Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!
About The Position
BASIS Phoenix South is currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate individuals for Special Education Teacher Opportunities for the 2026�2027 school year! Our Phoenix South campus is a Title I School, which means it serves a high percentage of students from low-income families and qualifies for additional funds and support to help ensure all children have the opportunity to be successful. 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 student�s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education Teachers participate in IEP meetings and provide support to general education teachers regarding classroom interventions, student 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 relevant jurisdiction, 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 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.
Benefits
- Employer paid medical and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Ability to add dependents
- 401k with partial match that grows over time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
