Andrej Bajer
St Louis,MO
Summary
I am an experienced Special Educator and Case Manager with a strong background in IEP development and compliance with DESE standards. My expertise extends to being a Transition Coordinator, where I excelled in guiding students toward their post-secondary goals, building the transition program from the ground up. My work as Transition Coordinator has undoubtedly been the most rewarding peak of my career thus far. I have also implemented systems at Kairos Academies that transformed their special education program. This initiative began with ensuring active parental collaboration and led to the comprehensive rewriting of IEPs to achieve compliance with DESE standards. My aim is to continue making a meaningful impact in students' lives by facilitating their transition to post-secondary education and careers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School NDL Case Manager
Kairos Academies: St. Louis
08.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed a caseload of 47 neurodivergent learners, demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Spearheaded the revision of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), leading to full compliance with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards and regulations.
- Communicated with families to solicit input and share student social and academic progress.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Special Education Transition Coordinator
KIPP St. Louis Public Charter Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized Transition Plans (Form C) in students' IEPs, in compliance with DESE standards.
- Conducted thorough interviews with students to understand and document their post-secondary education and career aspirations.
- Collaborated with case managers and general education teachers to facilitate students' progress towards their post-secondary goals.
- Organized and led annual meetings with parents to review and update Transition Plans, providing a strategic course of study for each student.
- Employed a student-centered approach, ensuring that transition planning was tailored to the unique needs and ambitions of each student.
Special Education Teacher
KIPP St. Louis Public Charter Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mild-Moderate Cross Categorical Special Education
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05.2021
Certification
MILD/MOD CROSS CATEGORICAL K-12
Timeline
High School NDL Case Manager
Kairos Academies: St. Louis
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Transition Coordinator
KIPP St. Louis Public Charter Schools
08.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
KIPP St. Louis Public Charter Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mild-Moderate Cross Categorical Special Education
Fontbonne University
MILD/MOD CROSS CATEGORICAL K-12
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