Chad Tauer Email & Phone Number

El Cajon, California, United States

I provide consultation services in the special education area of Orthopedic Impairment. I specialize in completing assistive technology evaluations, special education evaluations, as well as writing Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents. My service includes: identifying, obtaining, and distributing assistive technology as well as adaptive equipment to accommodate student needs in their educational programming, specifically in the areas of positioning, seating, mobility, organization, and fine motor skill supports.

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

• Provide educational consultation to students receiving special education services in the following disability criteria: physically impaired, other health disabilities, traumatic brain injury. • Ensure thorough documentation of student accommodations received to facilitate student success in Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives. • Administer assistive technology evaluations to determine which intervention is most appropriate for student success. • Collaborate frequently with staff of other disciplines, such as social work, occupational therapy, and physical therapy to achieve a holistic approach to each student’s unique needs.

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

• Plan, evaluate, and provide Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) services to K through transition-aged students receiving Special Education services. • Review in depth the IEPs and evaluations of each student to ensure appropriately tailored programming of DAPE services with educational goals. • Coach students to achieve their individualized Adaptive Physical Education goals and guide students in alternative approaches in response to their feedback and daily needs.

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

• Facilitated special education direct instruction as a case manager during Extended School Year for the months of July and August over four academic years. • Was granted temporary variance licenses in the areas of Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. • Planned individualized curriculum and instruction based on IEP goals and objectives and used data tracking to ensure compliance. • Collaborated with education support professionals to provide additional support to students in the areas of academics, social and emotional learning.

• Planned and delivered Physical Education to elementary, middle school, and high school students as well as Health Education to alternative high school students. • Ensured curriculum alignment with MN state Physical and Health Education standards. • Met individually with students who struggled with material due to psychosocial stressors outside of the classroom. • Provided modifications to Physical and Health Education curriculum and lessons without changing the age-appropriate standards.

Specialist Of Education, Director Of Special Education, 4.0 Gp

Master Of Science - Ms, Special Education, 4.0

Obtained my M.S. in Special Education, with an additional Minnesota State License in Physical/Health Disabilities.

Bachelor'S Degree, School & Community Health Education

Activities and Societies: H.O.P.E. Club (Health Organization for Promotion and Education)Studied Health as well as fitness, learning how.

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Football, Wrestling, Track and Field, Lacrosse, and Choir.I studied general studies as administered by federal.