Jennifer Foster, Ed.S
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Special education administrator with extensive experience as a both certificated and classified special education staff, district program leader overseeing sensory programs and dual language learning. Demonstrated expertise in IDEA compliance, program implementation, and supervision across K-12 settings, with a focus on secondary transition services and post-school outcomes. Proven success in launching and scaling innovative programs, supporting multidisciplinary teams, evaluating curriculum and instruction, and advancing inclusive, student-centered practices through collaborative leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Director of Dual Lang. and Sensory Programs
Puyallup School District
04.2025 - Current
- Provides districtwide supervision for specialized special education services
- Leads the development and implementation of an innovative dual language instructional program
- Supervise and coordinates multidisciplinary teams
DHH Program Manager
Puyallup School District
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Supervised/evaluated special education instructional and support staff
- Developed, managed, and maintained out-of-district contracts and partnerships
- Led staff training and professional development
Special Education Teacher
Puyallup School District
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed Safety Net compliant IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success
- Specialized in education and instructional strategies geared towards student transition to adulthood.
- Instructed students with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.
Educational ASL Interpreter/ Coordinator
Puyallup School District
01.2003 - 07.2013
- Provided interpretation in academic and extracurricular settings across the K-12 platform.
- Participated in the hiring of staff, developed prof. dev, and maintained interpreting schedules across the district to ensure IEP compliance of interpreter services.
- Supported students' social and emotional growth by establishing rapport, encouraging independence, and fostering positive relationships.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Gallaudet University
Washington DC06-2027
Ed.Specialist - Transformative Leadership in Education
Gallaudet University
Washington DC06-2025
Master of Science - Deaf Education
Texas Women's University
Denton08-2013
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
- IDEA Compliance
- Observation and Evaluation
- Staff training
- Program innovation
- Inter-department Collaboration
Certification
- DC Principal/Asst.Principal Certification, WA State Admin Cert. pending
- State Licensed Teacher K-12 special education and deaf education endorsed
- NIC National Interpreter Certification 2005 - 2015, EIPA 4.1
- School Leadership Praxis (SLLA) - Score 174
- Certified Charlotte Danielson Framework Evaluator
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Asst. Director of Dual Lang. and Sensory Programs
Puyallup School District
04.2025 - Current
DHH Program Manager
Puyallup School District
08.2022 - 03.2025
Special Education Teacher
Puyallup School District
08.2013 - 07.2022
Educational ASL Interpreter/ Coordinator
Puyallup School District
01.2003 - 07.2013
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Gallaudet University
Ed.Specialist - Transformative Leadership in Education
Gallaudet University
Master of Science - Deaf Education
Texas Women's University