Special Education Administrator with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote equitable services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.
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Derrick Moore
Education
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Indianapolis Public Schools
Special Education Coordinator
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supported special education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations and equity.
- Coached and observed six teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Used Powerschool and Indiana IEP to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Evaluated eight-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
Indianapolis Public Schools
Special Education Transition Coordinator
08.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Indianapolis Public Schools
Behavior Support Specialist
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload
- Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials
- Created/designed and utilized a tracking system used to monitor student learning outcomes, suspensions and expulsions
Indianapolis Public Schools
Special Education Teacher
08.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- 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 multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Special Education Teacher
08.2013 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
12-2026
University Overview
Indiana-Purdue University of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
Master of Science from Special Education
05.2016
University Overview
Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort, KY
Bachelor of Science from Physical Education And Coaching
12.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Documentation skills
- Project Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Staff Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning and Coordination
- Collaborative Leadership
Certification
- Professional Educator License, 7/3/2029, Mild Intervention - All Schools
- Administrator - REPA, Valid through 6/30/2025
- First Aid/CPR Certification, Valid Through 6/20/25
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, Valid Through 6/20/25
- Center for Mind-Body Medicine Certification, Valid Through 6/26.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Center for Mind-Body Medicine
- Heart Math Institute
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Behavior Support Specialist
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2013 - 03.2019
Indiana-Purdue University of Fort Wayne
Master of Science from Special Education
Kentucky State University
Bachelor of Science from Physical Education And Coaching
- Professional Educator License, 7/3/2029, Mild Intervention - All Schools
- Administrator - REPA, Valid through 6/30/2025
- First Aid/CPR Certification, Valid Through 6/20/25
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, Valid Through 6/20/25
- Center for Mind-Body Medicine Certification, Valid Through 6/26.
Butler University
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
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