Years as a Principal / Assistant Principal
Jasper Jonson
Assistant Principal
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Transformational leader with over 10 years of experience as a school administrator. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. Extensive background in innovative instructional strategies based in technology solutions. Focused on equitable education for all students.
Overview
10
10
2
2
PELSB Licenses (School Administration & Special Education)
22
22
Years in Education
3
3
Educational Degrees (BS, MA., Ed. Sp.)
Skills
Instructional Leadership
Equity in Education
Special Education and Differentiation
Student Support Management
Social Emotional Learning
Online Learning and Technology
Work History
Assistant Principal
Saint Michael - Albertville High School
Saint Michael, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Formulated comprehensive annual master schedule for 2400 students and 120 staff featuring 1500 sections.
- Delivered instructional leadership prioritizing high-quality performance objectives and standards (primarily English, world language, mathematics, special education).
- Executed transition to 2027 MDE mathematics standards
Devised and established building-wide digital pass system to enhance security and access management (Student Support Time). - Established building-wide flex time period and accountability program focused balancing teacher student requests with differentiated student interventions (Student Support Time).
Established professional development programs emphasizing technology implementation (virtual conferences, digital passes, AI implementation - Gemini, Magic School) and MTSS program. - Spearheaded implementation of 1:1 student Chromebook distribution, maintenance and instructional implementation.
Created completely digital student registration handbook and registration process. - Created digital student handbook and faculty / staff handbooks.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively. - Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community. - Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Supported special education and multilingual departments by developing scheduling protocols focused on providing equity based direct instruction.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Represented high school staff in district leadership committees in the following areas: District Policy Review, AI Action Committee, Health / Wellness Committee, Mathematics MS / HS Transition Committee, Racial Equity Committee
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Assistant Principal
Justice Page Middle School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
Minneapolis, MN
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided administrative behavior support for 1,050 students and 85 staff.
- Coordinated building wide AVID programming for 85 students in grades 6-8.
- Supervised 25 education support professionals (Special Education, General Education, Student Services) through professional development, instructional coaching, and program specific training.
- Created systems for the distribution, collection, and instructional support for the 1,200 Chromebooks used in the 1:1 technology device program.
- Coordinated multifaceted media campaign focusing on the completion and collection of Application for Educational Benefits forms.
- Trained 45 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification focusing on social and emotional strategies related to mental health and trauma.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness (Standards of Effective Instruction).
- Coordinated standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Developed and implemented attendance intervention protocols for students (and families) struggling with truancy
- Hosted 9 monthly school virtual assemblies for all students focusing on the collaboration of the IB/MYP and Equity initiatives.
- Created Prayer Room protocols and building wide systems for the 60 students who participate in daily prayer.
- Reviewed and approved all school field trips (programming, transportation, supervision, safety/health, financial support).
- Supervised Community Education programming housed at the school (ALC, theater, math team, Future City, debate, etc.).
Assistant Principal
Armatage Montessori School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
Minneapolis, MN
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Created building wide transition plans (instructional, operational, community) due to the shift from being a magnet based Montessori school to a community based elementary school.
- Orchestrated all leadership decisions pertaining to distance learning implementation and integration into in-person learning.
- Allocated $3.2 million budget in 2020-2021 focusing on restructuring model of school from Montessori to community-based instruction.
- Supervised equity and engagement committee in their work related to implementation of social justice-based Montessori curriculum.
- Executed 1:1 instructional device program for 553 students, pre-k - grade 5.
- This program included: distribution, collection, hardware / software support, and remote testing protocols.
- Developed Armatage Family Distance Learning platform for both student content access and family communications.
- Launched Armatage Staff Distance Learning platform giving educators centralized staff location for important documents and communications from school.
- Coordinated and proctored remote screening (Fastbridge), diagnosing (Concepts of Math, Conceptual Place Value, F & P), and standardized testing (ACCESS and MCA) for all students.
- Formalized remote observations and coaching for staff providing distance learning instruction in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Supervised special services during distance learning, specifically in areas of due process, response to intervention, programming support, and department collaboration.
- Instituted building wide safety plans addressing COVID restriction and aligning with MDE and district guidelines.
- Created strong cohesiveness with committed staff through clear communication, awareness to staff needs, and emphasis on active listening.
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions.
Principal
Bethune Community School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
Minneapolis, MN
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Allocated $5.2 million budget in 2019-2020 focusing on school initiatives: arts integration instruction, social emotional learning instruction, full-service community school model implementation, and continual justice and equity professional development.
- Launched new literacy (Benchmark) and social emotional learning (Caring School Community) core curriculum building wide in both general education and special education classrooms.
- Retained over 90% of staff in historically high turnover building through strong leadership development opportunities for returning staff.
- Generated stable enrollment at building through strong staff retention, improved academic growth for students, and family relationships over last five years.
- Established building-wide multi-tiered systems of support reinforcing grade level data dives, small group and large group instructional planning, and classroom wide differentiation strategies for students.
