Special Education Teacher

BASIS Austin is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our bright passionate team Visit httpsenrollbasiscomtexasaustin to learn more about us Position Summary The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing and delivering instructional services aligned with Individualized Education Programs IEPs for students with disabilities This includes providing direct special education services collaborating with general education teachers and service providers and ensuring compliance with federal and state special education requirements Primary Responsibilities Provide direct special education services in small groups or one on one settings to meet IEP goalsParticipate in IEP meetings and ensure timely compliance with all special education regulationsDevelop and implement academic and behavioral intervention plans for studentsWrite develop and update IEPs ensuring alignment with student needs state regulations and compliance requirementsCollaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modificationsCollect and report progress on IEP goals and maintain student data documentationCoordinate itinerant service providers including scheduling student services and meetingsAssist in the special education evaluation process including initial assessments and reevaluationsProvide case management for students including communication with families and staffSupport general education classroom teachers with differentiated instruction strategies and inclusive practicesEnsure student records are maintained with confidentiality and accuracyPrepare data for internal and external reporting requirementsOther Duties as assignedQualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelors degreeValid Texas Special Education certificationValid fingerprint clearance per Texas state regulationsEligible for hire in Texas Public Schools Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in special education or a related fieldExperience working in a special education setting 1 years preferredCertification in CPI or TACT 2 for crisis interventionKnowledge of IEP management systems such as ESPED or similarProficiency in Microsoft Office and student data management systems Competencies & Skills Accountability Takes ownership of work and responsibilitiesCommunication Effectively conveys information in written and verbal formCollaboration Works well with general education staff parents and service providersAdaptability Adjusts to student needs and changes in instructional plansOrganization Maintains accurate records and meets deadlinesProblem Solving Analyzes student data and adjusts interventions accordinglyInterpersonal Skills Builds positive and professional relationships with students staff and familiesPhysical Requirements Ability to sit stand and walk frequently throughout the school dayOccasionally lift up to 20 lbsMay require restraint training and intervention support as neededReasonable 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 In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law BASIS does not discriminate on the basis of any actual or perceived classification protected by law in any of its business activities including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX Inquiries regarding BASIS nondiscrimination policies should be directed to complianceservicesbasisedcom As used in this policy the term BASIS refers to BASIS Educational Group LLC; BASIS Charter Schools Inc; BDC A Public Charter School Inc; BBR Schools Inc; BASIS Texas Charter Schools Inc and all affiliated entities