Special Education & Life Skills Teacher

BASIS Leander is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education & Life Skills Teacher to join our bright passionate team!

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Key Responsibilities

The Special Education & Life Skills Teacher will be 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. Specific duties include:

• Direct Services: Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction to meet IEP goals.

• IEP Management: Write develop and update IEPs; participate in meetings; ensure compliance with timelines and regulations.

• Collaboration: Work closely with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications.

• Progress Monitoring: Collect and report data on IEP goals; maintain accurate documentation.

• Behavioral & Academic Support: Develop and implement intervention plans tailored to student needs.

• Team Collaboration: Play a pivotal role in establishing the schools culture contributing to school-wide initiatives and collaborating with fellow teachers to create a cohesive and supportive academic community.

• Professional Development: Actively participate in professional learning opportunities and school-wide meetings continually seeking to improve instructional practices.

• Student Support: Serve as an advisor or mentor guiding students in their academic and personal growth within the BASIS model.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. A Masters degree is highly desirable.

• Valid Texas Special Education certification.
• Fingerprint clearance per Texas state regulations.
• Eligible for hire in Texas Public Schools.

• Exceptional classroom management skills and an ability to create an organized highly focused and positive learning environment.

• Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.

• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to working as part of a dynamic founding team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field.
• 1 years of experience in a special education setting.
• Certification in CPI or TACT-2 for crisis intervention.
• Familiarity with IEP management systems (e.g. ESPED).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student data systems.

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

*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.