Special Education Teacher

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team, working directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in small group settings or 1:1 setting.
• Interact directly with assigned students to fulfill IEP requirements.
• Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
• Provide instructional interventions and academic support to individual students or small groups.
• Provide case management services for students with disabilities, including coordination of IEP team meetings, parent communication, program development, special education service provision, and individualized education plan implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal special education requirements.
• Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Collaborate and assist general education teachers in implementing IEP requirements for their students to ensure the availability of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
• Collect and maintain documentation associated with IEP and ensure confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information:
  • Collection of student data from classroom teachers and providers for upcoming IEP meetings.
  • Collect data and report progress on annual IEP goals.
  • Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes.
• Develop a working knowledge and understanding of general education curriculum to adapt the content appropriately to deliver specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
• Perform CPI or TACT-2 certified restraint or seclusion as school designee, if needed.
• Regular communication and coordination with related service providers to schedule student services and IEP meetings.
• Oversee day-to-day tasks of the ESS Assistant(s) and/or Special Education Specialist.
• Proctor individual or small group testing for state, district, or alternate assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• Current special education certificate valid in relevant jurisdiction.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in special education; Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter.
  • 1+ year(s) special education experience.
  • Certifications: CPI or TACT-2.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401k with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount).

Pay

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.