Donald Maier

Serves as Instructional Leader focused on advancing academic excellence through data-informed decision-making.
Provided strategic leadership to support educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Coached new instructional staff with ongoing feedback and professional development to improve effectiveness.
Analyzed instructional data to monitor student achievement, identifying trends for targeted interventions.
Collaborated with leadership and support departments to initiate continuous improvement efforts.
Facilitated instructional planning and assessment processes that promoted student engagement.
Oversaw compliance documentation to ensure fidelity in instructional practices across the board.
Recognized as a trusted partner for clarity and results-driven leadership among faculty and administration.

Education Administrator at Ocala Center for Success & Independence (July 2022 - March 2024) DJJ facility; Marion County Public Schools

• Manage and administer the instructional program so as to ensure all students the opportunity to learn.
• Provide leadership and direction for the implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction at the assigned school consistent with the District’s goals and priorities.
• Use current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents, and community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student performance.
• Oversee the administration of the testing program for the school.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of Exceptional Student Education programs and services.
• Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for appointment.
• Coordinate with DJJ and DJJ-contracted staff regarding supervision, safe transfer of students from area to area and ensure the education program meets the rigor and requirements of the benchmarks or standards in each taught subject area

• Manage and administer the instructional program so as to ensure all students the opportunity to learn.
• Provide leadership and direction for the implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction at the assigned school consistent with the District’s goals and priorities.
• Use current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents, and community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student performance.
• Oversee the administration of the testing program for the school.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of Exceptional Student Education programs and services.
• Direct the development of the master schedule and assign teachers according to identified needs.
• Interview and select qualified personnel to be recommended for appointment.
• Supervise assigned personnel, conduct performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
• Prepare and manage the school’s budget and allocated resources.
• Effectively interview, select, coach, and evaluate personnel.
• Manage the student curriculum, instruction, and assessment system.
• Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the school’s operation.
• Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the District.
• Establish and actively pursue a vision and mission for the school in collaboration with staff, parents, students, and other stakeholders.
• Promote / market the school and its priorities to the community.
• Facilitate and coordinate the development of the School’s Improvement Plan

• Coordinated with Principal and counselors to develop master schedule to support student needs and maximize student achievement
• Developed and presented professional learning to instructional and non-instructional staff, focused on high-effect, student engagement strategies
• Instructional support – observation, evaluation, coaching, teacher mentoring
• Assist in the development of the School Improvement Plan.
• Assist in the development of the Master Schedule and assignment of staff.
• Develop the best possible environment for teaching and learning.
• Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
• Exercise proactive leadership in school crisis / medical emergencies.

• Develop and manage student behavior and discipline handbooks on school grounds, buses, and after-school activities.
• Monitor proper student conduct and implement discipline to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Provide guidance and expertise in dealing with difficult discipline problems.
• Lead administrator in the administration of the statewide testing program.
• Contributed to development of School Improvement Plan to enhance educational outcomes.
• Supported development of Master Schedule and staff assignments to optimize resource allocation.
• Supervised personnel and conducted annual performance appraisals.
• Assist in providing staff development through in-service training and other developmental activities.
• Exercise proactive leadership in school crisis / medical emergencies.
• Coordinated ordering and assignment of appropriate staff in textbook, materials, and equipment selection for teacher classrooms.
• Develop short- and long-range facility needs.
• Maintain property inventory records and provide security for all equipment.
• Developed comprehensive student services plan addressing guidance, drop-out prevention, health services, and attendance.
• Applied collaborative planning strategies to improve team project outcomes.
• Assist in gathering data for the purpose of instructional improvement.
• Assist in monitoring and meeting accreditation requirements.
• Assist in supervising all extracurricular activities and maintaining a calendar of events.
• Work with parents in resolving concerns.

• Assist in the development of guidelines for proper student conduct and disciplinary policies and procedures that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Design short and long-range plans related to student discipline and school safety using current research, performance data, and feedback from staff, students, parents, and community agencies.
• Maintain comprehensive files on each student requiring disciplinary action and maintain records for audits.
• Complete investigative and due-process procedures to include disciplinary action consistent with District Code of Student Conduct.
• Collect, review, and analyze discipline data. Implement strategies with parents, students, and teachers to facilitate student behavior change.
• Use relevant student information, i.e., IEP, as an integral part of recommendations for student discipline.
• Recognize potential disruption to the orderly function of the school and implement strategies to prevent it.
• Serve as liaison to School Resource Officer and other legal authorities.
• Inform administration of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Participate as a member of school educational planning and staffing teams to determine student placement or to develop assistance plans.
• Establish effective communication with outside agencies and make appropriate referrals for psychological, social work, juvenile, health, or community services.
• Initiate and engage in continuing professional growth such as in-services, district meetings, and classes, to improve professional performance.
• Model professional and ethical standards consistent with The Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of Education Professionals in Florida when dealing with students, peers, parents and community.
• Assist administration to communicate through meetings and written material information that will keep staff, students, and parents informed of disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Counsel individual students and, when necessary, make appropriate recommendations for testing, guidance, psychological counseling, or community services.
• Consider recommendations for student placement in alternative education setting to improve student performance.
• Supervise student activities on the school campus and at school-related events.
• Work with students and parents in creating educational plans for students that ensure improved academic success.

• Understanding of content knowledge and structure of prerequisite relationships and content related pedagogy
• Understanding of child development and the child’s learning process, previous skills and knowledge, interests and special needs.
• Ability to set instructional outcomes, including value, sequence, alignment and suitability for all learners, differentiating instruction to ensure all learners are addressed.
• Design coherent instruction with learning activities and lesson and unit structure.
• Ensure student assessments are aligned with instructional outcomes and standards

• Received the Bronze Star for exemplary service and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for actions beyond the call of duty.
• Developed protocols to enhance intelligence gathering and interpretation for subordinate and higher units across multiple theaters of operation.
• Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization.
• Supervised intelligence information gathering, review, and dissemination from human, electronic, and counter-intelligence sources.
• Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products tailored to meet specific needs of various agency customers.
• Recognized as a command Soldier of the Month three times, NCO of the Quarter three times, and command NCO of the Year one time.