Special Education Coordinator resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
I am a strong, dedicated advocate that believes in the power of kindness and inclusion. I pride myself on my heart, my integrity and my desire to help others. Working in Special Education for over eight years has given me the skills I need to move my career forward. I have incredible student data and experience coaching other teachers. In addition, I have experience teaching in urban schools and with English language learners. I am excellently at classroom management and believe strongly in the power of positive reenforcement! Lastly, I am proficient in developing IEPs, BIPs and maintaining compliance. I am full of knowledge and resources working with students of all abilities and cannot wait to share all that I’ve learned and experienced with your team. I am dedicated to equity in education and believe I have what it takes to move teachers and students forward! Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Skills
Behavior Management
Classroom Management
Advanced knowledge of instructional strategies for students with disabilities
Strong advocacy skills
Proficient in current Special Education legislation
Excellent communication skills
Community oriented
Curriculum modifications and accommodations
ARD Meeting Facilitation
Developing and implementing BIPs
Developing and implementing successful and compliant IEPs
Teaching English language learners with disabilities
Experience teaching students of all ability levels
Experience teaching in various special education settings
Experience
Special Education Coordinator, 07/2021 - 04/2022 Cumberland Therapy Services, Inc. – Chicago, IL,
Managed the campus Special Education team; including teachers and paras
Created and facilitated professional development to all staff
Coached Special Education and General Education Teachers on best practices for Special Education
and General Education students
Supported General Education teachers with accommodations and modifications
Managed all campus Special Education compliance needs
Successfully transitioned campus to more inclusive model
Facilitated all campus ARDs
Managed all campus Special Education records
Supported with department budget
Maintained positive relationships with families
Worked with a diverse and bilingual student/family population
Inclusion Coordinator, 05/2020 - 12/2020 Jccs Of North America – Cherry Hill, NJ,
Led professional development for all Temple staff how to integrate best practices of inclusion in the
community
Conducted professional development for teachers to support the implementation of more inclusive
practices making content more meaningful to students of abilities
Provided professional training to Bar and Bat Mitzvah tutors to include best practices while teaching
in a different language; Hebrew
Assisted in developing plans with individual teachers to address specific behavioral concerns and
classroom management techniques
Provided teaching staff with instructional resources and the use of various learning modalities to
support all learners in both a virtual and in person learning environment
Enhanced our holiday and Shabbat experiences by creating differentiated resources for special needs
families to have have more meaningful and inclusive holiday and Shabbat experiences
Collected and cataloged information about the specific needs of students and shared with relevant
teaching staff
Coordinated small group instructional and staff
Differentiated small group activities to best meet the needs of the kids
Created differentiated Bar and Bat Mitzvah curriculum materials
Conducted observations of both students and staff and responded with appropriate feedback
Maintained confidentiality of student information
Special Education Teacher, 06/2019 - 12/2019 Archdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic Schools – Chicago, IL,
Advocated for and successfully implemented a more inclusive program in which students in our self
contained classroom were able to fully participate with their general education peers in all meals,
activities, school wide gatherings and all field trips
Implemented a differentiated functional curriculum with a focus on the development of daily living
skills, vocational skills, academics, social and communication skills
Successfully developed strong relationships with our students that displayed the most severe
behaviors
Developed Individualized Education plans with a focus on the whole child for students with more
significant disabilities for all students on my caseload
This included students receiving both special
education and EL services
Held ARD meetings for all students on my caseload
Collaborated with and maintained good relationships with all stakeholders
Trained and supervised classroom paraprofessionals
Created and Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans
Trained staff on de-escalation strategies
Created materials and organized classroom environment to maximize student independence
Communicated regularly with each child's guardians about student successes, concerns, and
opportunities for continuous improvement
Administered and interpreted formal and informal educational assessments and prepared written
evaluation reports
Assessed student progress and challenges in all areas, including academic performance, behavior,
and social development
Maintained compliance and confidentiality at all times
Special Education Teacher, 12/2015 - 05/2019 Archdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic Schools – Chicago, IL,
Consulted and collaborated with general education teachers around student learning styles,
differentiated instruction, and curricula modifications/accommodations
Specialized in Reading and Social Studies both for inclusion and resource
Co- Taught all core subjects 5th-8th
Maintained a score of 100% compliance on ARD/IEP/504 compliance
83% of students on my caseload for reading met "approaching grade level" standards on STAAR
reading
100% of my students taking STAAR alt received Level 3 accomplishments on all subjects I supported
them in
Successfully created, implemented plans and maintained positive relationships for the students with
the most severe behavioral challenges on campus
Coached and mentored new Special Education teachers
Excellent peer review data
Maintained incredible growth each year as evidenced by EOY teacher evaluations
Monitored student progress and created interventions accordingly
Planned lessons and provided direct instruction for classroom, small-group, and individual settings
Case managed students 5th-8th
Created and implemented successful IEPs for students 5th- 8th including English language learners
Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans, trained staff on BIPs, managed
and tracked BIP progress
Created and case managed 504 plans for grades 5-8
Ensured compliance of IEPs on ESPED and accurate information on PowerSchool
Held ARD meetings for all students on caseload
Successfully collaborated with all stakeholders
Supported student transitions from Elementary to middle and from middle to high school
Ensured all testing accommodations were compliant
Held strong family connections
Education and Training
Bachelor's: Criminal Justice, Expected in 08/2014 - Texas State University - San Marcos, TX GPA:
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