Quad Preparatory School
Upper School Psychosocial Floating Teacher (2022-23 School Year)
Updated: September 2022
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Chief of Psychosocial Learning
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.”
The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a Psychosocial Floating Teacher. Duties include:
Provide support to students, teachers and clinicians regarding student needs, staff and student safety, assisting with positive behavior interventions
Individual would report to the Associate Clinical Director & Chief of Psychosocial Learning
On-call student and teacher support throughout the school day to monitor student behavior
Support student greeting, lunch and dismissal process
Uphold program-wide student behavior plan and school safety protocols
Support teaching and clinical staff in managing student behavior and supporting Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) during crises
Takes direction from Clinical team and Administration to support student interventions
Assist clinical team in the implementation of bullying protocols and restitution tasks
The process includes, but may not be limited to: (In-school suspension, Communicate reason for behavioral consequence with the student, support reintegration intooom, Assist with de-escalation of dysregulated students)
participate in staff and team meetings regularly to communicate student needs and progress
Serve as collaborator with all staff; keep personnel informed of relevant information regarding students
Conduct daily walk throughs of the campus to ensure school expectations are being met
Work with staff and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness
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 have physical ability to lift and/or move 140 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
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***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Medical and Religious Exemptions may be provided.***
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.