Jessica Johnson

• Develop individualized support plans for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with educators and professionals to implement interventions for social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Assess needs and provide small group and individual counseling for students in pre-K to 5th grade.
• Coordinate family engagement to enhance home-school connections.
• Train staff on mental health awareness, homelessness, and intervention strategies.
• Maintain confidential case documentation.
• Intervene on behalf of students experiencing homelessness and supply families with resources.

Des Moines County - Environmental Educator

• Developed and implemented engaging, standards-based educational programs for diverse audiences on environmental topics, enhancing community understanding and involvement.
• Organized and led Climate Impact in Iowa conference, raising awareness about environmental and climate issues among participants and fostering community dialogue.
• Engaged with community stakeholders to establish and strengthen partnerships for environmental initiatives, promoting collaborative efforts and resource sharing.
• Organized and led field trips to local parks, nature centers and other outdoor locations.

• Evaluated students in the areas of behavior, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional needs
• Collaborated with parents and guardians to address behavioral concerns, fostering strategies that supported student success.
• Coached teaching staff in developing effective IEPs and individual goals to enhance student outcomes.
• Analyzed student data to identify patterns and recommend interventions.
• Worked as part of a team of educators, specialists, students and families to determine needs for students in special education
• Conducted training sessions for educators on behavior management and trauma-informed techniques.
• Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to collaboratively assess and strategize interventions for student progress.
• Prepared and led autism workshops for community organizations to encourage sensory-friendly events

• Collaborated with PBIS Coordinator to conduct staff trainings on school culture and trauma-sensitive practices, enhancing staff understanding and implementation
• Partnered with Special Education Consultant to observe students and engage in FBA/BIP process, contributing to tailored support strategies in autism-specific classroom
• Acquired skills in preference assessments under guidance of Challenging Behavior Specialist, improving ability to support students with challenging behaviors

• Coordinated volunteer training sessions to improve program delivery and empower volunteers.
• Supervised nursery staff and program volunteers to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Led weekly Sunday school sessions for large groups of children and youth.
• Facilitated vacation bible school for three summers, increasing participation by twenty percent each year.