Organization and position summary:

Shrub Oak International School is the new benchmark in autism education. We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Shrub Oak is a school where each student is respected as an individual and surrounded by experts who care and work to bring out each student’s greatest strengths. Our curriculum brings together the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education to prepare our students for independent adult life and employment. Offering two distinct educational programs, with both day and boarding options, Shrub Oak truly is a school like no other. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine…

The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will conduct functional analyses of behavior 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 residential life program - consulting, counseling and supporting crises as needed.

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments of a student's functional, behavioral, emotional needs under the guidance of clinical staff
• Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs
• Collaborates, develops and implements, including trainings of personnel, in behavior support plans (BIP, ICMP, others) to support implementation and to improve behavioral outcomes for our students.
• Works with the student in their environment, requiring flexible clinical process and scheduling requiring ‘after hours’ and week-end availability.
• Provides Crisis management and/or Classroom push in/pull out support as necessary.
• Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• BS or M.S in clinical, applied behavior analysis, educational, psychology, school psychology or a related field
• At least 2-5 years’ experience in conducting functional behavioral assessments, evaluations and interventions
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities
• School experience a plus

Hours: This role supports our Campus Life, boarding programs. Sample hours might be 11-7 with one weekend shift.

A full job description will be provided.

Competitive salary and benefits.

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.

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