KATIE J. JOHNSON
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with compassionate and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with 19 years of experience leading school staff members and special education programs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Walter Lawson Children’s Home
07.2009 - Current
- Oversee educational services for students with special needs in therapeutic day setting
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring and staff retention
- Complete daily staffing assignments for department
- Responsible for leading department which includes twenty licensed staff members in appropriate educational practices for students with complex medical needs and profound developmental d
- ISBE and IDPH mandated trainings
- Positive behavior interventions
- Data collection
- COVID specific procedures and protocols
- Other job-specific topics
- Conduct annual performance assessments for all licensed staff members
- Perform classroom observations and provide recommendations and assistance to staff with student needs
- Conduct regular meetings with department staff
- Ensure document compliance and participate in student IEP meetings
- Monitor operations of physical site, report needs to building management
- Perform gap analysis and engage in solution-oriented problem solving for department and building community
- Develop and revise existing school policies, including creation of new policies such as anti-bullying and behavior intervention procedures
- Develop and review school emergency plans
- Ensure compliance with annual drill requirements
- Perform duties beyond job description in times of critical staff shortages
- Research, apply and manage grants for facility
- Developed grant tracking system using Excel program
- Facilitate parent involvement through organization of events such as parent-teacher conferences and end of year graduation and promotion ceremonies
- Engage with parents, tuitioning school districts and other stakeholders by leading tours and serving as point of contact for educational related questions and needs
- Participate in case review for residential facility admissions and coordinating education services prior to discharge
- Collaborate with facility Executive Director regarding school budget and ensure
- Plan and implement Extended School Year program
- Designed and obtained grant funding for numerous projects, including creation of sensory garden and accessible playground
- Recipient of peer-nominated award for performance.
Special Education Supervisor
Boone County Special Education Cooperative
10.2007 - 07.2009
- Collaborate with building principals, staff and families to coordinate appropriate educational services for students with special needs
- Evaluate current special education curriculum and suggested improvements for students with severe/profound intellectual needs
- Mentor teachers in customizing lessons to meet specific needs of students with intellectual disabilities and/or multiple impairments
- Trained staff in computerized IEP systems
- Served as principal for early childhood program located at special education cooperative
Head Teacher/Program Director
Walter Lawson Children’s Home
08.2002 - 10.2007
- Case manager and instructor for ten elementary students with severe intellectual and medical needs; Program director duties of school program and on-site Developmental Training Program for individuals age 22+.
Education
Masters of Science -
Northern Illinois University
2007
Bachelors of Science - undefined
Northern Illinois University
2002
Skills
- Program Implementation
- Performance Evaluations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Standards
- Program Evaluation
- Curriculum Development
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Special Education
- Student and Parent Relations
- Staff Development
- Emergency Preparedness
- School Administration
Certification
Illinois PEL License ID#1897888
Type 75 General Administrative
Endorsements:
Learning Behavior Specialist I/Supervisory
Timeline
Principal
Walter Lawson Children’s Home
07.2009 - Current
Special Education Supervisor
Boone County Special Education Cooperative
10.2007 - 07.2009
Head Teacher/Program Director
Walter Lawson Children’s Home
08.2002 - 10.2007
Masters of Science -
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors of Science - undefined
Northern Illinois University
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