Debby Higgins
Palisade,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Special Education Secretary with strong computer knowledge, effective communication, and time management skills. Committed to supporting individualized education programs and enhancing collaboration among staff, parents, and administration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1983
1983
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Secretary
Mesa County School District 51
Grand Junction, Colorado
09.2008 - Current
- Managed confidential student records and maintained compliance with district policies.
- Coordinated communication between special education staff, parents, and administration.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for special education personnel efficiently.
- Supported the preparation of individualized education programs and documentation.
- Assisted in processing student referrals and evaluations in a timely manner.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences for special education students on a regular basis.
- Tracked progress of each student over time using standardized testing scores and teacher feedback.
- Prepared documents such as letters of recommendation or referral forms for special needs children at the request of teachers or administrators.
- Attended monthly staff meetings regarding current events in the field of special education.
- Supported school personnel with the implementation of Individualized Education Plans.
- Compiled data on student achievement levels that was used in creating Individualized Education Plans.
- Processed paperwork associated with assessments, evaluations, and reevaluations of special needs students in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Responded promptly to emails from parents or guardians concerning their child's educational program or other matters related to their child's disability.
- Answered phone calls from parents or guardians inquiring about their child's educational program or other matters related to their child's disability.
- Provided administrative support to the special education department by preparing reports and managing data entry.
- Organized meetings between teachers, administrators, students, parents, and outside professionals to discuss individual student needs.
- Handled confidential information regarding students carefully and with discretion.
- Communicated with parents, teachers, and members of public with patient demeanor.
- Resolved issues with parents using active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations.
- Promoted collaborative teamwork and loyalty among school staff by modeling empathy and compassion.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
Education
Montezuma Cortez High School
Cortez, COSkills
- Computer knowledge
- Customer Service
- Time management
- Organized
- Working in a timely manner
Timeline
Special Education Secretary
Mesa County School District 51
09.2008 - Current
Montezuma Cortez High School