Quad Preparatory School

 

Harbor Green Occupational Therapist 

 

Anticipated Opening for the 2023-24 School Year

 

Updated: February 2023

 

 

Classification: Exempt

 

Reports to: Senior Occupational Therapist

 

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

As we enter our 10th year, 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

1. Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
2. Student Loan repayment 
3. Retirement Plan contribution
4. Group Life Plan
5. Disability Insurance
6. 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.

 

 

 

Who We Are

 

(If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me!")

 

At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are:

 

 

Groundbreaking: We ignite our students’ talents and are passionate about their futures. You are:

 

• 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

 

 

Collaborative:  We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You:

 

• 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

 

 

Trustworthy:  We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You:

 

• 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

 

 

Constantly Learning and Growing:  We value continued growth and learning. You:

 

• 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

 

 

Resourceful:  At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You: 

 

• Are highly effective and dedicated 
• Show initiative
• Display good judgment and sensibility
• Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom

 

 

Flexible:  At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of “not if, but how.”   You are:

 

• Open to new ideas
• Nimble in fluid, changing environments
• Excited by growth, change, and innovation

 

 

 

 

 

The Quad Preparatory School is looking for an occupational therapist to join our team of clinicians in our Lower School division in the 2021-22 school year. The occupational therapist works with a caseload of students in K - 5th grade. Clinical services in our Lower School are provided in a highly collaborative and integrated manner so as to generalize skills for success in natural and nuanced environments. Occupational therapists have the opportunity to receive mentorship from senior clinicians, as well as through our consultative services provided by Special Programs in Occupational Therapy Services (SPOTS), a highly-regarded practice in New York City. 

 

 

Expectations:

 

• Provide individual and group occupational therapy services to students within a collaborative and integrated school model.
• Provide graphomotor, sensory, and visual-spatial skill building interventions in creative ways.
• Provide support to other clinical and academic staff to integrate occupational therapy goals and individualized sensory regulation strategies into other contexts throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with other clinical and academic staff to integrate explicit instruction in executive functioning skills throughout the school day.
• Participate in and/or lead aspects of movement, health and wellness, student electives/clubs, or other classes as assigned. 
• Participate in calls with outside providers and parents as needed and at a minimum of once per month.
• Meet with parents/guardians to provide feedback on students’ progress as needed and at minimum at scheduled parent-teacher conferences.
• Record clinical progress for each student.
• Participate in weekly Psychosocial team meetings with all faculty and staff.
• Actively participate in supervision sessions with direct supervisor.
• Competently utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive and Docs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

Competencies:

 

1. Passion for working with children
2. Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
3. Ability to connect with middle and high school- age children
4. Knowledge of various clinical interventions and use of a collaborative approach to meet the unique needs of each child
5. Effective oral and written communication skills
6. A solid understanding of adolescent children’s academic, social, and emotional development
7. Attention to detail
8. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
9. Ethical conduct
10. Time management and the ability to multitask
11. Teamwork and collaboration
12. 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 the potential for accompanying students to a local park or outings in the community.

 

 

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. The 2021-2022 school year contract begins August 2021. Clinicians work 12 months out of the year according to the August-June academic calendar and with vacation time in the summer after a full year of employment. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8am -4pm.

 

 

Required Education and Experience:

 

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid OTR/L in the State of New York
• At least one year experience working with school-age children with varying learning needs

 

 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

 

• Experience working with twice-exceptional youth
• Experience with elementary population

 

 

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.

 

 

Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us! 

 

 

***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Medical and Religious Exemptions may be provided.***

 

 

ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People and Culture department at peopleandculture@quadprep.org.

 

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.

 

 

To apply, visit: 

 

https://app.trinethire.com/companies/10791-the-quad-preparatory-school/jobs/73755-harbor-green-occupational-therapist