Job Description
Shrub Oak International School 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.
Compensation: $95,500 - $127,500 annually, based on years of licensure and experience.
Benefits: Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Paid time off (PTO)
Tuition/Professional development assistance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee discounts
Job Summary: The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments to understand factors that contribute to and sustain challenging behaviors and will guide development of positive behavior repertoires. They will guide faculty and staff in development of behavior intervention plans and will construct systemic positive behavior supports across the campus – in school, as well as in the campus life program - consulting, counseling and supporting crises as needed. The BCBA will maintain key relationships with all staff at Shrub Oak International School, their students and families, to collaborate to ensure that the individualized needs of our student population are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.
Position Type & Expected Hours of Work - Full-Time
- Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:15pm
- As an exempt role, there may be additional work required outside these hours as dictated by the needs of our students and/or the program.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: - Incorporates student-centered learning throughout intervention and treatment utilizing a strength-based approach, in accordance with students’ ITEPs.
- Observes students in academic and residential living space, completes functional behavior assessments, and develops behavioral plans.
- Contributes to an interdisciplinary team to best support their students.
- Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavioral plan.
- Attends annual IEP meetings with school districts.
- Collaborates with individuals and teams to best support students across all times/challenges.
- Trains and models interventions and plans to 1:1 and DSP staff.
- Follows IEP goals created by interdisciplinary team.
- Supports the student’s everyday activities, academic work, and residential work.
- Remains up to date on TCIS training.
Requirements: Education & Experience - Master’s Degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology, or related field
- NYS Behavior Analyst certification, current and in good standing
- 1 year of experience working with elementary, middle, and/or secondary school students with Autism required; 2 or more years preferred
Skills & Abilities - Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills in a high-paced interdisciplinary environment.
- Capacity to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and adapt to change at individual, team, or organizational levels.
- Ability to develop and implement behavioral plans, addressing challenging behaviors and fostering positive behaviors.
- Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with staff, students, and families to meet individualized student needs.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, occasionally stressful setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and related software.
Physical Requirements/Demands:
A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Sitting at a desk, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. Crisis intervention and support required as needed.
Work Environment: We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.
Please note: SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Job Tags
Full time, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,