Quad Preparatory School
Upper School Psychosocial Assistant (Immediate)
Updated: March 9. 2021
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assistant Head of School
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 a 1:1 Paraprofessional. Duties include:
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;
Support other students as instructed by supervisor;
Implement curriculum and instructional activities driven by student learning styles and multiple assessment alternatives, and maintaining portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement;
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 plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects to enrich Common Core standards across all subject areas;
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 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
Work Environment: This job operates in a school setting. School is located on the 6th floor of building. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the school.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds. During fire drills, employee will need to use the stairs to go to ground level from 6th floor. Typing required for composing emails and writing reports.
Travel: No travel is expected for this position
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt 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 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Crisis management experience
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.