Janese Camille Roberson
Chesterfield
Summary
Committed to creating inclusive educational environments for all students. Background encompasses leadership in special education, program development, and strategic planning. Strengths include mastery of diverse curriculum design, fostering collaboration among staff, and advocating for student needs. Previous work has led to improved learning outcomes for students with varying abilities and enhanced teacher preparedness through comprehensive training initiatives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Education
Detroit Innovation Academy
Detroit
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervised school leadership and special education staff to ensure compliance with service objectives.
- Developed special education regulation manual to align with district, state, and federal guidelines.
- Developed special education programs tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
- Provided training and support for staff on best practices in special education.
- Coordinated assessments and evaluations for students requiring special services.
- Engaged families in the educational process to promote student success.
- Managed budgets and resources for special education initiatives effectively.
- Advocated for students' rights within the educational environment regularly.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the classroom setting when working with special needs students.
- Collaborated with administrators, counselors, psychologists and other professionals to ensure appropriate services were provided to students with disabilities.
- Assessed current programming and made recommendations for improvement based on data analysis.
- Participated in multidisciplinary evaluations of students referred for evaluation of possible eligibility under IDEA or Section 504 regulations.
- Conducted team meetings to develop IEPs that meet individual student needs.
- Maintained records of all assessments performed on special needs children in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Monitored compliance of IEPs by providing technical assistance to school-based teams.
- Coordinated the development of transition plans for high school seniors with disabilities.
- Provided ongoing support to teachers, staff and parents concerning special education services.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars related to special education laws and regulations.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in meeting educational goals.
- Conducted professional development activities for educators on topics related to best practices in teaching diverse learners.
- Initiated communication with outside agencies such as mental health providers, hospitals or community based organizations regarding resources available for special education students.
- Reviewed all referral documents prior to scheduling initial assessment appointments.
- Facilitated collaboration between general education teachers and specialists to provide necessary accommodations for students receiving Special Education services.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Proposed policies informed by data analysis of individual school needs and student requirements.
- Implemented research-based strategies to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Delivered professional development aligned with compliance regulations and IEP requirements.
- Verified adherence to Part B of IDEA using Catamaran for student program allocations.
- Utilized PowerSchool and other platforms to maintain compliance with IEPs and eligibility criteria.
- Monitored changes in special education law to maintain effective practices across the district.
Teacher (IEP Case Manager)
Stride-K12
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed four charter schools in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Berrien Counties.
- Design and construct classroom curricula and activities to increase participation in the learning process.
- Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) according to annual review deadlines.
- Conduct a Continuous Improvement and Monitoring System.
- Create differentiated instructional strategies using Anchored Instruction, concept mapping, and cooperative learning centers based on each student's academic needs, IEP annual goals, and objectives.
- Provide an interactive learning environment using the 7-Mindsets to promote respect for
- Diversity as a community environment classroom increased learning opportunity.
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal disability regulations to maintain compliance as required.
- Coordinate and organize professional development workshops for teachers and parents to examine rules, regulations, and laws governing special education according to No Child Left Behind.
ABA Clinical Supervisor
Centria Healthcare, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- As the supervised therapist, I worked directly with Autistic Children across the spectrum using program interventions designed based on students' behavioral needs.
- Measure programs and service interventions using inter observable agreement reliably and with validity.
- Analyze and assess data to determine if the client is meeting or exceeding behavioral goals and objectives based on criteria set for intervention progress or impediments so programs can be modified expeditiously.
- Prepare weekly reports on each client based on weekly observations with the client and therapist.
- Use the following assessments:
- Primary Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R)
- Vineland 3/Functional Assessment Interview (FAI)
- Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Chart (ABC Data)
- Examination of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)
- Provide training, equipment, and behavioral strategies for the therapist to perform to increase and encourage the client's active participation in the program intervention.
- Measure clients’ progress weekly using Continuous Measurement of each instance of the targeted behavior and report data to State of Michigan subsidy providers.
Compliance Manager/Special Education Supervisor
Innovative Teaching Solutions/Detroit 9090
Detroit
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervise all special education programs (i.e., LD, ASD, EI, MCI, CI, PI, and RRT) in alignment with NCLB and MI Administrative Rules and Regulations.
- Manage current expenditures per pupil - operating costs per pupil - fund balance as a percent of operating expenditures.
- Report operating, special education, grants, and equipment expenditures.
- Ensure that federal, state, and local laws and guidelines are enforced accurately by special and general education staff.
- Regulate Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Referral/Review of Existing Evaluation Data meetings (REED), Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Summaries (MET), Extended School Year (ESY), Assistive Technology resources (AT), Manifestation Determination Review meetings (MDR), transportation needs, Transition Tracking (TT), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and Previous Enrollment (PE) policies for incoming special needs students.
- Assist teachers in developing an online behavior plan template that could be modified to meet their behavior specifications.
- Provide general and special education teachers with appropriate and lawful disciplinary actions and procedures for identified special needs and Section 504 students.
