Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology (2026-2027 School Year)

Quad Preparatory School

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology (2026-2027 School Year)

Quad Prep is looking to hire postdoctoral fellows in psychology in both the Lower (grades K-5) and Upper (grades 6-12) Schools for the 2026-27 school year.

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 14th 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.

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

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

The Quad Preparatory School is looking for postdoctoral fellows in psychology in both the Lower (grades K-5) and Upper (grades 6-12) Schools to join our team clinicians in the 2026-27 school year, providing effective, integrated school-based counseling. The clinical team at Quad Prep is highly collaborative, a trait that the counselor must uphold to provide personalized support to each enrolled student. Clinical supervision will be provided by a licensed psychologist.

• Provide individual and group counseling to students, and provide psychosocial support in integrated contexts throughout the school day.
• Co-teach lessons with academic teachers according to the school’s integration model (with the counselor’s role being provision of integrated psychosocial concepts/lessons that fits with academic content or context; academic content is provided by the teacher).
• Support students’ executive functioning through integrated supports and participation in school-wide EF initiatives
• Provide risk assessments with necessary supervision.
• Identify goals for each student to begin tracking immediately upon commencement of the school year; develop a Daily Report Card as necessary to allow for tracking of goals.
• Collaboratively revise individual student goals as needed.
• Keep progress notes of sessions with students and contact with parents/outside providers.
• Schedule monthly collaborative calls with each student’s outside providers and student’s parents (all parties on the same call) and coordinate with students’ outside providers and parents outside of monthly calls as needed.
• Actively participate in weekly supervision meetings.
• Advise and coach teachers and staff in regards to each child's individual therapeutic needs, the psychosocial curriculum and psychosocial clinical best practices; collaborate with other clinicians on students’ teams to determine the best approach for each student.
• Competently utilize GSuite, specifically Google Drive.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position in an educational facility which is open eight hours a day. The 2026-2027 school year contract begins August 25, 2026 and ends June 18, 2027. Interns work 10 months out of the year according to the August-June academic calendar. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8:00A.M.-4:00P.M.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.

At Quad Prep you’ll have access to a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; pre-tax transit and dependent care 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.

You’ll engage with your colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our game nights and happy hours, 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctoral level psychology degree, PsyD or PhD, GPA 3.6 or above
• Maintain New York State limited permit to practice psychology
• School-based experience
• Experience with students who have social-cognitive challenges and learning differences
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, particularly CBT and DBT
• Interpersonal style that builds consensus and compels constructive problem solving

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working with twice-exceptional youth
• Experience with cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches

Application Process:

• Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in the position along with your resume/CV. Submit all materials to the Melissa Palatucci, PsyD, Director of Clinical Training and Education at [email protected] . Please indicate your preference for working with our Lower School (grades K-5) or Upper School (grades 6-12) and indicate whether you’re open to your second choice if the first is unavailable.

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***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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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.