Special Education Instructional Assistant - Phoenix South

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BASIS Charter Schools hire Subject Experts, and we give them the freedom to teach! We also hire Student Affairs/non-teaching staff to support our students, academically and socioemotionally. Our robust, world-class curriculum provides unlimited teaching opportunities. All teachers hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and completed coursework in the subject they teach. Many have related professional experience in their field of study. Teacher certification is not required. Each SET specializes in their own area of interest. We provide the "blueprint" or topics to cover for each course. Then, we let the experts teach with creativity and autonomy. BASIS.ed trains SETs in the BASIS Charter School model, and teachers are mentored and supported at the school and network levels. SETs have opportunities to also lead student clubs, coach sports, propose electives, and advise Senior Research Projects.

Duties

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2024/2025 school year! The role of the Special Education Instructional Assistant (SPED Instructional 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.

Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Work with students with disabilities in general education, small group setting, or 1:1 setting.
2. Reinforce positive behavior expectations.
3. Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information
4. Assist the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher with preparation of resource materials for individual students/small groups.
5. Provide progress reporting information to ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher
6. Help the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher in all aspects of implementing individualized education programs Plans (IEP)
7. Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by the special education teachers.
8. Support the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher by performing administrative and clerical tasks.
9. Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
10. Potential site designee to provide CPI or TACT-2 (verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint)
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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: Bachelor’s Degree. Certifications and Credentials: Passing score on applicable paraprofessional exam, CPI or TACT-2. 1+ years with related special education job duties.

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