Special Education Assistant

Basis Education; Benbrook (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical and dental insu

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with partial match that grows

Employee Assistance Program

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS Ed in Benbrook, TX, is seeking a qualified Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities in general education, small groups, or 1:1 settings.

You will work under the SPED Coordinator and teachers, maintain confidentiality, assist in developing and implementing IEP plans, and help prepare materials for individualized instruction. BASIS Ed offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth within a mission-driven charter network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and satisfactory background check.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in general education, small group, or 1:1 settings.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information.
• Assist in preparation of resource materials for individual students or small groups.
• Provide progress reporting information to SPED Teacher.
• Help implement individualized education programs (IEP).
• Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by special education teachers.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks to support the SPED team.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.

Skills

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Tools

CPI Paraprofessional Certification

TEA Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

While we provide the “blueprint” of topics to cover for each course, teachers are given the autonomy to make each lesson their own.

Our Community

Our network of talented teachers are constantly collaborating with one another and sharing best practices.

Our Students

Our students are highly engaged, focused, creative and curious. They are a joy to teach!

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on our joyful learning culture. We celebrate hard work and recognize the value of intellectual pursuits.

Benefits at BASIS

401(k) match starting at 3%

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

100% employer-paid health insurance options

Teach the subjects you love and embrace your individual teaching style with a career at BASIS Ed. With a unique co-teaching model in grades K–3 and a commitment to hiring subject matter experts, we’re a great place to ignite your love for teaching.

“I’m finding that students at BASIS are excited to be at BASIS. They are excited to learn. They’re ready to learn. They want to give their best effort. And that’s not something you’ll find everywhere.”

“My students have hit a critical mass. They are not necessarily smarter than other students, but they are willing to work harder. They are competitive, but they challenge and support each other.”

TJ Peacher Subject Expert Teacher, BASIS Scottsdale

“I worked in a public school for five years, and left because I felt frustrated. I was told to do things in my classroom that I did not feel were the best use of my students’ precious time. Today, my students are fully engaged in learning from bell to bell.”

“The fact that we set such high expectations from the beginning and do not back down from them is one of the reasons why BASIS Charter Schools have been able to succeed. Students will always respond to the level of expectations you set for them. If you set low expectations, that’s all they will achieve. If you set a high bar, they will climb that high.”

Kevin Matthews Subject Expert Teacher, BASIS Tucson North

“I like the kids here, I really do. We’ve got bright kids who work hard and are able to master advanced skills and abilities. They rise up quickly when they are instructed well and challenged.”

Ron Thrasher Subject Expert Teacher, BASIS Peoria

“My favorite part of teaching at BASIS Charter Schools is seeing the children progress and grow every year. I get motivated and excited every year to create fun activities for the kids. I love seeing their curiosity and creativity.”

Adette Sulit Kindergarten Expert Teacher, BASIS Scottsdale Primary East

“I’m finding that students at BASIS are excited to be at BASIS. They are excited to learn. They’re ready to learn. They want to give their best effort. And that’s not something you’ll find everywhere.”

“My students have hit a critical mass. They are not necessarily smarter than other students, but they are willing to work harder. They are competitive, but they challenge and support each other.”

TJ Peacher Subject Expert Teacher, BASIS Scottsdale

BASIS Benbrook is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Assistant.

Visit https://enrollbasis.com/texas/benbrook/ to learn more about us!

The role of the Special Education Assistant is to assist in all aspects of the Special Education Program at the school’s site. Special Education Assistants help maintain communication with the ESS Coordinator and/or SPED teacher and general education teachers. The SPED Assistant will provide paraprofessional support for individual student(s) or small groups with a variety of exceptionalities such as autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, emotional disability, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications and Credentials: Passing score on applicable paraprofessional exam (CPI, TEA Paraprofessional Certification).
• 1+ years with related special education job duties.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Work with students with disabilities in general education, small group setting, or 1:1 setting.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information
• Assist the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher with preparation of resource materials for individual students/small groups.
• Provide progress reporting information to ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher
• Help the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher in all aspects of implementing individualized education programs Plans (IEP)
• Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by the special education teachers.
• Support the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher by performing administrative and clerical tasks.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Potential site designee to provide Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint)
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Information:

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)

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.

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 [e-mail].

*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.