Amanda Jones
Gresham,OR
Summary
Educational leader with extensive experience in special education, dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments that empower all students. Proven track record in implementing proactive behavior intervention strategies that enhance student engagement. Expertise in fostering staff development and student support through evidence-based instructional practices, driving measurable improvements in educational outcomes. Committed to advocating for diverse learners and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within educational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Program Director
Gresham-Barlow School District
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated staff development opportunities for licensed and classified staff to enhance instructional strategies and support for students with diverse needs.
- Supervision of licensed and classified staff.
- Supported specialized district programming, aligning services with diverse student needs at the Structured Skills Center.
- Coordinated program operations, created program procedures, while supporting staff in meeting compliance requirements.
Behavior Coach
Gresham Barlow School District
11.2019 - Current
- Structured Skills Center / Behavior Social Team
- Developed and maintained data management systems to ensure accurate tracking of behavior interventions
- Analyzed collected data to inform behavior strategies and improve student outcomes
- Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to address individual student needs
- Delivered Mandt training sessions to enhance staff skills in de-escalation and crisis response. (de-escalation and crisis response training)
- RBT supervision
Student Support Services Instructional Coach
Salinas Union High School District
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Moderate / Severe
- Provided curriculum and instructional support for the district’s moderate / severe teachers.
- Created and delivered professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals in the district’s approved crisis management system, Handle with Care
- Trainer for the district in Handle with Care
- Worked with teachers to write / revise IEPs that are legally compliant
- Attended transition meetings for Moderate to Severe students that were entering our district
- Worked with the School Psychologists to write and revise Behavior Intervention Plans, Escalation Cycle Management Plans.
Autism Specific Teacher
Salinas Union High School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
Education
Oregon Teaching License -
Chapman University
Orange, CAMasters - Applied Behavioral
Arizona State University
Masters - Special Education
Chapman University
Principal License - Educational Leadership And Policy
Portland State University
Portland, ORNo Degree - Professional Administrators License
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR09-2028
Skills
- Open and Effective Communication
- Organizational leadership
- Personnel supervision
- Relationship building
- Program leadership
- Staff development
Timeline
Special Education Program Director
Gresham-Barlow School District
07.2024 - Current
Behavior Coach
Gresham Barlow School District
11.2019 - Current
Student Support Services Instructional Coach
Salinas Union High School District
01.2018 - 10.2019
Autism Specific Teacher
Salinas Union High School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
Masters - Special Education
Chapman University
Masters - Applied Behavioral
Arizona State University
Oregon Teaching License -
Chapman University
Principal License - Educational Leadership And Policy
Portland State University
No Degree - Professional Administrators License
University of Oregon