Andrej Bajer
St John,MO
Summary
Dynamic special educator with a proven track record at Kairos Academies: St. Louis, adept in educational leadership and collaboration. Excelled in reshaping IEPs to meet compliance standards and spearheaded innovative educational strategies. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with administration and parents, significantly enhancing the educational experience for neurodiverse students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Team Leader
Kairos Academies: St. Louis
09.2024 - Current
- Led team of educators and assistant teachers and confirmed delivery of engaging and interactive educational experiences and curriculum.
- Met with school administration and reported regularly to area manager regarding program, site and staff performance.
- Managed staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with school administration and parents and offered best care for children.
NDL Case Manager
Kairos Academies: St. Louis
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed and reshaped the IEPs of over fourty neurodivergent learners to meet DESE Compliance standards.
- Demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Spearheaded the revision of IEPs and organization of physical student "blue folders" in both middle school and high school
- 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.
SpEd Transition Coordinator
KIPP St. Louis High School
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 Educator
KIPP St. Louis Public 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
Clayton, MO05-2021
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Program assessment
- Training facilitation
- Effective writing
- Collaboration
- Strong research skills
Certification
MILD/MOD CROSS CATEGORICAL K-12 State of Missouri May 2021
Timeline
Special Education Team Leader
Kairos Academies: St. Louis
09.2024 - Current
NDL Case Manager
Kairos Academies: St. Louis
09.2023 - Current
SpEd Transition Coordinator
KIPP St. Louis High School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Special Educator
KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
MILD/MOD CROSS CATEGORICAL K-12 State of Missouri May 2021
Bachelor of Science - Mild-Moderate Cross Categorical Special Education
Fontbonne University
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