Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!

Special Education Teacher - sign-on bonus!

Baton Rouge LA

Posted 1 month ago

BASIS is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher in the Baton Rouge Metro Area to join our bright, passionate team!

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BASIS Ed offers an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in an academic community that is dynamic, exciting and unpredictable. You'll join others in a highly social, supportive and collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Master's preferred

Valid State Cross-Categorical or Mild/Moderate Certification

Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications

Specializes in autistic support

Demonstrate knowledge and credibility to parents, students, staff, supervisors, and outside agencies through oral and written communication that is timely, confident, and articulate

Experience working with children, ability to perform tasks with precision (attention to detail, adherence to timelines)

Excellent organizational skills and facility with office technology

Primary Job Responsibilities

Work with students with special needs in general education settings

Assist student with staying on task during classwork and class activities

Encourage student's social and emotional development

Reinforce positive behavior

Liaise with the SPED coordinator, parents and other stakeholders

Support the learning expert teacher and the subject expert teachers in the classroom

Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information

Ability to assist with adaptive technology

Enthusiastic about working with students with special needs

Perform other duties as requested

Required Experience

Experience working with children, especially children with special needs such as spectrum disorders or behavior issues

Experience with teaching and/or tutoring

Understanding of behavior support/modification

Familiarity with inclusion of special needs students within the general education setting

Open to new ideas in education

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.