26-27 Upper School Psychosocial Teacher

Position Summary Upper School Psychosocial Teacher for grades 8‑12 at Quad Preparatory School for the 2026‑27 school year. Works with students and academic teachers to provide social‑emotional, executive‑functioning, and self‑regulatory support during seminars and throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities Empower students by providing scaffolding, modeling, and resources to support learning and maintaining high expectations. Coach students in psychosocial and executive‑functioning skills during seminars, classes, work periods, and transitions. Facilitate projects and independent activities that nurture student talents and interests in collaboration with academic teachers and the clinical team. Establish and continuously monitor individual psychosocial goals and strategies. Assist students with personalized projects and daily living skills as scheduled. Co‑lead seminar classes, collaborating on curriculum mapping, lesson planning, and ensuring consistent support plans. Work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, and parents to deliver a student‑centered learning environment. Participate in training, staff development, required meetings, and special events. Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, carnivale). Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies Love working with children. Desire and ability to work with students with special needs. Ability to connect with middle and high school aged students. Effective oral and written communication. Understanding of social and emotional development of children. Attention to detail. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy. Ethical conduct. Time management and multitasking. Teamwork and collaboration. Patience and flexibility. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field. One year of paid experience working with children in grades 1‑6. Preferred Education and Experience Experience working with twice‑exceptional youth. Experience in crisis prevention and intervention. Work Environment & Physical Demands This role requires working in a school setting, moving around various locations, accompanying students to outdoor spaces, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and occasionally lifting items under 20 pounds. The position includes speaking, listening, typing, and occasional use of stairs. Position Type and Expected Hours Full‑time exempt. The academic calendar is late August to late June. Hours are Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4 pm, with occasional evening or weekend commitments. Compensation and Benefits Annual salary range: $50,000 – $62,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, 401K match, student loan repayment, and professional development opportunities. EEO Statement The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr