Shrub Oak International School·Lake Mohegan, New York
The teacher designs and delivers individualized academic, life-skills, and vocational instruction for students with autism. They are responsible for conducting assessments, implementing evidence-based practices, and managing challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques.
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 We are Resourceful
(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 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. Job 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.
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 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. 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.
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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. 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. 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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Special Education or a related field and a valid NYS Special Education Teaching Certificate. Experience working with middle and high school students with autism and the ability to pass TCIS training are required.
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