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Job Description

Job Description

BASIS Plano is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Coordinator to join our bright, passionate team!

WE ARE NATIONALLY RANKED

BASIS Curriculum Schools have been consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our schools offer students an education that prepares them according to the highest, most rigorous international standards.

The BASIS Ed academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale.

BASIS Ed School teams offer 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.

BASIS Ed is seeking a Special Education Coordinator whose primary responsibility will be to oversee the entire special education program at a school site. The academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Ed Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students. It is imperative that our Special Education Specialists share our vision of improving the state of education in our country.

Primary Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Coordinating and assuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of programming (identification, review, dismissal) for students with disabilities per the IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA
• Providing direct special education services, as needed, and supervising itinerant service providers
• Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes
• Facilitating in the development and implementation of informal academic and behavioral intervention programs for individual students.

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

Job Qualifications : POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Exceptional Student Services Coordinator (ESS Coordinator) is to oversee all aspects of the Special Education (SPED) program at a school site, including programs under IDEA, Section 504, and EL such as identifying the need for, planning, and executing all standardized and child-specific testing for students suspected of or having a disability. ESS Coordinators ensure that school special education practices are aligned with all pertinent regulations and laws, maintain open communication channels with all parties involved, and provide school-site training. The ESS Coordinator may also work directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree)

Certifications and Credentials : Valid Fingerprint Clearance and current special education EC-12th certificate or the special education EC-6th certificate

Experience : 1 year in a role with related special education job duties

Computer Skills : Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Education : Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter

Certifications and Credentials : CPI or TACT-2

Experience : 2+ years with related special education job duties in a similar-sized school

Computer Skills : IEP Pro (AZ), SED’s, (BA), EasyIEP (DC), special education system used by the school to manage, special education process and 504 process

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Competencies

conflicting viewpoints; demonstrate patience and flexibility.

work effectively with others in a positive and productive manner.

to improve student achievement.

Benefits and Salary : Starting salary for this position is negotiable dependent on education and experience. BASIS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Notice of Non-Discrimination : 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

Note : The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.