Exceptional Student Services Teacher

Basis Ed • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Goodyear is seeking an Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Teacher for an immediate start. The ESS Teacher works directly with students to identify and provide educational services and supports required by individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, or English Learner (EL) Plans. The role includes participating in parent meetings, ensuring compliance with disability laws and related practices, and collaborating with general education teachers to support student success. The teacher also oversees day-to-day responsibilities of Instructional Assistants and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Special Education Certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• One or more years of special education teaching experience.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Familiarity with IEP Pro or other IEP document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support to fulfill IEP, 504, and EL requirements.
• Manage case services for students with disabilities, including plan programming and development.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws.
• Facilitate IEP and 504 meetings and participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings.
• Support general education teachers in implementing IEP requirements to ensure Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
• Collect and maintain accurate, confidential documentation associated with IEPs.
• Gather student data for IEP and MET meetings, and track and report progress on IEP goals.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely data for regulatory purposes.
• Adapt and deliver specially designed instruction for eligible students with disabilities.
• Perform CPI-certified restraint or seclusion when designated, if required.
• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of Instructional Assistants.
• Proctor individual or small-group assessments for state, district, or alternate testing.
• Manage the 504 process and EL assessments and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time