Jamie Johnson
Middlesboro,KY
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Academic Officer
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Leads efforts to secure external funding sources, successfully coordinating grants to support innovative programs and initiatives.
- Works collaboratively with consultants and strategic partners to align goals.
- Assesses organizational structure quality and impact related to curriculum and instruction, researching best practices and providing actionable feedback to increase faculty and student outcomes.
Director of Pupil Personnel
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Enforces compulsory attendance laws and implemented interventions to reduce truancy, maintaining compliance with KRS 159.140.
- Conducts home visits and collaborated with families to identify and remove barriers to student attendance.
- Prepares and submitted required district, state, and court reports on attendance, truancy, and enrollment data.
- Coordinates with county attorney, courts, and social service agencies for chronic truancy and educational neglect cases.
- Supervises enrollment processes, student census, and demographic reporting, ensuring accurate district records.
- Oversees Home/Hospital Instruction, homeschooling verification, and student transfer procedures.
- Leads initiatives to improve student attendance rates through data analysis, early warning systems, and targeted supports.
- Partners with school leaders and counselors to develop dropout prevention strategies and student re-engagement plans.
- Serves as a liaison between the school district, families, community partners, and legal authorities to support student success.
- Kentucky Student Information System Point of Contact-Infinite Campus
District FRYSC Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Supervises and supports multiple FRYSC centers across the district, ensuring consistent implementation of mandated components and effective programming.
- Collaborates with Regional Program Managers to oversee fiscal management, including budget allocations and approval for high-cost purchases and amendments.
- Directs the onboarding and professional development of school-based FRYSC coordinators, including completion of New Coordinator Orientation requirements.
- Manages district-wide data reporting via FRYSC Counts! and other systems to monitor services, outcomes, and program fidelity.
- Facilitates the activation and guidance of advisory councils for each center, ensuring meaningful family and community engagement.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with school leadership, community organizations, and district staff to optimize services and resource sharing.
District Grant Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Serves as district liaison for federally funded literacy, community schools, and school safety grants, ensuring compliance with reporting and fiscal accountability requirements.
- Coordinates implementation of Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) initiatives, expanding access to diverse, high-quality books and instructional resources, resulting in measurable increases in student reading engagement and literacy outcomes.
- Coordinates Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Scale-Up efforts by building partnerships with community agencies to provide wraparound supports and instructional resources that improved family engagement and student well-being.
- Leads STOP School Violence (STOP-V) programming, including anonymous reporting systems, staff and student safety training, and collaboration with law enforcement and mental health providers, enhancing district-wide school safety protocols.
- Ensures effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic district priorities.
- Facilitates professional development for educators and staff in areas of literacy instruction, family engagement, trauma-informed practices, and school safety, impacting all certified and classified personnel districtwide.
- Monitors data and conducted program evaluations to measure impact, using findings to guide continuous improvement and to report success to school board members, state officials, and federal agencies.
- Promotes transparency and community trust by providing regular updates and presentations on grant-funded initiatives to district leadership, school boards, and parent/community stakeholders.
Group Home Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Serves as the liaison between Middlesboro Independent Schools, KECSAC, DJJ group home staff, and community partners.
- Ensures students in residential care are enrolled, scheduled, and receiving instruction aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards.
- Monitors attendance, credits, and graduation progress for group home students.
- Ensures compliance with KECSAC and DJJ reporting requirements, program standards, and funding guidelines.
- Collaborates with mental health, social services, and DJJ staff to support the whole child.
- Advocates for student success through individualize supports and community reintegration planning.
Interim Superintendent
Middlesboro Independent Schools
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Led all district operations, including instruction, finance, human resources, facilities, and student services, in compliance with KDE regulations and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
- Partnered with the Board of Education to implement policy, manage budgets, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Supervised and evaluated district and school leadership, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Directed strategic planning and improvement initiatives aligned to Kentucky’s accountability system.
- Built strong partnerships with families, community leaders, and state agencies to support student success.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
- Managed crisis response, safety planning, and communication to ensure continuity during interim leadership.
