JANE MYERS CHANDLER
122 Hickory Place, Corbin,Kentucky
Summary
Experienced and dedicated education administrator with over 20 years of leadership in special education and early childhood programs. Proven ability to develop policy, manage budgets, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Recognized for strong collaboration with school and district leadership and effective communication with families and community stakeholders.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education / 504 Coordinator
Corbin Independent School District
01.2002 - Current
- Lead and oversee the district’s special education programs
- Served as Principal of Corbin Preschool Center (2009–2014)
- Manage federal, state, and local compliance reporting
- Develop and oversee budgets for special education and KERA Preschool Programs
- Evaluate special education staff and program effectiveness
- Coordinate Child Find activities and district health services
- Develop policies and procedures for special education operations
- Interpret laws and regulations for staff, students, and families
- Recruit, hire, and support staff for special education services
- Cultivate strong relationships with administration, school leaders, and the school board
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Special Education Teacher
Whitley County High School
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Chaired the Special Education Department and ARC
- Supported the Assistant Principal on special education concerns
- Taught Functional English (grades 11–12)
- Collaborated in general education English classrooms
- Administered academic testing for re-evaluation
- Served as Building 504 Coordinator
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Special Education Teacher
Strode Station Elementary School
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Taught students K–5 across all subject areas
- Collaborated with general education teachers
- Conducted ARC meetings with families and administration
- Created alternate assessments and portfolios
- Participated in Extended School Services Tutoring
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Education
Certificate - Director of Special Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2002
Rank I - Educational Leadership / Principalship (K-12)
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.1999
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Special Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12.1994
High School Diploma -
Corbin High School
Corbin05.1990
Extracurricular Leadership
- Head Coach, Girls Varsity Cheerleading Squad (4 years)
- Assistant Coach, Boys and Girls Tennis (1 year)
- Senior Sponsor (6 years)
- Pep Club Sponsor (6 years)
- Member, Discipline Committee
- Member, Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council (3 years)
- Deacon, First Baptist Church, Corbin
Timeline
Director of Special Education / 504 Coordinator
Corbin Independent School District
01.2002 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Whitley County High School
01.1996 - 01.2002
Special Education Teacher
Strode Station Elementary School
01.1995 - 01.1996
Certificate - Director of Special Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Rank I - Educational Leadership / Principalship (K-12)
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary and Special Education
Morehead State University
High School Diploma -
Corbin High School
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