Pontooning on Lake Vermillion, Walking my dog, and Enjoying the company of my husband
Dr. Jennifer Babiracki
Special Education Supervisor
Centerville,MN
Summary
Highly Productive Special Education Supervisor offering twenty two-year background implementing programs for children with mental, learning and behavioral disabilities. Trains staff on special education innovations, creates educational programs, and analyzes student academic data. Proficient in Google and Due Process Reporting System. Dedicated to providing exceptional leadership to drive special education programs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Supervisor
Anoka Hennepin Schools
Anoka, MN, United States
12.1999 - Current
- Support special education and general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Use Due Process Reporting Systems and Google Documents to develop and maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Interpret and analyze academic and behavior data to develop and implement student programs
- Evaluate special education staff through classroom observations, feedback and recommendations.
- Collaborate with school and community stakeholders to support student programs
- Participate in weekly Special Education Administrative Team meetings to review students needing additional supports
- Collaborate with Evaluation Team members
- Assist in designing district systems to coordinate services for students- summer school, non public special education services, Distance Learning
- Lead District's Specific Learning Disabilities Leadership Team
School Psychologist
Centennial Schools
Circle Pines, MN
08.1993 - 12.1999
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Collaborated with Parents
- Provided Social Skills Instruction
- Coordinated Summer School
- Taught Summer School: 1994, 1995 and 1996
Education
Ed. D. - Educational Leadership
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN 08.1998 - 12.2002
M.S.E. Plus 60 - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 09.1991 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph, MN 09.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Planning and Coordination
Excellent Communication
Teambuilding
Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
Coordinated and developed Anoka Hennepin's District's Extended School Year (K-21) program 2008-2021
Supervisor at the Elementary and Early Childhood Special Education levels
Fellowship from the US State Department - US/Brazilian School Administrator Exchange Program- 2011
Minnesota Autism Network 1993-1999
Affiliations
National Association of School Psychologists, 1993 to current
Minnesota Administrators for Special Education, 2010 to current
Interests
Pontooning on Lake Vermillion
My husband and I own a cabin on Lake Vermillion. The cabin was built by my Grandfather.
Timeline
Special Education Supervisor
Anoka Hennepin Schools
12.1999 - Current
Ed. D. - Educational Leadership
University of St. Thomas
08.1998 - 12.2002
School Psychologist
Centennial Schools
08.1993 - 12.1999
M.S.E. Plus 60 - School Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
09.1991 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of St. Benedict
09.1987 - 05.1991