Group Home/Alternative Education School Counselor
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, including court-involved youth and students in residential care
- Developed and monitored Individual Learning Plans, transition plans, and post-secondary readiness goals for at-risk learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, DJJ staff, and community mental health providers to create coordinated supports.
- Implemented trauma-informed counseling practices to address mental health challenges and conflicts.
- Facilitated conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and restorative practices to promote positive behavior and school engagement.
- Advocated for student needs while ensuring compliance with state and district requirements for alternative education and KECSAC/DJJ programming.
- Supported reintegration of students from residential placements back into their home schools or community settings.
- Served as the Building Assessment Coordinator. Coordinated all state and local assessment programs in compliance with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requirements and testing regulations for Group Home and Alternative School.
- Trained and supported staff on test security, administration procedures, and accommodations.
- Ensured accurate and timely test preparation, administration, and submission.
Educational Diagnostician
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive academic and cognitive evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services under IDEA and Section 504.
- Developed clear, data-driven reports and present findings to families, educators, and ARCs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, administrators, and related service providers to design and implement IEPs and instructional interventions.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards.
- Provided consultation and professional development to staff on instructional strategies, accommodations, and behavior/academic interventions.
- Monitored student progress, participate in re-evaluations, and support successful transitions between educational settings.
District Assessment Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Directed all state and local assessment programs in compliance with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requirements and testing regulations.
- Trained and supported building assessment coordinators, administrators, and staff on test security, administration procedures, and accommodations.
- Ensured accurate and timely test preparation, administration, data collection, and submission to KDE.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify achievement trends, inform instructional planning, and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicated assessment policies, timelines, and results to district leadership, school staff, families, and community stakeholders.
- Collaborated with curriculum leaders to align assessment data with instructional goals and accountability measures.
K-12 School Counselor
Bell County Board of Education
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Bell County High School and Yellow Creek School Center
- Conducted academic and cognitive evaluations to determine eligibility for services under IDEA and Section 504.
- Chaired ARC meetings, developing and reviewing IEPs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Produced clear, data-driven psychoeducational reports and communicated results to families, educators, and committees.
- Collaborated with staff and service providers to design and implement individualized programs and interventions.
- Ensured compliance with timelines, documentation, and procedural safeguards, including Infinite Campus record management.
- Provided consultation and professional development on instructional strategies, accommodations, and interventions.
- Guided student-centered planning, monitored progress, and supported successful educational transitions.
Primary Teacher
Knox County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher at Dewitt Elementary School (2010-2012).
- 2nd Grade Teacher at Central Elementary School (2012-2015).
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science to meet grade-level curriculum standards.
- Managed classroom behaviors, established routines, and maintained order, ensuring a safe and conducive learning space for all students.
- Observed and assessed student progress through various evaluations and maintained accurate records of academic and developmental growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Dewitt Girls Basketball Coach
- Central Elementary 2nd grade Team Lead and Dance Team Coach
Education
Bachelor of Science - P-5 Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2010
Master of Arts - P-12 School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2015
Educational Specialist - P-12 School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2016
Individual Intellectual Assessment Endorsement -
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2017
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2019
Educational Specialist - Director of Pupil Personnel
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2020
Educational Specialist - Supervisor of Instruction
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2022
Educational Specialist - School Superintendent
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2024
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Innovative thinking
- Accreditation compliance
- Academic assessment
Timeline
Interim Superintendent
Middlesboro Independent Schools
02.2025 - 06.2025
District Assessment Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
08.2024 - 01.2025
Chief Academic Officer
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2023 - Current
Director of Pupil Personnel
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
District FRYSC Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
District Grant Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
Group Home Coordinator
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
Group Home/Alternative Education School Counselor
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2019 - 07.2025
Educational Diagnostician
Middlesboro Independent Schools
07.2019 - 07.2023
K-12 School Counselor
Bell County Board of Education
07.2015 - 06.2019
Primary Teacher
Knox County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - P-5 Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - P-12 School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Educational Specialist - P-12 School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Individual Intellectual Assessment Endorsement -
Murray State University
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Educational Specialist - Director of Pupil Personnel
University of The Cumberlands
Educational Specialist - Supervisor of Instruction
University of The Cumberlands
Educational Specialist - School Superintendent
University of The Cumberlands
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