Jamie Milton
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager with extensive institutional knowledge skilled in equitable planning, organizing, and managing the delivery of special education services within assigned programs and school sites. Proactive and intuitive facilitator focused on building positive relationships with site leaders through a strategic and constructivist leadership style. Collaborative leader and dedicated problem solver with invaluable expertise that will positively impact the development of a sustainable infrastructure and advance organizational stability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Program Manager
San Diego Unified School District
03.2018 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations for 32 UTK-12 district wide
- Established strong relationships with key community partners, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for High Reliability Schools 12 week coaching cycle.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects across 32 schools.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes for students as well as decrease cost of due process settlements.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional community partners to support with management of strategic curriculum initiatives specific to district Extensive Support needs program.
- Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
Central Office Resource Teacher-Special Education
San Diego Unified School District
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing variety of resources tailored to meet unique needs and abilities of SPED Teachers across 15 schools.
- Provided support for Principals and teachers when navigating complex student needs related to instruction, behavior and/or compliance to improve student and staff outcomes.
- Collaborated with site administrators and teachers in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with site administrators and teachers on managing classroom behavior effectively development of classroom curriculum to ensure progress and growth of student goals.
- Increased site administrator and SPED teacher understanding of district process and procedure by developing relationships and utilizing various teaching methods to adapt to individual learning styles.
Education
Clear Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2022
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
San Diego County Office of Education
San Diego, CA2019
Master of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA2010
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Process Improvement
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Training and Development
- Data Collection & Research
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Special Education Program Manager
San Diego Unified School District
03.2018 - Current
Central Office Resource Teacher-Special Education
San Diego Unified School District
03.2013 - 03.2018
Clear Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
San Diego State University
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
San Diego County Office of Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University