Special Education Teacher

About the role

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team. The role involves working directly with students to fulfill the needs outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), participating in IEP meetings, and supporting general education teachers with classroom interventions and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in small group or 1:1 settings.
• Interact directly with assigned students to meet IEP requirements.
• Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, through specially designed instruction and related supports.
• Provide instructional interventions and academic support to individual students or small groups.
• Offer case management services for students with disabilities, including coordinating IEP team meetings, communicating with parents, developing programs, and implementing special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal special education requirements.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with general education teachers to implement IEP requirements.
• Collect and maintain documentation associated with IEPs and ensure confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information.
• Develop a working knowledge of general education curriculum to adapt content for students with disabilities.
• May need to perform CPI or TACT-2 certified restraint or seclusion as school designee.
• Regularly communicate and coordinate with related service providers to schedule student services and IEP meetings.
• Oversee daily tasks of the ESS Assistant(s) and/or Special Education Specialist.
• Proctor individual or small group testing for state, district, or alternate assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field preferred.
• One or more years of special education experience preferred.
• CPI or TACT-2 certification preferred.

Benefits and Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and depends on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) with partial match, an Employee Assistance Program, childcare savings opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount), and more.