SEARCH

Lead Special Education Teacher Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
LEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Summary

Versatile and dedicated Special Educator with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of differentiated, hands-on lessons. Exceptionally skilled in working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students and optimize student outcomes.

Skills
  • Data-driven instructional planning
  • Extensive knowledge of cognitive, learning, and physical disabilities
  • Extensive knowledge about Autism
  • CPI Certification
  • Strong classroom management
  • Modification and individualization of the general curriculum
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student progress reporting
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strong collaborator
  • Mentoring
  • Expert in the Unique Learning Curriculum
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher, 11/2017 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Mentored and provided guidance for special education teachers within the school.
  • Assisted building level administration with department-specific affairs
  • Served as liaison between school special education teachers and district-level leadership.
  • Managed progress monitoring data for all special education students within the school.
  • Presented various district-level in-services for special educators teaching students with significant disabilities.
Low Incidence Special Education Teacher, 08/2015 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Integrated a variety of teaching strategies, accommodations, and modifications to meet the needs of intellectually and physically disabled students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Collected and reviewed academic and behavioral data to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions.
  • Collaborated with multiple related and direct service providers to implement individual student plans addressing academics, communication, health management, and behavior.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Implemented multi-sensory teaching methods in all academic areas.
  • Effectively used individualized assistive technology to improve student outcomes.
  • Efficiently managed emergent medical situations and continued to provide safety and security for all students while awaiting emergency medical services
Teacher (Migrant Student Tutor), 10/2018 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in Eureka Math, Guidebooks, and Journeys curriculums, as well as social studies and science skills.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones.
  • Used standardized test scores (LEAP 360) to identify areas of students' weaknesses.
  • Developed student confidence through attentive instruction in reading and ELA skills, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success.
  • Used school, library, and Louisiana Department of Education resources to meet student learning needs and prepare for standardized testing.
Special Education Teacher (Alternative Setting), 12/2012 to 05/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Provided middle school math and ELA instruction in the general education and resource setting for students enrolled in the Lafayette Parish Connections Program.
  • Partnered with general education teachers from the math and ELA departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Recommended and administered appropriate solutions, sanctions, and discipline for non-compliance to rules and standards for student performance and behavior.
  • Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
  • Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
M.Ed.: Educational Leadership, Expected in 05/2021
Northwestern State University - City
Alternate Teacher Certification: Special Education, 12/2012
University of Louisiana At Lafayette - City
Bachelor of Science: PsychologyUniversity of New Orleans - City
Accomplishments

Ossun Elementary 2020 Teacher of the Year

Highly Effective on all Compass Evaluations

Affiliations
  • Member, Louisiana Association of Educators, November 2019 to present
  • Member, Association of Professional Educators of Louisiana, 2016-2019
Additional Professional Development and Competencies

“Project Read,” Lafayette Parish School System, Lafayette, LA October 2013
“Classroom Management Simplified,” LPSS, Lafayette, LA January 2013
“How the Best Teachers Differentiate Instruction,” LPSS, Lafayette, LA February 2013
“Leader in Me Empowerment,” Leader in Me/LPSS, Lafayette, LA, August 2015
“ACTS Team (Autism Capacity Team & Supports) Presentation,” LPSS, October 2015
“Crisis Intervention Training,” Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Lafayette, LA Certification since 2015 (36 hours)
“Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Classroom Management,” LPSS & The Brocato Institute, Lafayette, LA August 2017
“Autism in the Classroom and How to Promote a Positive Experience,” LPSS, Lafayette, LA August 2017
“Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Social Skills,” LPSS & The Brocato Institute, Lafayette, LA August 2017

"iSTEEP for Lead Special Education Teachers," LPSS, Lafayette, LA November 2018

"LEAP Connect and LEAP Connectors," LPSS, Lafayette, LA August 2019, September 2019

"Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans," LPSS, September 2019

"CKLA," LPSS, November 2019

"Leading an Inclusive School: Access and Success for ALL Students" book study, Northwestern State University, December 2019

Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Northwestern State University
  • University of Louisiana At Lafayette
  • University of New Orleans

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Special Education Teacher
  • Low Incidence Special Education Teacher
  • Teacher (Migrant Student Tutor)
  • Special Education Teacher (Alternative Setting)

Degrees

  • M.Ed. : Educational Leadership , Expected in 05/2021
    Alternate Teacher Certification : Special Education , 12/2012
    Bachelor of Science : Psychology

Similar Resumes

View All
Lead-Teacher-for-Special-Education-resume-sample

Lead Teacher for Special Education

Mcdonough, Georgia