Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!

Basis Ed•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Teacher to start ASAP! Visit https://enrollbasis.com/phoenix-south/ to learn more about us! About our campus: Our Phoenix South campus is a Title I School. What does that mean? Title I refers to schools that serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, and they can be found in both urban and rural communities throughout the United States. Through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I schools qualify for additional funds and support from government agencies to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to be successful. Teachers are drawn to teach in Title I schools for a variety of reasons. Many want to make a difference for high-needs students and/or give back to their own communities. Others have been inspired by their own influential teachers and want to be that one teacher for their own students. 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 students 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. 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 students 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.

Requirements

Bachelors 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in special education; Masters degree in special education or related subject matter.
1+ year(s) special education experience.
Certifications : CPI or TACT-2.

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.
Providing 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.