Julia Butler
Bellows Falls,VT
Summary
Experienced special educator with over a decade of experience supporting elementary students with diverse academic, behavioral, and executive functioning needs in both inclusive and specialized learning environments. Skilled in creating and implementing IEPs, delivering targeted instruction across subject areas, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success. Known for building strong relationships with students and families while creating structured, supportive learning environments that promote independence and growth.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech & Language Assistant
Multiple Schools
Vermont
2005 - 2009
- Supported speech-language pathologists in delivering therapy services (pre-k to middle school)
- Assisted students with communication, articulation, and language development
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student language skills.
- Assisted teachers in developing engaging language lesson plans.
Paraeducator – Intensive Needs Support
Winchester School
Winchester, New Hampshire
2009 - 2010
- Provided one-to-one academic and behavioral support
- Supported student engagement, regulation, and classroom participation
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting students with individualized learning plans.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Special Educator / Case Manager
Windham Northeast Supervisory Union – Central Elementary School
Bellows Falls, Vermont
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Elementary grades (primarily 3-4)
- Developed, managed, and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with diverse academic, behavioral, executive functioning, and social-emotional needs
- Provided small-group and individualized instruction in literacy, writing, mathematics, executive functioning, and social-emotional skill development aligned with student IEP goals
- Collaborated with general education teachers, specialists, and families to ensure coordinated and consistent student support
- Monitored progress and maintained detailed documentation for IEP goals and service delivery
- Facilitated and participated in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team planning
- Implemented behavior and executive functioning supports to improve organization, self-regulation, and classroom engagement
- Maintained consistent communication with families and staff to ensure continuity of services and support
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-2005
Skills
- IEP development and implementation
- Literacy and math intervention in small groups and 1:1
- Coursework in executive functioning and strategies to support neurodivergent learners
- Orton-Gillingham trained for literacy instruction
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) trained for instruction and implementation of curriculum
- Social-emotional support strategies
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Progress monitoring and data tracking
Certification
Vermont Special Educator License (valid through June 30, 2025)
Timeline
Special Educator / Case Manager
Windham Northeast Supervisory Union – Central Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2023
Speech & Language Assistant
Multiple Schools
2005 - 2009
Paraeducator – Intensive Needs Support
Winchester School
2009 - 2010
Master of Education - Special Education
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of New Hampshire
Professional Development
- Executive Functioning Coursework – Landmark College
- Orton-Gillingham Training - Level 1
- Professional development in special education, literacy, math, and social/emotional/behavioral supports