Debra Zawadzki
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Coordinator offering 30 years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment serving individuals with disabilities
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Special Education
Chesterfield County Public Schools
07.2009 - Current
- Supervise a team of 25 Special Education staff members ensuring adherence to IEPS and service delivery to students with varying developmental disabilities
- Assess student academic and social emotional strengths and weaknesses for eligibility purposes
- Lead a team of multidisciplinary professionals determining student needs for services
- Complete written reports in adherence with state and federal specifications
- Oversee the development and implementation of IEPS for individuals with disabilities
- Maintains effective communication and service coordination for individuals with disabilities
- Provide education to students and their families regarding disabilities and available services
- Monitor the efficacy of student services and goal attainment
- Provide professional development to staff
- Collaborate with families to provide resources for children outside of school district
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2009
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Braintree Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented curriculum for middle school students with varying disabilities
- Developed and implements IEPS and behavior plans to meet student's academic and behavioral needs
- Collaborated with general education teachers and mental health providers to ensure student success
- Participated on selection committee for hiring of Director of Special Education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Psychology
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12.1985
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Academic Standards Management
- Fiscal Management
- Differentiated Services
- Liaise with providers of academic and mental health services
Timeline
Coordinator of Special Education
Chesterfield County Public Schools
07.2009 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2009
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Braintree Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Psychology
Fitchburg State University
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