Job Description
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, direct instruction in phonology, phonics, and spelling using the Wilson Reading System
- Use diagnostic techniques to assess student needs and adapt instruction to ensure mastery of decoding, encoding, and comprehension skills
- Maintain detailed records of student progress, including lesson plans, word lists, and dictation work, and prepare formal progress reports
- Implement the program with integrity, often requiring the preparation of specific materials (Wilson Binder, student portfolios)
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.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
- Appropriate state license or certification required.
- Two years of experience highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
- Must be able to lift 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.