Kristy Caussey
Azle,TX
Summary
Accomplished Educational Diagnostician with extensive experience in student assessment and evaluation at elementary and high school levels. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students with learning differences. Strong expertise in individualized education program (IEP) development, compliance, and implementation. Recognized for exceptional communication, analytical skills, and commitment to fostering student success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Lewisville (9 Yrs),Lake Worth (1 Yr),Azle (1.5 Yr)
01.2013 - Current
- Administer comprehensive student evaluations, including cognitive, achievement, and adaptive behavior assessments for initial and triennial reevaluations.
- Interpret assessment results and provide data-driven recommendations to support student learning and accommodations.
- Facilitate Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to develop and review IEPs, ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with educators, parents, and administrators to support the successful implementation of IEPs in diverse educational settings.
- Provide guidance and professional development to educators on best practices for special education instruction and accommodations.
- Manage and monitor transfer ARDs for incoming students, ensuring continuity of services.
- Stay abreast of evolving educational policies and assessment methodologies through continuous professional development.
ARD Facilitator
Lewisville ISD
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Led ARD committee discussions, ensuring structured, solution-focused collaboration among stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state regulations governing ARD meetings and special education services.
- Established and maintained systematic communication between special and general education staff to enhance instructional alignment.
- Provided consultation to educators and parents regarding student progress, assessment data, and accommodations.
- Monitored instructional processes to align program activities with measurable student outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records and documentation in adherence to district and state reporting requirements.
Special Education Academic Life Skills Teacher
Lewisville ISD
08.2005 - 10.2007
Special Education Resource Teacher
Lakota Local ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003
Special Education Life Skills Teacher
Owasso Public Schools
08.1997 - 05.2001
Special Education Functional Life Skills Teacher
Cushing Special Education Coop
08.1996 - 05.1997
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK01.1996
Skills
- Comprehensive Student Assessment & Evaluation
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development
- Compliance with Federal & State Educational Policies
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
- Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Certification
- Texas Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)
- Texas Special Education Classroom Teacher (EC-12)
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Lewisville (9 Yrs),Lake Worth (1 Yr),Azle (1.5 Yr)
01.2013 - Current
ARD Facilitator
Lewisville ISD
01.2008 - 01.2013
Special Education Academic Life Skills Teacher
Lewisville ISD
08.2005 - 10.2007
Special Education Resource Teacher
Lakota Local ISD
08.2001 - 05.2003
Special Education Life Skills Teacher
Owasso Public Schools
08.1997 - 05.2001
Special Education Functional Life Skills Teacher
Cushing Special Education Coop
08.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of North Texas
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