Krauss Mark

Served 22 years as a Special Education General Education Teacher from August 1999 to June 2022.

Served a total of 22 years in the United States Air Force. Moving from Airman to Staff Sergeant during my initial 4 year enlistment and then to transitioning to the Medical Service Corp for the remainder of my career after college. I retired as a major.

• Managed student caseload of 8 to 15 special education students annually
• Taught special education students in the resource environment (small group pull-out) with 3 to 8 students
• Taught and collaborated with 4 to 6 general education teachers in a co-teach or in class support environment for assigned grade levels.
• Prepared for and conducted Individual Education Plan annual meetings with parents, administrators, and other key stakeholders for 8 to 15 students annually.
• Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
• Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
• Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
• Enhanced parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing frequent progress updates.
• Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between teacher and students
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
• Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
• Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
• Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.

• Taught special needs students in the co-teach and resource environments for 8 to 16 students in different grade levels as noted above.
• Observed, coached and mentored a department staff consisting of 5 special education teachers and 6 paraprofessionals.
• Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
• Developed and managed department and staff schedules.
• Managed department inventories
• Served and participated on campus leadership committees
• Planned and ran team meetings
• Coordinated and implemented policies with campus and district leadership
• Facilitated strong relationships between educators, parents, and community stakeholders to create a united vision for student success.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and led initiatives to enhance the overall academic environment for students and staff members alike.
• Managed staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures.
• Developed strong relationships with school administration and parents and offered best care for children.
• Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for 8 to 16 students annually.
• Prepared and conducted annual Individualized Education Plan meeting with administrative staff, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders when necessary.
• Returned to teaching position to assist new team lead and transition prior to retirement.
• Met with school administration and reported regularly to area manager regarding program, site and staff performance.
• Mentored 5 teachers and 6 paraprofessionals

• Served as a 2nd and 4th grade general education teacher for 5 years during this period.
• Served as a special education teacher and team leader (for 5 years) in the co-teach and resource class settings.
• Taught in the context mastery, co-teach, in-class support, and resource (small group pullout) areas.
• Skills are noted above.

• Developed medical plans in support of military operations for operations in the United States and Overseas theaters
• Managed budgets and financial resources for multiple medical service programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost effectiveness.
• Developed, implemented, and facilitated new medical officer training program the Air Force
• Planned and implement the movement of thousands of patients annually through the aeromedical evacuation system.
• Supervised personnel

• Maintained hospital statistical data
• Prepared hundreds of patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
• Coordinated scores of medical evaluation board paperwork for patients
• Maintained hundred of medical records