What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at BASIS ED?
BASIS Jack Lewis Jr is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Teacher to join our bright, passionate team for the 2024-2025 SY!
Department: ESS
FLSA Status: Exempt
Positions Supervised: Varies
Standard Work Schedule: M-F Hours determined by Head of School
Job Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of School
Amount of Travel Required: <5%
POSITION SUMMARY
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 provide support to the general education teachers regarding classroom interventions, student accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work with students with disabilities in small group setting 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 ARD meetings, parent communication, program development, special education service provision, individualized education plan implementation, and compliance
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal special education requirements
- Facilitate ARD meetings (annuals, initials, REED, transfers)
- Collaborate and assist general education teachers in implementing IEP requirements for their students to ensure of the availability of a FAPE
- Collect and maintain documentation associated with IEP and ensure confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information
- Record requests for incoming students
- Collection of student data from classroom teachers and providers for upcoming ARD/IEP meetings
- Collect data and report progress on annual IEP goals
- Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes
- Supervise itinerant related service providers to coordinate service schedule, IEP meeting, and regular communication with providers a FAPE is being provided.
- Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance
- 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 certified restraint or seclusion as school designee
- 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
- Record the appropriate PEIMS (Public Educaiton Information Management System) coding
- In addition to the primary duties assigned, you may be assigned other duties such as coordinating and facilitating the implementation of 504 plans.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Certifications and Credentials: 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
Experience: None
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in special education; Masters degree in special education or related subject matter
Experience: 1 year(s) special education experience
Certifications: CPI / EC-12 Special Education Teaching Certificate
Computer Program Knowledge: Frontline/Esped (Tx) IEP Pro (AZ), SEDs, (BA), EasyIEP (DC), special education system used by the school to manage, special education process and 504 process.
Competencies
- Accountable- Take responsibility for own work, establish trust, and be receptive to feedback
- Communication- Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing; communicate in a manner that is clear, complete, and concise
- Conflict Resolution- Deescalate high emotion situations; find common ground between
conflicting viewpoints; demonstrate patience and flexibility - Cooperative- Seek out and engage in group participation to complete or improve work;
work effectively with others in a positive and productive manner - Detail Oriented- Pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Judgment- Formulate a sound decision using the available information; effectively analyze data
to improve student achievement - Organized- Develop and maintain order while documenting, filing, and coordinating tasks
- Relatable- Build and maintain genuine, positive, and professional relationships; be respectful and inclusive in decision making; work well with others regardless of level, background, or opinions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit C (Constantly)
Reach Outward C (Constantly)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb N (Not Applicable)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
Note: The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability
to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