- Developed professional development sessions for administration, teaching, support staff, and parents/community leaders
- Conduct special and general education teachers on identifying and using best practices to increase the usage of data-driven instructional strategies.
Education Consultant
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy
Detroit
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supervised Instructional Staff of Adjudicated Special Education Population
- Manage current expenditures per pupil - operating costs per pupil - fund balance as a percent of operating expenditures.
- Report operating, special education, grants, and equipment expenditures.
- Supervise teachers to evaluate students with pre-test, intermittent tests, and post-tests to establish baseline data increasing academic growth and development quarterly.
- Conduct annual IEP meetings to ensure each student receives the necessary services and equipment according to their needs.
- Cultivate collaboration with general education teachers to create viable individualized academic plans for each student in each content area.
- Plan and conduct instructional meetings with teachers to review students' data and behavior reports that improved students' academics and decreased challenging and at-risk students' actions.
- Communicate collaboratively with teachers to review, revise, and evaluate passive instructional strategies to establish rigorous instruction to optimize learning opportunities.
- Conduct parent-community meetings to strengthen parent and community involvement to acquire a civic team to address the crisis with adjudicated youth and special needs students.
- Establish rapport with students, parents, and business leaders to develop a comprehensive collation of partners' support to educate at-risk/adjudicated youth.
Elementary Assistant Principal/Special Education Supervisor
Beckham Academy Elementary School
Detroit
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Manage current expenditures per pupil - operating costs per pupil - fund balance as a percent of operating expenditures.
- Report operating, special education, grants, and equipment expenditures.
- Coordinate professional development seminars designed to influence the use of data-driven and differentiated instructional strategies.
- Supervise Regulate Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Referral/Review of Existing Evaluation Data meetings (REED), Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Summaries (MET), Extended School Year (ESY), Assistive Technology resources (AT), Manifestation Determination Review meetings (MDR), transportation needs, Transition Tracking (TT), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and Previous Enrollment (PE) policies for incoming special needs students.
- Conduct professional development meetings with teachers to ensure researched-based instructional strategies were used to increase student achievement.
- Conduct parent/student meetings to promote parental/student involvement to develop a community-school environment to enhance communication and academic performance.
- Arrange teacher mentoring meetings to address teaching challenges, classroom ethics, and students’ response to practicing instructional strategies.
Resource Teacher/Compliance Specialist
Emerson Elementary-Middle School
Detroit
01.1992 - 01.2009
- Lead Teacher
- Plan classroom activities to increase student participation in the learning process.
- Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) according to annual review deadlines.
- Conduct a Continuous Improvement and Monitoring System.
- Create differentiated instructional strategies using Anchored Instruction, concept mapping, and cooperative learning centers based on student's academic needs, IEP annual goals, and objectives.
- Foster a learning environment to promote respect for diversity and academic challenges in a caring and sharing community classroom, increasing learning opportunities.
- Conduct pre-test, intermittent, and post-tests to measure each student's academic level by continuously monitoring students' progress in intellectual deficits that increased growth.
Education
Doctorate - Special Education, FOS Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, Indiana09.2030
Certification - Special Education Administration, Director/Supervisor of Special Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06.2025
Behavior Consultant Certification -
University of North Texas
Dallas, Texas02.2017
School Administration Certification -
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI12.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education, Learning Disability
The University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI09.1996
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
The University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI08.1992
Skills
- Special Educator (Remote/Onsite)
- Professional Development
- Consultant
- Managed School Budget
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Planner
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Written Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Copilot (Mac or PC)
- IEP/Meeting Platforms such as:
- Google Platform (ie, Classroom, Meets)
- Power School
- Illuminate
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- M-Star
- Ed Plan
- Teams
- Zoom
Certification
- Michigan Certification Special Education Director/Supervisor 2025 - Present
- Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant 2017 - Present
- Michigan Administration Certification 2015 - Present
- Michigan Teacher Consultant Permanent Full Approval 2002 - Present
- Michigan Professional Education Teacher Certification 1996 – Present
Awards
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Award 2002, Consultant Services Award 2006, Exceptional Teacher Award 2007, Teachers as Leaders Award 2008, Effective Leadership Skills Award 2009
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Detroit Innovation Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
Teacher (IEP Case Manager)
Stride-K12
01.2019 - 01.2023
ABA Clinical Supervisor
Centria Healthcare, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2019
Compliance Manager/Special Education Supervisor
Innovative Teaching Solutions/Detroit 9090
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education Consultant
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Elementary Assistant Principal/Special Education Supervisor
Beckham Academy Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Resource Teacher/Compliance Specialist
Emerson Elementary-Middle School
01.1992 - 01.2009
Doctorate - Special Education, FOS Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Certification - Special Education Administration, Director/Supervisor of Special Education
Wayne State University
Behavior Consultant Certification -
University of North Texas
School Administration Certification -
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Special Education, Learning Disability
The University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
The University of Detroit Mercy
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