Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom

BASIS.ed; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance (employer

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Dependent coverage

401k with partial match

Employee Assistance Program

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS Ed is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a Self-Contained Classroom at our Baton Rouge Mid City campus. You will work directly with students under IEPs, delivering specially designed instruction and coordinating IEP meetings with a passionate, collaborative team.

The role involves small group and 1:1 instruction, collaboration with general educators, and ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required to teach in this role.
• Current Special Education certificate valid in relevant jurisdiction.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in small group or 1:1 settings.
• Support IEP requirements and collaborate with general education teachers.
• Coordinate IEP team meetings and maintain student records and confidentiality.
• Provide specially designed instruction and related services as required by IEPs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

CPI certification

TACT-2 certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Special education certificate

Tools

CPI certification

TACT-2 certification

Job description

BASIS ED is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees.

We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.

Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom

Department: Special Education & Student Support

Office: BASIS Baton Rouge Primary - Mid City Campus

BASIS Baton Rouge Mid City is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom to join our bright, passionate team!

Visit https://enrollbasis.com/baton-rouge-mid-city/ to learn more about us!

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 student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education Teacher participates in IEP meetings and provides support to the general education teachers regarding classroom interventions, student accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education; Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter.
• 1+ year(s) special education experience.
• 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.
• 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)

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.