Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Position
Leadership Accomplishments
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Certification
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LaShunda Johnson

Houston

Summary

Special Education Coordinator with 28 years of experience in developing and leading effective special education programs. Skilled in IEP implementation, ARD processes, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Certified in Special Education (K–12) and Educational Diagnostician. Strong planner and problem-solver, focused on improving instruction and student outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Coordinator

Houston ISD
Houston
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered expert guidance to teachers and administrators regarding best practices in special education instruction.
  • Informed administrators on legal mandates related to special education services delivered by district.
  • Participated in conferences, seminars, workshops, and events focused on special education programs and services.
  • Facilitated professional development sessions focused on special education instruction and programming for teachers
  • Maintained appropriate contacts with district leaders in continued compliance of special education programs.
  • Monitored student performance data and made recommendations for program improvement as needed.
  • Collaborated with school staff to ensure appropriate services were provided to students with disabilities.

Special Education Program Specialist

Houston ISD
Houston
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal education standards and regulations.
  • Monitored adherence to regulations for educational programs serving special populations.
  • Maintained compliance for state regulations regarding special education services.
  • Documented EasyIEP training activities, including attendance and feedback records.
  • Created multimedia presentations for professional development using PowerPoint and Microsoft tools.
  • Collected and analyzed surveys to evaluate training effectiveness.

Special Education Department Chairperson

HISD
08.2012 - 06.2019
  • Schedule ARD/IEP committee meetings; assign students to case managers
  • Dissemination of accommodations, behavior plans, and any other relevant portions of the IEP
  • Advise parents of their rights in accordance with Procedural Safeguards.
  • Record communication with parents, teachers, & other stakeholders
  • Coordinate with Campus Testing Coordinator to assist with administration of standardized assessments
  • File and maintain all student active/inactive Special Ed folders
  • Attend/participate in Professional Development opportunities and share with campus personnel
  • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and administration as it relates to student achievement

Special Education Resource/Co-Teacher (ELAR)

HISD
08.1999 - 06.2012
  • Develops and implements the student’s IEP utilizing specially designed instruction that is aligned with the curriculum
  • Employs a variety of instructional techniques incorporating current technology tools applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning to facilitate individual student learning.
  • Differentiates instruction for students with disabilities by employing a variety of instructional strategies.
  • Develops data driven statements that accurately reflect each student's present level of academic achievement and functional performance based on formal evaluation and classroom-based assessment data.
  • Leads and participates in IEP meetings for students assigned to designated caseload.
  • Prepares and maintains IEP documents in a timely manner, including progress updates.
  • Plans lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for individual differences.
  • Implements positive behavioral interventions and supports with discipline management procedures.
  • Utilizes the district’s web-based management systems to plan, implement, and monitor services for individual students by collecting, analyzing, tracking, and using specific data.
  • Engages students in work that develops thinking skills.
  • Plan and work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide accommodations to meet specific learning needs of students in the Least Restrictive Environment
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the interests of the students

Education

M.Ed -

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
08-2004

BS - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
06.1998

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organizational abilities
  • Transparency and integrity
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • IEP development
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Professional development strategies
  • Collaborative planning
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Special education knowledge
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Interpersonal communication

Current Position

06/01/19, Present

Leadership Accomplishments

  • Church Youth Ministry Leader– Vice President
  • Active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Committee Chairman and Lead)
  • Fleming MS (HISD) Campus Teacher of the Year (2009)
  • Special Education Department Chairperson (2012-2019)

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year (Fleming MS 2009)

Certification

  • K-12 Special Education Certification
  • Educational Diagnostician Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Coordinator

Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Program Specialist

Houston ISD
06.2019 - 08.2023

Special Education Department Chairperson

HISD
08.2012 - 06.2019

Special Education Resource/Co-Teacher (ELAR)

HISD
08.1999 - 06.2012

M.Ed -

Prairie View A&M University

BS - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

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