Quad Preparatory School

Upper School Crisis Paraprofessional (Immediate Hire)

Updated: October 21, 2021

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Upper School Associate Clinical Director

The Quad Preparatory School is an alternative, non-profit, K-12 college preparatory school dedicated to the education of twice-exceptional students, bright and creative children who learn differently. Quad Prep is a young, fast-growing school founded in 2013 that is a vibrant professional and collegial learning community for employees.

The Quad Preparatory School transforms the lives of twice-exceptional people - those who are gifted and learn differently - by redefining the experience of school. Our personalized model fully integrates social and emotional learning with challenging academics, empowering our students to rise to the level of their extraordinary talents. Through our innovative programs we are leading a larger movement in service of both twice-exceptional people and society at large.

Our teachers, clinicians, and staff joined together to craft our statement of values, which we are proud to share:

• Quad Prep is a kind and joyful learning community where everyone is celebrated for who they are.

• We ignite students' strengths and passions and allow for safe academic pursuit at the highest levels by learning from mistakes.

• We are trustworthy and steadfast, and our high academic expectations challenge students to grow uniquely as people and in the way they learn.

• We widen our students' perspectives, giving them the tools to know themselves and find success in the future of their choosing.

• We never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of "not if, but how."

As Quad Prep is rooted in the community of New York City, we commit, as a matter of justice and equity, that we shall work toward enrolling a student body and employing a staff that fully reflects the makeup of our community.

As education at Quad Prep is rooted in the idea that our neurodiverse students are to be proudly celebrated for their unique talents and potential, we commit that the whole self of every individual student, parent, and staff member shall be welcomed, valued, included, and treated always with the deepest respect and empathy.

And, as at Quad Prep our community is a single fabric supporting the development of all, we commit that every student shall benefit from the richness of the backgrounds and experiences that make up that fabric, so that they leave Quad fully prepared to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.

The Quad Preparatory School is looking for individuals to fill the role of 1:1 Assistant Psychosocial Teacher in our Upper School program, working with a student in grades 6-12, during the 2021-22 school year. Assistant psychosocial teachers work in tandem with the psychosocial teachers in 1:1 classes to provide social-emotional and relevant academic (e.g., executive functioning) support to students. Assistant psychosocial teachers also provide social-emotional, self-regulatory, and executive functioning support to students in the milieu of the school day.

Expectations:

• Work primarily with one assigned student to support all areas of learning, including academic content, psychosocial goals, and implementation of behavioural plans;
• Track psychosocial goals for student(s);
• Write progress reports for students in collaboration with teachers/clinicians as assigned;
• Support other students as instructed by supervisor;
• Support student in academic activities driven by student learning styles;
• Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success;
• Collaborate with all academic and clinical staff members to generate appropriate academic and social-emotional plans for student,
• 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

Competencies:

Love for working with children

Desire and ability to work with students with special needs

Ability to connect with elementary school-aged children

Providing engaging instruction

Effective oral and written communication

A solid understanding of elementary 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

Work Environment:

This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the fifth and sixth floors of a building with one elevator. This role requires working in various locations around the school and accompanying students to a local park for outdoor time.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. During fire drills, the employee, unless physically unable, will need to use the stairs to go to ground level from the fourth floor. Typing is required for composing emails and writing reports. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. Teachers work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8:15A.M.-4:15 P.M.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.

At Quad Prep you'll have access to a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; pre-tax transit and dependent care accounts; a 401K match and student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; our Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience; and a full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students.

You'll engage with your colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our game nights and happy hours, and collaborate in meaningful work as a valued member of our voluntary groups, including our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce; our Staff Ambassador Program; and our Peer Mentorship Program.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field
• One year of paid experience working with children in grades 6-12

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working with twice-exceptional youth
• Crisis prevention and intervention

AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies.