Special Education Teacher - Sign-on Bonus

About the role

BASIS Flagstaff is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team. The role involves working directly with students to identify and fulfill educational services as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in small group settings or 1:1.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education preferred.
• Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter preferred.
• 1+ year(s) special education experience preferred.
• CPI or TACT-2 certification preferred.

Benefits and Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

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