25-26 Upper School Occupational Therapist

25-26 Upper School Occupational Therapist

New York, NY

Full Time

Experienced

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The Quad Preparatory School

Upper School Occupational Therapist

Anticipated Opening for the 2025-26 School Year

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Upper School Clinical Director

Annual Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000

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

Student Loan repayment

Retirement Plan contribution

Group Life Plan

Disability Insurance

Generous Parental Leave

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 and division, as well as 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 a fulltime and part-time occupational therapist to join our team of clinicians in our Upper School division. The occupational therapist works with a caseload of students in 6th-12th grade. Clinical services in our Upper School 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 highly-regarded 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 visual-spatial skill building interventions in creative ways

Facilitate groups focused on building independence in activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and pre-vocational skills.

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 parent-teacher 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:

Passion for working with children

Desire and ability to work with students with special needs

Ability to connect with middle and high school- age children

Knowledge of various clinical interventions and use of a collaborative approach to meet the unique needs of each child

Effective oral and written communication skills

A solid understanding of adolescent 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

Required Education and Experience:

Master's 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 twice-exceptional 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:

This is a full-time exempt or part-time position 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 Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.

At Quad Prep full-time (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), pre-tax 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 Twice-Exceptional 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.

Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us!

***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. 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.

Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us!

***Note that all employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. 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.