BASIS Pflugerville is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Assistant to join our bright, passionate team!
The role of the Special Education Assistant (SPED 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.
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:
- Certifications and Credentials: Passing score on applicable paraprofessional exam (CPI, TEA Paraprofessional Certification).
- 1+ years with related special education job duties.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Work with students with disabilities in general education, small group setting, or 1:1 setting.
- Reinforce positive behavior expectations.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information
- Assist the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher with preparation of resource materials for individual students/small groups.
- Provide progress reporting information to ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher
- Help the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher in all aspects of implementing individualized education programs Plans (IEP)
- Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by the special education teachers.
- Support the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher by performing administrative and clerical tasks.
- Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
- Potential site designee to provide Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint)
- Other duties as assigned.
*Additional Job Information:
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 [email protected].
*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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Valid Identity Verified Prints Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Passing score on applicable paraprofessional exam, such as CPI or TEA Paraprofessional Certification
- At least 1 year of experience performing related special education job duties
What We Do
BASIS Charter Schools have been raising the level of American education to the highest international standards for more than 20 years, since our first school opened in 1998. BASIS.ed provides academic and support services to the network's open enrollment, tuition-free public charter schools in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C. BASIS Charter Schools are listed among the nation’s best by any measure – state and national rankings, merit on Advanced Placement exams, success on PISA/OECD testing, and college admissions, among many factors – because we honor the sacrosanctity of our classrooms, and foster a love of learning in our students. Our formula is simple: we continually improve the exceptional BASIS Charter School Curriculum; we hire bright, passionate teachers who are experts in their subjects and love the dynamics of the classroom and the school community; and we teach students to find what inspires them, and to ask and answer questions without hesitation or limits. BASIS Charter Schools continues to grow, and we are seeking exceptional new talent. Learn more and apply today at www.jobs.basised.com