- Supported needs of widely diverse student population (free and reduced lunch students, homeless and highly mobile, special education - federal setting 1, 2, & 3) through housing support, community partnerships, and out of school student services.
- Developed in collaboration with Community Education, a strategic plan for the implementation of Full-Service Community School Model.
- Supervised the implementation of initiatives developed by the positive school wide engagement / social emotional learning team including schoolwide assemblies, community events, and building-wide school expectation initiatives.
- Instituted building-wide accountability and support system for special education staff surrounding due process development and completion.
- Led racial equity committee in their work related to racial representation in school literature, mental health (trauma-informed) professional development, justice and equity professional development, and direct student support through adult support.
Assistant Principal
Bethune Community School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
Minneapolis, MN
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Directed implementation of building-wide instructional strategies to help improve academic growth in students including Visual Thinking Strategies, Dreambox, and Benchmark Literacy Series.
- Authored building-wide documentation system for behaviors occurring either at school or on school-sponsored transportation or events.
- Managed implementation of building wide MTSS for both academic and behavioral needs.
- Trained 84 teachers and staff on how to interpret student data using formative and summative assessments through individual teacher data meetings.
- Oversaw special education department in areas of due process, response to intervention, programming support, and department collaboration.
- Defined and disseminated information regarding school disciplinary policies and procedures to parents, students, staff, and community.
- Implemented new special education federal setting three program focused on social emotional learning using school based staff support.
- Coordinated transportation for general education, special education, and homeless and highly mobile students.
- Partnered in creation of community-driven initiatives to help expand family involvement in building.
Turnaround Program Specialist, Interim Principal
District Office, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
Minneapolis, MN
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided leadership support in schools deemed “high priority” through development of academic, behavioral, and operational system development.
- Established professional development and support in areas of climate and culture, special education, and data analysis in specific high priority schools throughout district.
- Developed needs-based assessment at high priority school targeting specific academic and behavioral needs within building due to conflicts stemming from teacher and administrative differences.
- Instituted ILT systems for building leadership focusing on proactive goal planning and school improvement plan alignment.
- Launched data driven intervention model related to “partially achieving” students who need additional strategies and support at high priority schools in MPS.
- Coached teachers on implementation of inclusive practices for students needing additional behavioral support in general education classroom.
- Supported building instructional specialists in specific high priority schools through implementation of tiered instruction and support.
- Designed equitable scheduling practices through the development of numerical / flex scheduling.
- Supported transitional leadership initiatives specifically directed towards minimizing parent and staff tension.
SPED Department Leader, Principal Intern
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School, Robbinsdale Area School District
New Hope, MN
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Increased MCA proficiency in special education program by over 20%.
- Coached teachers on how to appropriately support special education students through direct instruction, adaptations, and modifications to core curriculum.
- Launched implementation of new problem-solving process (Student Teacher Assistant Team – STAT) incorporating Response to Intervention model for students requiring additional academic and behavioral supports.
- Coordinated after-school & summer Targeted Services program for over 120 students who required additional direct instruction.
- Supervised school staff on both STAT process and targeted services program through school-wide professional development trainings.
- Participated in Building Leadership Team, Positive Behavior Intervention Team, Equity Team, and grade level Professional Learning Communities.
- Programmed use of TIES Data System, Infinite Campus, and SWIS (School-Wide Information System).
Upper School Division Director & Teacher
Upper School, Groves Academy
Saint Louis Park, MN
04.2007 - 08.2011
- Achieved 100% graduation rate for students enrolled in Upper School program Orchestrated leadership, direction and coordination for all student programs and policies for Upper School students at Groves Academy.
- Formulated multiyear Upper School strategic plan focusing on student academic achievement.
- Designed advanced language arts program and curriculum for students excelling past the standard previous two year program curriculum
- Developed high school core curriculum for students with high reading comprehension and writing skills focusing on both American and British literature.
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership And Administration
University Of Saint Thomas
Minneapolis, MN 08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts in Education - Special Education - Learning Disabilities
University Of Saint Thomas
Minneapolis, MN 09.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
University Of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI 08.1999 - 05.2003
Certification
MN Certification #434144: Principal K-12 / School Administration
Quote
UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
Dr. Seuss
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Saint Michael - Albertville High School
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Justice Page Middle School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
07.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Armatage Montessori School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
07.2020 - 06.2021
Principal
Bethune Community School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
07.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Principal
Bethune Community School, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
06.2016 - 06.2018
Turnaround Program Specialist, Interim Principal
District Office, Minneapolis Pub. Sch.
08.2015 - 06.2016
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership And Administration
University Of Saint Thomas
08.2013 - 05.2015
SPED Department Leader, Principal Intern
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School, Robbinsdale Area School District
09.2011 - 06.2015
Upper School Division Director & Teacher
Upper School, Groves Academy
04.2007 - 08.2011
Master of Arts in Education - Special Education - Learning Disabilities
University Of Saint Thomas
09.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
University Of Wisconsin - River Falls
08.1999 - 05.2003