Job Description
Shrub Oak International School () is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.
The Pines at Shrub Oak is 24-bed, coeducational, interim placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment. Student at the Pines receive psychiatric services in addition to the academic and life skills instruction in a safe, supportive environment with a 2:1 student to staff ratio.
Compensation: $77,000 - $105,000 depending on experience and credentialing
Benefits: Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: - Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition/Professional development assistance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee discounts
Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is a 12-month professional role reporting to the Director of Education. This position provides instructional leadership in academics, life skills, and vocational training based on IEP goals and diploma or district requirements. Collaborating closely with clinical staff, the teacher develops individualized, evidence-based programs tailored to each student’s strengths, needs, and interests. Responsibilities include task oversight, staff training, and mentoring in instructional practices. Instruction occurs in the school, on school grounds, and in the community, emphasizing hands-on, student-driven activities that support academic and vocational development. The role involves close communication with all staff, discretion with confidential information, and participation in various educational programs and events.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: - Deliver academic, life skills, and vocational instruction aligned with student needs.
- Conduct educational assessments, interpret results, and recommend instructional strategies.
- Develop and adapt curriculum to individual student strengths and needs.
- Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and parents to support student independence, communication, and behavior.
- Implement evidence-based instructional practices and task analysis.
- Provide guidance to classroom staff to ensure high-quality instruction.
- Support students with self-care needs and behavior management as required.
- Participate in the IEP process, develop goals, and monitor progress through data collection and analysis.
- Maintain records and collaborate with special area teachers and clinicians.
- Communicate effectively with parents and community groups per policies.
- Stay updated on laws, regulations, and best practices in special education.
- Utilize technology for organization, data collection, and reporting.
- Maintain confidentiality and foster a culturally responsive, collegial environment.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. A full job description can be provided. Requirements: Experience & Education: - Master's Degree in Special Education or related degree required; credentials in middle or adolescent special education preferred
- Valid NYS Special Education Teaching Certificate (or equivalent); or a Ph.D. in the content area
- Knowledge of federal law (IDEA), state law, and national standards related to special education
- Knowledge and experience with technology applications as they relate to instructional resources and strategies
- Knowledge of best practices in special education preferred
- Knowledge of educational and vocational assessment tools preferred
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis preferred
- Expertise in specific academic content area preferred
- Experience with middle and high school students with Autism and related disorders preferred
Skills & Abilities: - Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exception interpersonal and organizational skills
- Skilled in crisis intervention and managing crises/behaviors in the classroom/educational setting
- Ability to use Shrub Oak’s technology system(s); skilled using Microsoft 365 application
- Ability to adapt, remain flexible and make appropriate decisions under pressure and evolving circumstances
- Ability to get TCIS trained and remain current on all required trainings
Physical Requirements/Demands:
A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move/rearrange furniture.
Work Environment: We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.
EEO Statement: Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.
Please note: SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Job Tags
Full time, Interim role, Outdoor, Flexible hours,