive and relationship-centered

• Motivated to help establish and lead a high-quality new campus from the ground up

Work Environment

• Full-time on-site leadership position inSan Antonio Texas

• Opportunity to serve as a founding campus leader in advance of the August 2026 opening

• Collaborative and interdisciplinary workplace

• Professional and agile organizational culture

• Strong emphasis on instructional quality student outcomes and continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

ExcelPrep offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications which may include:

• Competitive salary

• Health dental and vision benefits

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development and leadership support

• Opportunities for growth within a growing mission-driven organization

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• List of professional references

Application Email:
Subject Line: Head of School San Antonio

Equal Opportunity Statement

ExcelPrep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome candidates who are passionate about advancing meaningful outcomes for neurodiverse learners and contributing to a collaborative mission-driven educational environment.

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