What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Psychosocial Teacher position at Quad Preparatory School?
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Head of School
Annual Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000
At Quad Prep, we are on a mission — to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.
We are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring.
Why work at Quad Prep?
- ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS.
- COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are.
- COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
- STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!
- DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing.
- GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
- Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Student Loan repayment
- Retirement Plan contribution
- Group Life Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Generous Parental Leave
- WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work — so that you can live the life you wish for — inside and outside of our school. Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team, plan, and prep.
- PROTECTED TIME * Staffing permitted, we strive to provide coverage to allow you to learn from one another, participate in one of our special PD programs, conduct original research, develop special projects, and participate in our initiatives to create the culture YOU want to work in.
- EXTRAS You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff.
- Passionate about our work and our mission
- Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways
- Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field
- Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives
- Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely
- Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive
- Can be counted on to do what you say you will do
- Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results
- Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community
- Ask for support when you need it
- Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students
- Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice
- Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning
- Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches
- Are highly effective and dedicated
- Show initiative
- Display good judgment and sensibility
- Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom
- Open to new ideas
- Nimble in fluid, changing environments
- Excited by growth, change, and innovation
- Provide milieu-based support throughout the school day to monitor and address student behavior
- Provide support to students, teachers and clinicians regarding student needs, staff and student safety, and assisting with positive behavior interventions
- Individual would report to the Assistant Head of School
- Support student arrival, lunch and dismissal processes
- Uphold program-wide student positive behavior plans and school safety protocols
- Support teaching and clinical staff in managing student behavior and following Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) protocols during crises
- Take direction from clinical team and administration to support student interventions
- Assist clinical team in the implementation of bullying protocols and restitution tasks
- The process includes, but may not be limited to:communicating reason for behavioral consequence with the student, supporting reintegration into the room, assisting with de-escalation of dysregulated students
- Participate in staff and team meetings regularly to communicate student needs and progress
- Serve as collaborator with all staff; keep personnel informed of relevant information regarding students
- Conduct daily walk throughs of the campus to ensure school expectations are being met
- Work with staff and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness, emphasizing executive functioning strategies and supports for student skill-building
- Work cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents to deliver a fully-integrated, student-centered learning environment for each individual learner;
- Participate in all training and staff development modules, including reading required books and articles on cutting-edge 2E and other educational developments;
- Must be able to use GSuite, specifically Google Drive
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Love for working with children
- Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
- Ability to connect with middle and high school-aged children
- Providing engaging instruction
- Effective oral and written communication
- A solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
- Ethical conduct
- Time management and the ability to multitask
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patience and flexibility
- Bachelor's Degree
- Crisis management experience
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000
