Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (Grades 6 - 8)
- Employer
- The Quad Preparatory School
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, Speech Language Pathologist
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Quad Preparatory School
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (Grades 6-8)
Anticipated Opening for the 2023-24 School Year
Updated: February 2023
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Harbor Green and Director of Clinical Affairs
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?
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:
Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You:
Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You:
Constantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning. You:
Resourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You:
Flexible : At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of "not if, but how." You are:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Attention to Detail Maintaining Confidentiality and Privacy Ethical Conduct Time Management Team Work
Work Environment:
This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the fifth and sixth floors of a building with an 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 an exempt, full-time position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. Occasional evening hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm.
Required Education and Experience:
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.
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (Grades 6-8)
Anticipated Opening for the 2023-24 School Year
Updated: February 2023
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Harbor Green and Director of Clinical Affairs
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
- 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.
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 theoom
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
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide individual and group speech and language therapy to students (grades 6 -8) at the School based on individualized treatment plans.
- Use a social-cognitive framework and the school's specific psychosocial curriculum for pragmatic language therapy, based on the foundations of the Social Thinking™ curriculum and treatment tools.
- Provide language-based literacy intervention and support academic staff in implementation of literacy strategies.
- Screen students for possible speech and/or language delays/disabilities when concern is reported by parent(s) or teacher(s) or at clinician's discretion, and further evaluate those students who perform below average on screening assessment.
- Advise and coach teachers and staff in regards to each child's individual speech and language needs, the social pragmatic clinical best practices, particularly as pertains to the Social Thinking paradigm.
- Collaborate with other clinical staff and academic staff to integrate explicit instruction in executive functioning and social thinking skills throughout the school day.
- Participate in calls with outside providers and parents as much as needed and at a minimum of once per month.
- Meet with parents/guardians to provide feedback on pupils' progress at scheduled parent-teacher conferences.
- Record clinical progress for each child in his or her Student Record in compliance with all federal, state and city regulations.
- Strictly adhere to the HIPAA or FERPA policy of the school, regarding privacy of student health information.
- Collaborate with supervisor in setting and implementing personal goals for professional growth and development.
- Participate in weekly Psychosocial Team meetings with all faculty and staff.
- Create and present professional development workshops for the team and/or workshops for parents as assigned by and in consultation with the Director.
- Participate and attend other meetings and perform other tasks as directed by Head of School and/or Director.
- Participate in scheduled evening Parent Nights at the school and attend evening Open Houses for the school.
- Actively participate in supervision sessions with a direct supervisor.
- Actively promote and conduct outreach on behalf of the school.
- Model the mission and philosophy of the School.
- Must be able to use GSuite, specifically Google Drive
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
Work Environment:
This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the fifth and sixth floors of a building with an 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 an exempt, full-time position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. Occasional evening hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm.
Required Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
- NYS Licensure or eligible
- ASHA certification or eligible
- Experience with students in grades 6-8 and with learning disabilities
- Experience with social cognition treatment strategies
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.
Company
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, superlative and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering students to leave Quad Prep fully prepared to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.
Entering our 10th year and a new phase of maturity, we are excited to welcome fellow groundbreakers to our team to help us further this inspiring and urgent mission. We are eager to challenge our status quo, to seek diverse perspectives and work together to develop better practices of neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.
Why work at Quad Prep?
- 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 highly collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
- STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye opening every single day from our students!
- 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 well-designed learning sessions keep us growing.
- GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
- Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Student Loan Repayment
- Group Life Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Generous Parental Leave
- WORK LIFE BALANCE: We provide generous PTO and preparation periods so that you can live the life you wish for – inside and outside of our school
- PROTECTED TIME *NEW FOR 22–23: We 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 very low rent or no cost.
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 a set of practices and abilities 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 use current best practice to create new best practice 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 in order to welcome new perspectives
- Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback freely
- 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: You:
- Seek personal growth
- Help colleagues learn and improve.
- Help the organization improve by developing new ideas and approaches.
- Resourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You are:
- Highly effective and disciplined
- Show initiative
- Display good judgment and sensibility
- Excellent at classroom management
- 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 changing environments
- Excited by ambiguity and change during this time of unprecedented complexity and accelerating innovation
Company info
- Telephone
- 646.649.3913
- Location
-
25 Pine Street
4th Floor
New York
NY
10005
US
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