Jess Malter
Special Education Coordinator
Nixa,MO
Summary
Passionate for understanding others and the capacity for highly calculative work. Focused on the importance to perform professionally in environment that demands unwavering focus and emotional resilience. Someone who supports the growth mindset in all learners. Believes in the power of effective instruction to help reach all students at their current level and behavioral need. An educator, a collaborator, communicator, an advocate, a reflector, a constant learner, a mentor, and a teacher of great minds. A collaborative individual certified in K-12 Special Education. Providing 6 years of experience scheduling and conducting IEP meetings, coordinating individualized education plans and reviewing student evaluations and progress reports. Kind and accommodating professional with in-depth knowledge of special education programs, intervention plans and community resources.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Special Education IDEA Process Coordinator
Ozark School District
Ozark , MO
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop response to interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Evaluated 9 person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit IDEA & State Compliant reports.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for multiple students.
- Used Sped Track and SISK to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Coached and observed 9 teachers to improve teaching techniques.
Special Education Process Coordinator
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, MO
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Focused on Compliance with Federal/State/District Regulations, Policies, and Best Practices and understands how each of these govern the provision of special education services
- Supports teacher learning, growth, and development in the facilitation of effective and compliant educational programming for students with disabilities
- Provides learning opportunities which are adapted to diverse learners and supports the intellectual, social, and personal development of all teachers
- Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills when presented with educational programming issues
- Creates a learning environment that encourages active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, and self-motivation
- Models effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques with teachers, colleagues, and families
- Uses formative and summative assessment strategies to assess the learner's progress and uses both classroom and standardized assessment data to plan ongoing instruction
- Monitoring the performance of each teacher, and devices instruction to enable teachers to grow and develop
- Reflective practitioner who continually assesses the effects of choices and actions on others, actively seeing out opportunities to grow professionally in order to improve learning for all students and teachers
- Has effective working relationships with teachers, parents, school colleagues, and community members
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Nixa Public Schools
Nixa, MO
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for assessing, programming instruction to support my students with learning disabilities, other mild to moderate disabilities, behavioral needs and social emotional delays
- Provide individualized instruction
- Collaborate with General Education Teachers, other special education providers, administration, parents, and others to ensure students are making progress on individualized education plan
- Supervise a team of Paraprofessionals to ensure proper support of individualized goals for students within the general education classroom as well as throughout the school, based on individual student needs
- Work with administration for whole school scheduling in an effort to create a schedule appropriate for providing individualized minutes that correlate with individual teacher schedules throughout the whole school and 12 different teachers
- Manage a caseload that currently consists of 16 students.
Special Education Teacher
Gardner-Edgerton School District
Gardner, KS
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
Shawnee Mission , KS
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Third Grade Teacher
Verona School District
Verona , MO
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Boonville Public Schools
Booneville, MO
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Parent Educator
Boonville Public Schools- Parents As Teachers
Boonville, MO
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
Liberty University
Remote 08.2021 - Current
Applied Behavior Analysis Certification. -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Remote 01.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education Inclusive Practices
Concordia University
Remote 05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education
William Woods University
Fulton, MO 08.2010 - 05.2012
Undergraduate Studies - Studies
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Policy implementation
undefinedCertification
Special Education Endorsement
Timeline
Special Education IDEA Process Coordinator
Ozark School District
08.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Special Education
Liberty University
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Process Coordinator
Springfield Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
Applied Behavior Analysis Certification. -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
01.2020 - 07.2020
Resource Room Special Education Teacher
Nixa Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Gardner-Edgerton School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education Inclusive Practices
Concordia University
05.2015 - 05.2017
Fifth Grade Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
08.2013 - 01.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Verona School District
08.2012 - 07.2013
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Boonville Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
William Woods University
08.2010 - 05.2012
Parent Educator
Boonville Public Schools- Parents As Teachers
07.2008 - 07.2010
Undergraduate Studies - Studies
University of Missouri
08.2000 - 05.2004
Special Education Endorsement
Highly Qualified
ESOL Endorsement
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