Certified Special Education Teacher

shruboakinternational; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site

Employee assistance program

Health, vision, dental, life, and pet

Flexible spending account

Generous Paid time off

401k w/company match

Tuition/Professional development

Job summary

Shrub Oak International School is seeking an SPED Education Teacher to join our on-site program in northern Westchester County, NY. The role supports autistic students with complex needs within a therapeutic day and residential setting.

The candidate will develop curricula, participate in IEPs, guide staff, and ensure compliant, data-driven instruction. Strong crisis-intervention skills and TCIS training are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Current NYS Special Education teaching license.
• Knowledge of IDEA and state/federal special education standards.
• Experience using instructional technology tools.
• Experience with middle/high school students with autism.
• Credential in middle/high school or adolescent special education (preferred).
• Familiarity with educational and vocational assessment tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, and implement curriculum using evidence-based practices.
• Participate in IEP process, set goals and monitor progress.
• Guide classroom staff to ensure high-quality instruction.
• Deliver instruction aligned with student needs and assess progress.
• Collaborate across departments for life skills and vocational instruction.
• Maintain records and communicate with families.
• Stay current on laws, regs, and best practices in special education.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention skills and TCIS training.

Skills

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Microsoft 365

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

NY State Special Education teaching license

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Position: SPED Education Teacher
• Compensation: $77,000-$90,000yearly
• Dept: Education
• Type: Exempt
• Reports To: Director of Education
• Location: On Site

Company Overview:

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 boarding 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.

Who We Are:

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
• We are Resourceful

Benefits:

(check for FT, PT or All)

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

Who You Are:

• 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 written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.
• You have the ability to collect and analyze data for instructional decision‑making.
• You have the ability to adapt, remain flexible and make appropriate decisions under pressure and evolving circumstances.
• You have familiar using Microsoft 365 applications and other related applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, adapt, and implement curriculum using evidence‑based practices and task analysis.
• Participate in the IEP process, develop goals, and monitor progress through ongoing data collection and analysis.
• Guide and support classroom staff to ensure high‑quality instruction and consistent implementation.
• Deliver instruction aligned with student needs; conduct assessments, interpret data, and recommend strategies.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills and build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support academic, life‑skills, and vocational instruction.
• Assist students with self‑care needs and behavior management as required.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with special area teachers, clinicians, and families.
• Communicate effectively with parents and community partners in alignment with school policies.
• Stay current on laws, regulations, and best practices in special education.
• Use technology for organization, data tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a culturally responsive, collegial environment.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Skilled in crisis intervention and managing behavioral crises in educational settings.
• Complete and maintain TCIS training and all required certifications.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field, required.
• Current or eligible NY State Special Education teaching license, required.
• Knowledge of IDEA, state regulations, and national special‑education standards, required.
• Experience using instructional technology tools and applications, required.
• Experience working with middle and high school students with Autism and related disorders, required.
• Credentials in middle, high school, or adolescent special education, preferred.
• Expertise in an academic content area, preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in special education, preferred.
• Familiarity with educational and vocational assessment tools, preferred.
• Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job description list the physical requirements for that position
• Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Student Facing Positions:
  • 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.
  • Must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
    • Must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
• Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.

Competencies:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
• Mandated Reporter Training

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Requests may be approved if the position/department/school/students will not be adversely affected. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.