Special Education & Life Skills Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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

BASIS Charter Schools, a network consistently ranked among the best in the nation for its rigorous academic program, is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Founding Special Education Teacher to join the inaugural team at BASIS Leander in Leander, Texas.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the culture, community, and academic success of a new school opening in Fall 2026. We are looking for an exceptional educator who is passionate about their subject matter and committed to inspiring students to achieve beyond expectations.

About BASIS Leander

BASIS Leander will offer the renowned BASIS curriculum, designed to provide a world-class, well-rounded education focused on advanced academics, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Joining our founding team means collaborating with highly motivated colleagues in an intellectually engaging environment dedicated to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Founding 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.

• Founding Team Collaboration: Play a pivotal role in establishing the school's culture, contributing to school-wide initiatives, and collaborating with fellow founding 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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's 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:

• Bachelor’s 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.

Important Application Note

At this stage, we are gathering interest and applications from exceptional educators for future teaching roles at BASIS Leander.

• Exact teaching roles and grade-level assignments are not yet finalized and will be determined closer to the school's opening.

Completing an application ensures you will be among the first considered for interviews.

Join us in launching the next chapter of academic excellence!

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.

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* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.