FELICIA CHACON
LaSalle,CO
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Educator and Instructional Leader with 8 years of experience in secondary education. Currently a High School Special Education Teacher and Team Lead, fostering collaboration, mentoring, and implementing effective accommodations. Former Affective Education Program Lead, experienced in supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional challenges. Pursuing a Master's in Teacher Leadership, focused on equitable access and inclusive practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher & Special Education Team Lead
District 6 Online Academy - Greeley-Evans School District 6
01.2024 - Current
- Lead special education team while providing specialized instruction in a K-12 online environment.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to design effective accommodations, differentiated assignments, and accessible learning experiences.
- Facilitated team meetings to enhance communication, collaboration, and implementation of special education practices.
- Facilitate student-centered IEP practices and collaborate with families and educators to develop meaningful goals.
- Utilized data and progress monitoring to identify student needs and develop targeted interventions that addressed individual challenges.
- Support school improvement initiatives focused on achievement, engagement, attendance, and intervention.
- Participate in graduation and student-success initiatives to identify barriers and strengthen early intervention.
- Mentor a new special education teacher through guidance, collaboration, and instructional support.
- Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team, contributing to schoolwide planning and improvement efforts.
- Apply online learning strategies to address engagement, attendance, and access challenges.
Special Education Teacher & Affective Education Program Lead
Valley High School
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Led the Affective Education program supporting students with significant academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Provided specialized instruction, individualized support, and accommodations for high school students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with families, teachers, and outside providers to create tailored support strategies that enhanced student engagement.
- Partnered with Sierra School staff to plan and implement gradual reintegration supports for transitioning students.
- Managed student schedules, programming, and transition plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs for effective support.
- Assisted students in developing essential skills for academic success. in developing self-regulation, social-emotional, behavioral, and academic skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to identify complex needs and design personalized solutions that fostered academic and social growth.
- Designed and facilitated professional development for staff on supporting students with serious emotional disabilities.
- Built strong relationships with students and families while advocating for inclusive educational services.
Education
Master's - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Special Education and Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
01-2019
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
01-2015
Skills
- IEP Implementation & Compliance
- Special Education Leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Special education coaching
- MTSS implementation
- Data-driven decisions
- School Improvement
- Collaborative Leadership
- Teacher Mentoring
- Inclusive practices
- Virtual Teaching Strategies
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional support
- Family Collaboration
- Student Advocacy
- Professional Learning
Certification
- Colorado Teaching License - Special Education Generalist
- Colorado Teaching License - Elementary Education
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- District 6 Leadership Institution | May 2026
- Leadership development focused on strengthening instructional and organizational capacity.
- USDLA Virtual Learning Conference | Summer 2026
- Professional learning on virtual learning practices, technology, and effective online instruction.
- Instructional Leadership Team | District 6 Online Academy
- Teacher representative contributing to instructional leadership and school improvement.
- Special Education Professional Development Facilitator | Valley High School
- Designed and delivered professional learning for staff supporting students with serious emotional disabilities.
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher & Special Education Team Lead
District 6 Online Academy - Greeley-Evans School District 6
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher & Affective Education Program Lead
Valley High School
01.2019 - 01.2024
Master's - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education and Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Valley High School