Jonah Forte
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to the climate of an institution to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in the culture and practices. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education
Garfield Heights City Schools
Garfield Heights, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff on current topics related to special education services.
- Collaborated with administrators, counselors, psychologists and other professionals to ensure appropriate services were provided to students with disabilities.
- Experience with State Mediation and Due Process proceedings.
- Responsible to complete district wide MTSS restructuring and implementation
- Coordinated the district first internal monitoring program
- Piloted the Each Child on Track program in conjunction with the DEW, for the district.
- Oversaw budgeting activities related to special education programs.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of personnel providing direct services to students with disabilities.
- Authored and implemented Corrective Action Plans based around DISPRO findings
Special Education Coordinator
Euclid City School District
Euclid, OH
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Planned and facilitated relevant, needs-based professional development, learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance district practices.
- Maintained appropriate contacts with district, intermediate units and state special education leaders in continued compliance of special education programs.
- Collaborated with supervisors to examine effectiveness of program and instruction.
- Coached teachers to improve instructional practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on educational research and statistics impacting educational standards.
Assistant Principal
Milkovich Middle School
Maple Heights, Oh
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
- Created Pan African Studies Curriculum and 3 year coarse for Middle School.
- Trained in restorative practices.
- Supervised curricular implementation across grades pre-k through 8.
- Head building MTSS process for multiple buildings within the district.
Intervention Specialist
Euclid City School District
Euclid, Oh
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Managed case history records and accurately recorded all treatments.
Education
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Oh — Superintendent Licensure
2020
MS - Educational Administration
Ursuline College
2014
BS - Mild Moderate Special Education
Kent State University
2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Organizer
- Data-driven instruction
- Performance standards and analysis
- Program evaluation
- Program implementation
- Interpersonal strengths
- Team collaboration
- Performance evaluations
- Discipline management
References
Dr Richard Reynolds, Garfield Hts, Superintendent, 704-301-4218
Tom Hanicak, ESC, Consultant, 216-618-6359
Dr. James Connell, Ursuline College, Instructor, 440-465-4486
Frank Major, Midview Local Schools, Director of Education, 440-452-3058
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Garfield Heights City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Euclid City School District
08.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Milkovich Middle School
08.2015 - 07.2021
Intervention Specialist
Euclid City School District
08.2009 - 07.2015
Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Oh — Superintendent Licensure
MS - Educational Administration
Ursuline College
BS - Mild Moderate Special Education
Kent State University
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