Open To Work
Jacqueline Pilkey
Killeen,TX
Summary
Senior campus and district administrator with 30+ years of experience leading special education programs, supervising instructional staff, and ensuring federal and state compliance. Proven record overseeing large-scale services, staff development, ARD processes, and transition planning while improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Experienced in campus-based leadership, district operations, and graduate-level instruction. Driven Education Administrator with strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. Oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance, and leadership. Expert at coordinating program logistics and highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Concordia University
Austin
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered graduate-level instruction in ethics and leadership
- Integrated research-based practices and real-world applications to support adult learners
- Maintained high student engagement and instructional quality with in person instruction
Professor
The University of Phoenix
Phoenix
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered graduate-level instruction in assessment and evaluation
- Integrated research-based practices and real-world applications to support adult learners
- Maintained high student engagement and instructional quality with the online format
Harker Heights High School Special Education Coordinator (Part-time)
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided campus-based administrative leadership for special education services supporting 375+ students
- Supervised 20+ special education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Led ARDs, annual reviews, reevaluations, transfers, and revisions in compliance with IDEA and state requirements
- Coordinated staffing, scheduling, and service delivery to ensure instructional and legal alignment
- Oversaw development and implementation of Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) and graduation plans
- Collaborated with campus leadership on discipline systems and student support structures
Director of Special Education
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Led special education staffing and program placement across 53 campuses, serving 7,500+ students
- Supervised training and professional learning for 600+ special education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Oversaw district-wide special education technology programs, identifying needs and implementing new systems
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations related to Special Education and Child Find
- Partnered with district leadership to proactively resolve staffing, compliance, and service delivery issues
- Coordinated contracted services across Speech, OT, PT, School Psychology, and Specialized Classrooms
Middle School Assistant Principal
Audie Murphy & Live Oak Ridge Middle School
Killeen
08.2004 - 03.2018
- Served as Chief Discipline Administrator, implementing restorative practices and campus-wide behavior systems
- Conducted teacher evaluations as a certified T-TESS appraiser
- Oversaw Section 504, Dyslexia, and Special Education coordination as IEP Administrator
- Collaborated on AVID initiatives and college readiness programming
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
Killeen
08.1991 - 08.2004
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with district curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods and tools.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching practices and share resources.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
Education
Doctor of Education - Administrator Leadership in Teaching & Learning
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Education - Educational Administration
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TXBachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TXGraduate Certificate - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNGraduate Certificate - College Teaching & Learning
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Special Education Administration & Compliance
- Campus & District Leadership
- Staff Supervision & Evaluation (T-TESS)
- ARD & Transition Planning
- Program Development & Implementation
- Professional learning & Coaching
- Conflict Resolution & Discipline Systems
- Data-Informed Decision Making
Certification
- Educator Certificate in Secondary Mathematics, Texas, Lifetime
- Educator Certificate in Secondary Government, Texas, Lifetime
- Educator Certificate EC – 12 Principal, Texas, Valid through 08/31/26
- Educator Certificate EC – 12 Special Education, Texas, Valid through 08/31/26
Memberships And Affiliations
- Association of Texas Professional Educators, Member
- Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
- Kappa Mu Epsilon – Math Honor Society, Member
- Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education, Member
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Harker Heights High School Special Education Coordinator (Part-time)
Killeen Independent School District
09.2023 - 12.2025
Director of Special Education
Killeen Independent School District
03.2018 - 06.2023
Adjunct Professor
Concordia University
01.2013 - 01.2018
Professor
The University of Phoenix
01.2013 - 01.2018
Middle School Assistant Principal
Audie Murphy & Live Oak Ridge Middle School
08.2004 - 03.2018
Teacher
Killeen Independent School District
08.1991 - 08.2004
Doctor of Education - Administrator Leadership in Teaching & Learning
Walden University
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Graduate Certificate - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching & Learning
Walden University