The Quad Preparatory School
Upper School Psychosocial Assistant
The Quad Preparatory School, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Upper School Psychosocial Assistant
Immediate Opening for 2025-2026 School Year Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Upper School Co-Head, Clinical Annual Salary Range: $45,000 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 12th 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 Retirement Plan contribution Group Life Plan Student Loan repayment, after one year service Disability Insurance Generous Parental Leave, after one year service 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. 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 What You'll Do The Quad Preparatory School is looking for 1:1 psychosocial assistants in our School program (6th-12th grade) for the 2025-2026 school year. As a psychosocial assistant, your main role is to implement psychosocial strategies and interventions with the student that you are paired with. This student will most likely be in the Upper School, so you will be working directly as a team with their Head Academic Teachers, Psychosocial Teachers, and their Associate Teachers. In addition, you will be working collaboratively with your students' clinical team (counselor, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, and possibly a learning specialist) to ensure that you are meeting your students' needs and creating a successful learning environment for them. Psychosocial assistants have the opportunity to receive mentorship and support from the Clinical Co-Head, classroom head and associate teachers, and the clinical staff, including licensed speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. You will receive significant professional development and experience working with twice-exceptional youth while being mentored by veteran special education teachers and clinicians. Expectations: The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a 1:1 Psychosocial Assistant. Duties include: Work primarily with one assigned student to support all areas of learning, including academic content, psychosocial goals, and implementation of behavioral plans; Track psychosocial goals for assigned student; Engage in data collection to monitor psychosocial progress Collaboratively write progress reports for assigned student; Ensure safety of student, through use of Crisis Prevention techniques; Support other students as instructed by supervisor; with classroom team, implement general classroom supports and routines Assist with providing support for students throughout the day (e.g. during outdoor recess, academic work periods, specials, lunch and snack) Assist assigned student with transitions between classes and activities; includes use of visual timers, reminders prior to transitions, prompts and praise for transitioning Implement instructional activities (provided by teachers) driven by student learning styles and multiple assessment alternatives, when students may need a break from group learning; Empower student to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding and modeling, materials, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success; Collaborate with all academic and clinical staff members to support student in daily tasks and enrich learning; Work cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents to deliver a fully-integrated, student-centered learning environment for assigned student; 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 adolescents Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
Immediate Opening for 2025-2026 School Year Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Upper School Co-Head, Clinical Annual Salary Range: $45,000 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 12th 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 Retirement Plan contribution Group Life Plan Student Loan repayment, after one year service Disability Insurance Generous Parental Leave, after one year service 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. 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 What You'll Do The Quad Preparatory School is looking for 1:1 psychosocial assistants in our School program (6th-12th grade) for the 2025-2026 school year. As a psychosocial assistant, your main role is to implement psychosocial strategies and interventions with the student that you are paired with. This student will most likely be in the Upper School, so you will be working directly as a team with their Head Academic Teachers, Psychosocial Teachers, and their Associate Teachers. In addition, you will be working collaboratively with your students' clinical team (counselor, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, and possibly a learning specialist) to ensure that you are meeting your students' needs and creating a successful learning environment for them. Psychosocial assistants have the opportunity to receive mentorship and support from the Clinical Co-Head, classroom head and associate teachers, and the clinical staff, including licensed speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. You will receive significant professional development and experience working with twice-exceptional youth while being mentored by veteran special education teachers and clinicians. Expectations: The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a 1:1 Psychosocial Assistant. Duties include: Work primarily with one assigned student to support all areas of learning, including academic content, psychosocial goals, and implementation of behavioral plans; Track psychosocial goals for assigned student; Engage in data collection to monitor psychosocial progress Collaboratively write progress reports for assigned student; Ensure safety of student, through use of Crisis Prevention techniques; Support other students as instructed by supervisor; with classroom team, implement general classroom supports and routines Assist with providing support for students throughout the day (e.g. during outdoor recess, academic work periods, specials, lunch and snack) Assist assigned student with transitions between classes and activities; includes use of visual timers, reminders prior to transitions, prompts and praise for transitioning Implement instructional activities (provided by teachers) driven by student learning styles and multiple assessment alternatives, when students may need a break from group learning; Empower student to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding and modeling, materials, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success; Collaborate with all academic and clinical staff members to support student in daily tasks and enrich learning; Work cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents to deliver a fully-integrated, student-centered learning environment for assigned student; 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 adolescents Desire and ability to work with students with special needs