Judy Osterberg
PLEASANT LAKE
Summary
A positive and visionary leader committed to upholding strong mission-driven values, with a leadership style that fosters confidence, collaboration, and continuous growth. Dedicated to supporting staff and students through inclusive practices, I am prepared to serve as an effective Special Education Supervisor and lead with purpose at the Jackson County Intermediate School District.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Northwest Community Schools
Jackson, MI
06.2006 - Current
- Lead the special education department as the Department Chair
- Develop individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support and inclusion
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments
- Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods for improved outcomes
- Complete monthly progress monitoring to assess student achievement
- Train and mentor new special education staff on best practices and compliance regulations
- Advocate for student rights and accessibility within school policies and programs
- Collaborate with families to foster supportive home-school connections for students with disabilities
- Oversee, support and collaborate with paraprofessional staff
- Coordinate students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule
- Participation in the collaborative effort to establish and oversee the Peer Connections Program for students with and without disabilities
- Participation in the collaborative effort to establish and oversee Mountie Groundsa coffee cafe at NWHS that serves students and staff
- Co-leader of 9th-12th grade Student Council Committee
- Active member of the NWHS building MICIP (Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process)
- Active member of the NWHS Content Green Teampart of the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
Education
Master of Education -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2000
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Teaching Certificate -
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05-2006
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive Mindset
- Communication
- Fostering Relationships
- Co-Teaching Experience
- Problem Solving
- Differentiated Instruction
PROFESSIONAL
- Lifelong Learning
- Classroom Management
- PowerSchool
- PowerSchool Special Programs
- Google Meet, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides
- Canva
TECHNICAL
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Northwest Community Schools
06.2006 - Current
Master of Education -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Central Michigan University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Teaching Certificate -
Spring Arbor University