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Special Education Teacher
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,788 / year median in Arizona
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Certifications :
CPI or TACT-2. Primary Job 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 and Salary:
Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: 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)Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability toCommute:
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings