Upper School Floating Psychosocial Teacher

Quad Preparatory School Upper School Floating Psychosocial TeacherOpening for the 2025-26 School YearClassification: ExemptReports to: Assistant Head of SchoolAnnual Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000At 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 wayDEEP 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.Health: Medical, Dental, VisionStudent Loan repaymentRetirement Plan contributionGroup Life PlanDisability InsuranceGenerous Parental LeaveWORK 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 missionCreative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new waysExcited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving fieldAble to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet themCollaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You:Communicate effectively with colleaguesSeek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectivesAre generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freelyAre kind, welcoming, and inclusiveTrustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You:Can be counted on to do what you say you will doHave a high level of ownership for personal and team resultsCan purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning communityAsk for support when you need itProject an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our studentsConstantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning. You:Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practiceSupport colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learningHelp the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approachesResourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You:Are highly effective and dedicatedShow initiativeDisplay good judgment and sensibilityExcellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroomFlexible: 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 ideasNimble in fluid, changing environmentsExcited by growth, change, and innovationWhat You'll DoThe Quad Preparatory School is looking for a Floating Psychosocial Teacher for our Upper School. Duties include:Provide milieu-based support throughout the school day to monitor and address student behaviorProvide support to students, teachers and clinicians regarding student needs, staff and student safety, and assisting with positive behavior interventionsIndividual would report to the Assistant Head of SchoolSupport student arrival, lunch and dismissal processesUphold program-wide student positive behavior plans and school safety protocolsSupport teaching and clinical staff in managing student behavior and following Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) protocols during crisesTake direction from clinical team and administration to support student interventionsAssist clinical team in the implementation of bullying protocols and restitution tasksThe 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 studentsParticipate in staff and team meetings regularly to communicate student needs and progressServe as collaborator with all staff; keep personnel informed of relevant information regarding studentsConduct daily walk throughs of the campus to ensure school expectations are being metWork with staff and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness, emphasizing executive functioning strategies and supports for student skill-buildingWork 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 DrivePerform other duties as assignedCompetencies:Love for working with childrenDesire and ability to work with students with special needsAbility to connect with middle and high school-aged childrenProviding engaging instructionEffective oral and written communicationA solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children's academic, social, and emotional developmentAttention to detailMaintaining confidentiality and privacyEthical conductTime management and the ability to multitaskTeamwork and collaborationPatience and flexibilityRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's DegreeCrisis management experienceWork Environment:This job operates