Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!

Basis Ed • Oro Valley, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Oro Valley Primary is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an immediate start. The teacher works directly with students to identify and provide the educational services and supports in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role includes participating in IEP meetings and supporting general education teachers with classroom interventions, accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.

The teacher provides specially designed instruction and other IEP services in individual or small-group settings; manages IEP-related services, meetings, communications, records, and progress reporting; and collaborates with general education teachers and related service providers. The role also includes overseeing day-to-day tasks of ESS Assistants and/or Special Education Specialists and proctoring individual or small-group assessments. The position may require CPI- or TACT-2-certified restraint or seclusion as a school designee.

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 area.
• 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.
• Interact directly with assigned students to fulfill IEP requirements.
• Provide specially designed instruction and facilitate supports or related services in accordance with student plans, 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 safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information.
• Collect student data from classroom teachers and service providers in preparation for 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 provide 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 regularly with related service providers to schedule student services and IEP meetings.
• Oversee 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 and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Option to add dependents to benefits coverage.
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount.
• Sign-on bonus mentioned in the job title.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time