Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!

Basis Ed•Washington DC, DC

About The Position

BASIS DC is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a resource or self-contained classroom. The teacher works directly with students to identify and provide the educational services and supports specified 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 candidate must hold a valid Washington, D.C. special education educator license issued by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). The teacher provides specially designed instruction and academic support, manages IEP implementation and related case-management activities, maintains student records and progress data, and ensures compliance with state and federal special education requirements. The position also involves coordinating with families, teachers, and related-service providers; overseeing ESS Assistants and/or Special Education Specialists; and proctoring assessments. A sign-on bonus is mentioned, but no amount is provided.

Requirements

Valid Special Education certificate in the relevant jurisdiction; the posting specifies a valid Washington, D.C. Educator License in Special Education issued by OSSE.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with students with disabilities in small-group or one-to-one settings.
Work 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 services, 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 protecting 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 provide specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
Perform CPI- or TACT-2-certified restraint or seclusion when serving as the school designee, as 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.