Special Education Teacher (Foley Elementary Program)
About The Position
CAPS Collaborative partners with districts to provide high-quality programs and services. The organization is committed to offering exceptional educational opportunities, being the first choice for districts, and maintaining a customer-focused approach. They value quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork, while ensuring accountability and cost-effectiveness. Their goal is to help students transition to the least restrictive environment within their home school districts. This role involves coordinating, developing, and executing developmentally appropriate individual learning programs and educational services to foster students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.
- Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
- Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
- Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEPs, and 504.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelors degree in Special Education required.
- Appropriate state license or certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree preferred.
- Two years of experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine areas where students may need extra or modified educational services, including academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.
- Identifies students' needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.
- Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary, ensuring activities and lessons are planned and organized according to the student's abilities.
- Reports on student progress toward IEP goals quarterly.
- Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and team members.
- Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans.
- Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.
- Understands and develops intervention strategies and behavior intervention plans.
- Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and that each applicable student receives Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) with proper modifications.
- Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
- Attends all IEP meetings.
- Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
- Advocates on behalf of the students.
- Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
- Recognizes the importance of staff attitude and professionalism in responding effectively to those in their charge.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
