Janet Griffith
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic special education teacher with a proven track record in District 49, specializing in individualized lesson plans and inclusive classroom environments. Expertise in differentiated instruction and crisis prevention, leading a team of educators to enhance student engagement and academic progress for diverse learners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
District 49
02.2017 - Current
- Created and managed individualized education plans to define learning objectives and strategies.
- Delivered differentiated instruction for neurodiverse students across multiple subjects.
- Modified general education curriculum using diverse instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated learning for students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students through positive behavior support techniques.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities, promoting engagement and progress.
- Cultivated strong student rapport to enhance classroom engagement and recorded progress for stakeholders.
- Led a team of five special education teachers while supervising four paraprofessionals.
Special Education Paraprofessional
District 49
02.2008 - 01.2017
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Monitored and supported 10 to 12 students daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- Student records management
- Crisis prevention intervention
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Self-motivation
- Problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Inclusive practices
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Science of Reading
Math Instruction
Certifications
02-2024
Additinal Information
Been part of the Building Leadership Committee, Response to Intervention Committee, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Committee, and have been part of the State of Colorado Alternate Science Assessment Team at the elementary school level. Also, during this past school year, I have been a part of the State of Colorado Alternate Social Studies Standards Writing Committee and a Review Committee on Educational Standards for Colleges and Universities for Colorado.
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2023
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
District 49
02.2017 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
District 49
02.2008 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University