Jacob McGuire
Lee's Summit,Missouri
Summary
Dedicated special education professional focused on fostering student success through effective IEP development and behavior management strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with families and support staff, enhancing communication and engagement within educational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students /Assistant Principal
St. John Francis Regis Academy
Kansas City, Missouri
07.2025 - Current
- Led staff training sessions on effective student management techniques and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with parents and faculty to address student concerns and improve communication.
- Developed student discipline policies that enhanced school climate and student behavior.
- Implemented programs that increased diversity and inclusion awareness among students.
- Evaluated student performance data to shape targeted academic support initiatives and interventions.
Inclusive Education Coordinator
St. John Francis Regis Academy
Kansas City, Missouri
08.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support academic success for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented tailored behavior management plans to address individual student requirements.
- Coordinated training sessions for teachers, enhancing their skills in special education strategies.
- Provided mentorship to new special education staff on best practices and policies.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and support strategies.
Interrelated special education math teacher
Wichita public schools (usd 259)
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Writing/Implementing/Updating Individualized Educational Programs for caseloads ranging from 20 – 30 students
- Developed lesson plans tailored to students’ individualized needs, enhancing learning engagement
- Used an assortment of techniques to successfully reach all learners (scaffolding, specific accommodations, modification of curriculum)
- Facilitated student learning through relatable activities and hands-on experiences, fostering deeper understanding
- Creating lesson plans in accordance with both Letter/Percentage Based Grading & Standard Referenced Grading Systems
- Experience Coteaching within a general education classroom – Collaborating with the general education teacher daily
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings, coordinating with parents and staff to discuss student progress and needs.
- Collaborated with families to establish supportive structures for student success within educational framework
- Communicated regularly with staff members, including paraprofessionals and counselors, to ensure coordinated support for students.
- Communicated with general education teachers to confirm students received appropriate accommodations and modifications for effective learning.
- Monitored hallways and lunch areas, ensuring student safety and adherence to school rules and regulations.
Paraprofessional
Usd 259 (Levy Special Education Center)
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted teacher, school support staff, and families in implementing IEPs for individualized support
- Communicated daily with teachers and support staff to ensure students received appropriate services
- Adapted to student needs and facilitated transitions in a dynamic classroom environment
- Assisted special needs students with daily educational activities in classroom settings.
Education
PIE - Program For Inclusive Education - Inclusive Education
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2027
Master of arts - teaching
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2020
Bachelor of Science -
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK12-2015
Skills
- Student Support Coordination
- Standards-based lesson plans
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Student engagement strategies
- Academic support
- School Policy Development
- Data analysis
- Collaborating with peers
- Communicating with families
- Communicating with support staff
- Goal writing
- Conflict resolution
- Staff Development
Timeline
Dean of Students /Assistant Principal
St. John Francis Regis Academy
07.2025 - Current
Inclusive Education Coordinator
St. John Francis Regis Academy
08.2021 - Current
Interrelated special education math teacher
Wichita public schools (usd 259)
08.2018 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional
Usd 259 (Levy Special Education Center)
08.2016 - 07.2018
PIE - Program For Inclusive Education - Inclusive Education
University of Notre Dame
Master of arts - teaching
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Science -
Northwestern Oklahoma State University