Credit Recovery Instructor/Special Ed Teacher/Special Ed Dept Chair
CurrentSupervised and monitored credit recovery online courses; Enrolled all students in the appropriate classes needed for graduation; Managed, monitored, and transcribed grades for all students obtaining credits through online and direct instruction classes while attending the alternative academy; Provided weekly and monthly reports to administration and staff concerning the progress of students; Led PLC meetings with changes in Special Education, co-teaching, accommodating work, and student needs; Worked as a mentor to new Special Ed Teachers in the district; Created yearly schedules for the Special Education Department in assigned buildings; Administered state testing, and ensured all students/teachers had all necessary information, accommodations, and testing materials; Supervised and monitored all paperwork completed by Special Education Staff along with Creating, organizing, and monitoring all Special Education files for building; Coordinated meetings between parents and teachers in Special Education and/or alternative educational placements; Provide instruction to all students including those with Mild/Moderate disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Intellectual Disabilities, and Autistic needs through direct instruction and co-teaching environments; Wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students; Developed Behavioral Plans for students with mental and behavioral needs; Designed and used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes; Adapted curriculum, addressing the needs of scholars with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds; Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians; Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques and small group instruction as needed; Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources; Assisted in transitioning students from one educational setting to another