JESSICA MACLEOD
Plainfield,NH
Summary
Dedicated education professional with expertise in clinical assessment and IEP development, managing high-profile cases involving students in specialized placements. Strong background in crisis intervention and collaborative consultation, driving compliance and fostering optimal educational environments for diverse learners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Student Services / Out-of-District Coordinator
CLAREMONT SAU #6
01.2019 - Current
- Managed caseload of 40+ high-profile cases for students in foster care, DHHS custody, and specialized district placements, ensuring individualized support and advocacy.
- Oversaw IEPs, evaluations, and student progress for out-of-district students, ensuring compliance with educational standards and promoting student development.
- Facilitated complex placement searches and transitions, aligning students with necessary medical and academic services for optimal outcomes.
- Legal Liaison: Serve as the primary Court Liaison, representing the district in legal proceedings and ensuring educational rights for court-involved youth.
Certified School Psychologist
CLAREMONT SAU #6
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges, informing tailored interventions.
- Synthesized multi-source data to prepare clear, legally defensible psychoeducational reports, enhancing communication among stakeholders.
- Collaborative Consultation: Educated staff and parents on strategies for addressing mental health and academic barriers.
- Contributed to launch of innovative social-emotional kindergarten program, promoting early mental health support for students.
Lead Teacher
CHILDREN'S CENTER OF THE UPPER VALLEY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered evidence-based instruction to low-income students, fostering an inclusive early childhood environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and age groups, promoting student engagement and achievement.
- Administered formal and informal assessments to identify learning differences and track student progress, enhancing individualized support.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to create tailored educational experiences for each child, strengthening home-school connections.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Eating Disorders
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire01-2020
M.Ed. - School Psychology
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire01-2020
B.A. - Government and Political Affairs
St. Lawrence University
Canton, New York01-2009
Skills
- IEP Development
- 504 Development
- Out-of-District Coordination
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Systems Coordination
- Placement Management
- Program Evaluation
- Psychoeducational assessment
- ADOS-2
- ADI-R
- Safety Care Trainer
- Behavioral Interventions
- Special Education compliance
- Court Liaison
- Stakeholder communication
Engagement And Honors
- PSU Distinguished Graduate Award & President's List
- Memberships: International Association of School Psychologists, NASP, NHASP
- Community: Presented 'Trauma Informed Approaches to Classroom Management' to District Paraeducators
Certification
- NH Certified School Psychologist, #130119
- Safety Care Trainer
Degree
E.d.S/M.ED
Professional Licenses And Training
- NH Certified School Psychologist, #130119
- Autism Specialist, Miss Kendra Certified Counselor
- Trained in, ADOS, ADI-R, PREPaRE Crisis Intervention, CITI
- Safety Care
Administrative And Clinical Experience
- CLAREMONT SAU #6, Assistant Director of Student Services / Out-of-District Coordinator, 01/01/19, Present, Caseload Management: Oversee 40+ high-profile cases, including students in foster care, DHHS custody, and specialized district-placed settings., Placement Leadership: Navigate complex placement searches and transitions, ensuring students receive appropriate medical and academic services., Legal Liaison: Serve as the primary Court Liaison, representing the district in legal proceedings and ensuring educational rights for court-involved youth., Program Oversight: Manage IEPs, evaluations, and student progress for all out-of-district students to ensure compliance and growth.
- CLAREMONT SAU #6, Certified School Psychologist, 01/01/19, 01/01/24, Diagnostic Services: Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to identify cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges., Strategic Reporting: Synthesized multi-source data to prepare clear, legally defensible psychoeducational reports., Program Innovation: Played a key role in the launch of an innovative social-emotional kindergarten program., Collaborative Consultation: Educated staff and parents on strategies for addressing mental health and academic barriers.
- CHILDREN'S CENTER OF THE UPPER VALLEY, Lead Teacher, 01/01/16, 01/01/19, Delivered evidence-based instruction to low-income students in an inclusive early childhood environment., Utilized formal and informal assessments to identify learning differences and monitor student progress.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Student Services / Out-of-District Coordinator
CLAREMONT SAU #6
01.2019 - Current
Certified School Psychologist
CLAREMONT SAU #6
01.2019 - 01.2024
Lead Teacher
CHILDREN'S CENTER OF THE UPPER VALLEY
01.2016 - 01.2019
Graduate Certificate - Eating Disorders
Plymouth State University
M.Ed. - School Psychology
Plymouth State University
B.A. - Government and Political Affairs
St. Lawrence University