Jared Hadley
South Webster,UT
Summary
Resilient special education teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special education high school students. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in special education practices and procedures. Remains positive under times of stress and conflict.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Leader
Davis School District
09.2019 - Current
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize special education classrooms.
- Provided guidance to special education teachers on best practices for working with students who have diverse learning needs, improving classroom instruction quality across the board.
- Created practices and procedures that streamlined operations within the special education department, reducing administrative burdens on staff members.
- Conducted thorough reviews of student records, ensuring compliance with state regulations concerning special education services.
- Organized professional development opportunities for staff members on topics such as behavior management, differentiated instruction, and disability-specific teaching strategies, resulting in better-equipped educators.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Established a positive learning environment by promoting inclusive practices and fostering strong relationships between students, educators, and families.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of special education students.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Special Education Teacher-Self-Contained Classroom
Davis School District
08.2007 - 09.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered critical thinking skills among students through inquiry-based learning approaches that stimulated curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving abilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies in English, math, history, and science.
- Helped special education students integrate into general classroom classrooms by advocating for individual requirements and helping general education teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Reduced behavior issues by implementing proactive intervention strategies such as implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students by creating Canvas courses and adopting other teachers' Canvas courses.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
Education
Administrative License - Education
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT08.2024
Associate of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT12.2019
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12.2003
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Inclusion Strategies
- Behavior Modifications
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Leader
Davis School District
09.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher-Self-Contained Classroom
Davis School District
08.2007 - 09.2019
Administrative License - Education
Southern Utah University
Associate of Science - Special Education
Utah State University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
Weber State University
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