Associate Director Student Accessibility Services

• Mar 2022 - Present

Special Education Department Coordinator

• Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

• Leads the entire campus Special Education program• Supervises the budget for the department• Enables all special education admissions, review, and dismissal (ARD) meetings making sure all documentation is in compliance with legal requirements • Consults with school staff on strategy implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP), as well as appropriate accommodations and modifications • Communicates effectively to present information accurately and clearly to students, parents, and v community members • Manages caseload and assignments to meet compliance timelines for ARD/IEP committee meetings and services to students • Oversees the Texas State Assessments to ensure students with disabilities are receiving all required testing accommodations Show less

Special Education Coordinator Extended School Year (ESY)

• Jun 2018 - Mar 2022

• Administrative designee • Assists with students who are having behavioral concerns • Coordinates special education services for students attending summer school.• Organizes transportation and handles any special education transportation issues • Oversee special education assessment to include verifying accommodations, modifications, and supplementary aids. • liaison to other campus leadership to ensure fidelity and compliance to students' IEPs • Ensures confidentiality of records • Conduct teacher meetings and professional development when necessary • Consult with OT, PT, SLP, and/or support specialists when needed • Maintain ongoing communication with Special Education Summer School Program Coordinator Show less

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2019

• Responsible for Lesson planning and curriculum for the level one through level three special education student population • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. • Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer (s). • Work cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators, content specialists and other staff as needed to meet curriculum objectives. • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Show less

Special Education Instructional Assistant

• Oct 2007 - Jun 2014