Enjoy vacations with family and listening to music I love attending my kids sporting events in wrestling and track and field
Jon Bishop
Summary
Consistent Administrator with over 30 years in improving school systems. Strong leader with history of making small but powerful changes to campus climate. Track record of success with student attendance and graduation rates.
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals.
Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
USD 248
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Serving as a member of our District Professional Development Committee.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Special Education Administrator
SEK Interlocal # 637
07.2017 - 06.2023
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Managed over 40 performance evaluations and over 100 annual Individual Education Plans for students K-12.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
School Administrator
USD 250-Pittsburg High School
07.2008 - 06.2017
- Managed the performance evaluation of over 100 certified and classified staff.
- Helped Develop working relationship with Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State at ground level. The beginning phase of Crawford County Technical School (CTECH)
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Proposed and executed budget of $150,000 per school year.
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support all students.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Education
Master of Science - School Leadership/Administration
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-1993
Skills
- Professional training
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Clear communication
- Peer interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Group facilitation
- Leadership development
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Goal setting
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Wellness promotion
Accomplishments
Kansas State Administrator of the Year for Skills USA.
Kansas State Administrator of the Year for Kansas Music Educator Association.
Kansas State Administrator of the Year for Kansas Scholastic Press Association
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Business/Education Partner of the Year
National School of Character Award 2015
Interests
Timeline
Educator
USD 248
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Administrator
SEK Interlocal # 637
07.2017 - 06.2023
School Administrator
USD 250-Pittsburg High School
07.2008 - 06.2017
Master of Science - School Leadership/Administration
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Pittsburg State University
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