Certified Special Education Teacher

SPED Education Teacher

Compensation: $65,000 - $105,000 yearly (based on minimum state rates).

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school located in northern Westchester County. We provide evidence‑based educational opportunities for autistic students of all ages in a family‑centric, supportive environment.

• 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 & PT)
• 401(k) with company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well‑being of students and staff.
• You execute tasks with strategic thinking and lead by example.
• You have strong written communication skills, especially for documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and related administrative tasks.
• You can collect and analyze data for instructional decision‑making.
• You adapt, remain flexible, and make appropriate decisions under pressure and evolving circumstances.
• You are familiar with Microsoft 365 applications and other related applications.

• 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.
• Be 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 may change with or without notice.

• 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.

• Campus includes paved areas, grass, gravel paths, and parking lots. Some areas require stairs and may have limited accessibility.
• Must be able to ambulate around campus, including hills, stairs, grass, and gravel.
• Student‑facing positions require rapid response during crises, ability to run across campus to monitor or remove from unsafe situations.
• 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 if implementing a hold.
• Special accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if they do not impact the ability to perform essential functions or create risk of harm.

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

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