Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!

About the role

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Teacher to join our bright, passionate team! Visit https://enrollbasis.com/phoenix-primary/to learn more about us The role of the Special Education Teacher is to work directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education Teacher participates in IEP meetings and provides support to the general education teachers regarding classroom interventions, student accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.

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, 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 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.
• May need to perform CPI or TACT-2 certified restraint or seclusion as school designee.
• Regular communication and coordination with related service providers to schedule student services, schedule 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 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
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 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.