Special Education Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom

Basis Ed • Baton Rouge, LA

20h

About The Position

BASIS Ed is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom in the Baton Rouge Metro area, with an immediate start. The teacher works directly with students to identify and fulfill the educational services and supports in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role also includes participating in IEP meetings and supporting general education teachers with classroom interventions, accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.

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 the relevant jurisdiction.
• Current CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Master’s degree in special education or a related subject matter.
• At least one year of special education experience.
• CPI or TACT-2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in small-group or one-to-one settings.
• Provide specially designed instruction and other supports or related services to meet IEP requirements, including required service minutes.
• Provide instructional interventions and academic support to individual students or small groups.
• Provide case management for students with disabilities, including coordinating IEP team meetings, communicating with parents, developing programs, providing special education services, and implementing IEPs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education requirements.
• Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with and assist general education teachers in implementing IEP requirements to ensure students have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
• Collect and maintain IEP documentation while ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information.
• Collect student data from classroom teachers and providers for upcoming IEP meetings.
• Collect data and report progress toward annual IEP goals.
• Prepare and report accurate, timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes.
• Develop working knowledge of the general education curriculum and adapt content to deliver specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
• Perform CPI- or TACT-2-certified restraint or seclusion as a school designee when needed.
• Communicate and coordinate with related service providers to schedule student services and IEP meetings.
• Oversee the day-to-day tasks of ESS Assistants and/or Special Education Specialists.
• Proctor individual or small-group testing for state, district, or alternate assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid 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