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Jason Shackelford

Chiopee,MA

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with experience working with students with behavioral and social emotional issues as well as ADHD, ASD and intellectual delays and disabilities. I am adept at developing, implementing, tracking and reporting on individualized education plans and fostering inclusive classrooms. Skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior modification, I effectively enhance student engagement and academic success while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Positive Regard Network - Center School Chicopee
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • 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.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

General/Special Education Teacher

Collaborative for Educational Services
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Worked with Incarcerated youth in DYS facilities throughout Western Massachusetts.
  • Worked as both a general and special education teacher.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education - Moderate Disabilities (5-8)

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Resources Science

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
08-1997

High School Diploma -

Mira Loma High School
Sacramento, CA
08-1988

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data management
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Trained in CPI
  • Behavior modifications
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Positive Regard Network - Center School Chicopee
03.2023 - Current

General/Special Education Teacher

Collaborative for Educational Services
08.2020 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Special Education - Moderate Disabilities (5-8)

Bay Path University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Resources Science

University of California, Davis

High School Diploma -

Mira Loma High School

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