Dusty Wirtzberger

Currently serving as an Assistant Special Education Director, providing leadership and support to a team of nine paraeducators to foster an inclusive learning environment for students with diverse needs. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), adapting curriculum materials, collaborating with educators and specialists, monitoring student progress, and addressing behavioral challenges. Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance learning and advocating for students' rights through effective communication with parents and stakeholders. Committed to staying informed about special education laws, ensuring compliance, and participating in professional development to drive continuous improvement in student support services.

Special Education leadership team. Communicated effectively with all stakeholders including students, colleagues, and families. I maintained compliance with delivery of special education services to the students. Facilitated special education instruction to junior students. Developed, reviewed, and implemented IEP for identified students.
Initiate special education testing and evaluating for initial IEP and reevaluated students receiving specially designed instruction. Developed differentiated instruction.

Independently managed a student caseload to provide each student opportunities to job shadow in local businesses while developing their career interest and aptitude.
Established student transition pre-employment training partnerships. Coordinated with outside agencies to ensure continuum of services and access to resources after graduation. Collaborated with area schools and businesses to continue the development of the Work Based Learning program. Secured and maintained all required student records for student employment and their performance on the job