Special Education Teacher - The Pines

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• Special Education Teacher Reports to : Director of Education Department : The Pines Compensation : $77,000 - $105,000 per year Shrub Oak International School ( www.shruboak.org ) 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 :

Perform daily instructional duties and prepare and deliver academic content that promote student access to academic content, life skills, vocational skills, etc.  Conduct educational assessments, interprets results, and makes recommendations to inform instruction; select appropriate instructional materials and equipment and identify alternatives, as necessary  Lead development of curriculum and adapt / modify the curriculum, instruction and assessment to meet the individualized strengths and needs of each student  Design task-analysis and integrate evidence-based instructional practices  Model effective instructional best practices that closely align with the mission, vision, goals, strategic plan and learning outcomes  Provide task oversight and guidance of classroom staff in providing high quality, individualized, appropriate instruction   Assist students with self-care needs and with behavior management, as needed  Participate as an integral member and possible leader in the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Process and intervention process Collect and analyze data pertinent to skills and progress in all academic, social, and emotional areas  Maintain records, files, and documentation  Remain current with national and state laws, regulations, guidelines, and instructional practices for special education  Utilize technology for information, resources, organization, data collection, and reporting  Maintain personal professional growth in academic areas and special education  Show sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse needs of students, families, faculty, and staff, with a high degree of cultural competency and collegiality  Please note :

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Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature Ability to get TCIS trained and complete / maintain all required trainings Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

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.

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