CAPS Collaborative is seeking a long term substitute special education teacher with severe/profound certification to join our dedicated educational team. Staff to student ratio ranges from 6:8 to 8:8. Applicants should have experience working with students with severe, multiple disabilities including medically fragile student profiles. This specialized classroom is located in a public school setting. The applicant will work closely with related service providers in an embedded therapy model individualized to each student's needs.About us:CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.To integrate quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.About the role:To coordinate, develop, and execute developmentally appropriate individual learning programs and educational services that will contribute to students' academic, social, and emotional growth, as well as the student's health and well being.Responsibilities:Implements and develops related lesson and teaching plans.Individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each student's activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.Reports on student progress.Communicate 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.Candidate 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.Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Master's degree preferred.Appropriate state license or certification required.Physical Requirements:Two years of experience highly preferred.Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork.
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