Special Education K-6 school year 2022-2023

At Capital Prep, we love teachers and refer to them as Illuminators. Each of our Illuminators are dedicated to providing students with an enriching and invigorating educational experience. With a focus on academic rigor and achievement, we expect our staff to collaborate, problem-solve, and commit 100% to our students’ success.

Special Education Illuminator will work directly with students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and also students in need of academic intervention.

Teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Student achievement and culture building

• Create a safe, effective, student-centered learning environment that fosters student curiosity;

• Motivate students to put forth their best efforts in academics, athletics, activities, and personal conduct;

• Support students to recognize their full potential in all areas of human development;

• Build a bridge of communication and involvement with parents, families, and community leaders;

• Track and maintain IEP records for all special education students in grades K-6

• Work as a part of the Student Assistance Team (SAT) to identify and support students with disabilities;

• Analyze data and use it to inform and drive instruction.

Professional development and learning

• Attend all professional development trainings, data team meetings, and curriculum meetings;

• Collaborate with peers and school leaders to improve instructional strategies, school climate, and leadership skills;

• Participate in professional trainings to enhance knowledge as well as educational and leadership capabilities.

Teacher qualifications:

• Bachelor degree, Graduate degree (preferred)

• Connecticut Certification in Special Education (required)

• Team player and life-long learner

• Receptive to ongoing feedback

• Exemplary professional values

• Three years of teaching experience (preferred)

• Experience in analyzing data to drive instruction

• Commitment to student engagement and student success

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop students who are:

• collaborators;

• information processors;

• problem solvers;

• knowledgeable people;

• responsible and empathetic citizens.

With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.

Teaching at Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Prep Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:

• Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;

• Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;

• Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.