Certified Special Education Teacher - The Pines

Shrub Oak International School•Lake Mohegan, NY

15d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) 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. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles: We Care, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative, and We are Resourceful.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field; NYS Special Education Teaching Certificate required.
Experience using instructional technology and digital tools to support teaching and learning.
Knowledge of federal law (IDEA), state regulations, national standards, and best practices in special education.
Familiarity with educational and vocational assessments, data collection, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Content‑area expertise and ability to design instruction aligned with student needs.
Experience working with middle and high school students with Autism and related disorders.
Must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
CPR
First Aid
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
Mandated Reporter Training

Nice To Haves

You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.
You demonstrate adaptability, grit, and composure while learning new skills and navigating fast‑paced, unpredictable environments.
You are able to build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues.
You think critically under pressure, retaining and processing information effectively during crises; managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
You can handle highly challenging and aggressive behaviors with professionalism and stability.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments, interprets data, and uses results to inform instruction, curriculum development, and task‑analysis.
Designs, delivers, and adapts academic, life‑skills, and vocational instruction to meet individualized student needs; participating and/or leading in IEP or intervention processes.
Implement evidence‑based instructional practices aligned with organizational mission, goals, and learning outcomes.
Collects, analyzes, and maintains data, records, and documentation across academic, social, and emotional domains.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with students, peers, and cross‑department teams.
Provide guidance and oversight to classroom staff to ensure high‑quality, individualized instruction.
Support students with self‑care needs and behavior management, including the use of de‑escalation techniques.
Stay current with laws, regulations, and best practices in special education and maintain ongoing professional growth.
Use technology effectively for organization, data collection, reporting, and instructional support.
Demonstrate cultural competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness to diverse students, families, and staff.
Manages multiple priorities with critical thinking and composure during crises while handling highly challenging and aggressive behaviors with professionalism.
Complete and maintains required trainings, including TCIS.