Occupational Therapist Leave Replacement Full-time Part-time

The Quad Preparatory School

Occupational Therapist Leave Replacement (Fulltime & Parttime)

Opening for the 202425 School Year

Classification: Fulltime and Parttime Exempt

Reports to: Senior Upper School Occupational Therapist

FullTime Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $65000$80000

At Quad Prep we are on a mission to transform the lives of neurodiverse twiceexceptional 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 eyeopening every single day from our students and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!
• DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports missiondriven 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 indepth 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 tenmonth 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 and division as well as plan and prep.
• EXTRAS You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after school hours at lowcost reduced rates available only to our Quad Prep staff.

Who We Are

(If Quad Prep is for you youll read whats below and feel Thats 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 evidencebased 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 YOULL DO

The Quad Preparatory School is looking to fill two Occupational Therapist positions to join our team of clinicians; fulltime and parttime to cover two separate leave replacements. The occupational therapist works with a caseload of students in 7thgrade. Clinical services are provided in a highly collaborative and integrated manner so as to generalize skills for success in natural and nuanced environments. Occupational therapists have the opportunity to receive mentorship from senior clinicians as well as through our consultative services provided by Special Programs in Occupational Therapy Services (SPOTS) a highlyregarded practice in New York City.

Expectations:

• Provide individual and group occupational therapy services to students within a collaborative and integrated school model
• Provide graphomotor sensory and visualspatial skill building interventions in creative ways
• Provide support to other clinical and academic staff to integrate occupational therapy goals and individualized sensory regulation strategies into other contexts throughout the school day
• Collaborate with other clinical and academic staff to integrate explicit instruction in executive functioning skills throughout the school day
• Participate in and/or lead aspects of health and wellness classes as assigned
• Participate in calls with outside providers and parents as needed and at a minimum of once per month
• Meet with parents/guardians to provide feedback on students progress as needed and at minimum at scheduled parentteacher conferences
• Record clinical progress for each student
• Participate in weekly Psychosocial team meetings with all faculty and staff
• Actively participate in supervision sessions with direct supervisor
• Competently utilize Google Suite in particular Google Drive and Docs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

1. Passion for working with children
2. Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
3. Ability to connect with middle and high school age children
4. Knowledge of various clinical interventions and use of a collaborative approach to meet the unique needs of each child
5. Effective oral and written communication skills
6. A solid understanding of adolescent childrens academic social and emotional development
7. Attention to detail
8. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
9. Ethical conduct
10. Time management and the ability to multitask
11. Teamwork and collaboration
12. Patience and flexibility

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid OTR/L in the State of New York
• Experience working with children with varying learning needs

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working with twiceexceptional youth
• Experience with adolescent population

Work Environment:

This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the ground fifth and sixth floors of a building with an elevator. This role requires working in various locations around the school and occasional travel to the Lower School campus approximately two blocks away.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is active and involves continuous standing walking and climbing stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

We are looking to fill a fulltime and/or parttime position to cover leave replacements in an educational facility that is open eight hours a day. Teachers psychosocial teachers and staff clinicians 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 anticipate at least three of these events throughout the year. In general though hours are MondayFriday 8am 4pm; for the parttime role hours and days of work will be determined in collaboration with the supervisor Clinical Director and Assistant Head of School.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.

At Quad Prep fulltime (or over 30 hours per week) employees will have access to a full range of benefits including medical dental and vision coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) pretax transit and dependent care (DC FSA) 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 TwiceExceptional Students.

All staff will engage with colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups relax at our social events 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.

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***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID19. 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 emailprotected.

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.

Want to learn more about Quad Prep Connect with us!

***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID19. 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

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.