Special Education Teacher

BASIS ED; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BASIS Austin is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide direct services under IEPs and collaborate with general education staff. The role emphasizes compliance, data collection, and student-centered interventions in a supportive school environment.

Responsibilities include leading IEP meetings, developing academic and behavioral plans, and coordinating with service providers while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Texas Special Education certification required.
• Fingerprint clearance per Texas regulations.
• Eligible for hire in Texas Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services in small groups or one-on-one to meet IEP goals.
• Participate in IEP meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement academic and behavioral intervention plans.
• Write and update IEPs aligned with student needs and state requirements.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations.
• Collect and report progress on IEP goals; maintain data.
• Coordinate itinerant service providers and scheduling.
• Assist in special education evaluations including initial assessments and reevaluations.
• Provide case management and communicate with families and staff.
• Support inclusive practices and differentiated instruction in general education.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Organization

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Special Education certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student data management systems

ESPED

CPI / TACT 2

Job description

BASIS Austin is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our bright passionate team.

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 goals
• Participate in IEP meetings and ensure timely compliance with all special education regulations
• Develop and implement academic and behavioral intervention plans for students
• Write develop and update IEPs ensuring alignment with student needs state regulations and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications
• Collect and report progress on IEP goals and maintain student data documentation
• Coordinate itinerant service providers including scheduling student services and meetings
• Assist in the special education evaluation process including initial assessments and reevaluations
• Provide case management for students including communication with families and staff
• Support general education classroom teachers with differentiated instruction strategies and inclusive practices
• Ensure student records are maintained with confidentiality and accuracy
• Prepare data for internal and external reporting requirements

Other Duties as Assigned

Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Valid Texas Special Education certification
• Valid fingerprint clearance per Texas state regulations
• Eligible for hire in Texas Public Schools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in special education or a related field
• Experience working in a special education setting 1 years preferred
• Certification in CPI or TACT 2 for crisis intervention
• Knowledge of IEP management systems such as ESPED or similar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student data management systems

Competencies & Skills

• Accountability Takes ownership of work and responsibilities
• Communication Effectively conveys information in written and verbal form
• Collaboration Works well with general education staff parents and service providers
• Adaptability Adjusts to student needs and changes in instructional plans
• Organization Maintains accurate records and meets deadlines
• Problem Solving Analyzes student data and adjusts interventions accordingly
• Interpersonal Skills Builds positive and professional relationships with students staff and families

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit stand and walk frequently throughout the school day
• Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs
• May require restraint training and intervention support as needed

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 TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of1964 TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 the Age Discrimination Act of1975 TitleII 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 TitleIX 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