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LELAND PAPA

LELAND PAPA

Oroville

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher and Athletic Coach with extensive experience supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities through individualized instruction, data-driven IEP implementation, and inclusive classroom practices. Proven leader in both academic and athletic settings, fostering student growth, accountability, and teamwork. Skilled in collaboration with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators to improve student outcomes. Brings a strong coaching mindset to education—emphasizing structure, motivation, resilience, and high expectations—while promoting student success in the classroom, on the field, and in post-secondary transition planning.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Specialist

Chico Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

Owner/Operator

Papa Citrus
11.2014 - Current

Owner-operator of a citrus farm, managing crop production, irrigation, harvesting, equipment, and day-to-day operations while overseeing budgeting, planning, and market coordination.

Football Coach

Pleasant Valley High School
06.2025 - 11.2025

Develops quarterback mechanics, decision-making, and leadership through targeted instruction, film study, and game-day adjustments.


Designs and directs the offensive system, including game planning, play calling, and strategic adjustments to maximize team performance.

Head Varsity Football Coach

Oroville High School
05.2022 - 12.2023

Provides overall leadership for the football program, overseeing coaching staff, player development, practice planning, and game strategy while collaborating with boosters and parents to support a positive, accountable team culture.

CEO

Join Solar Inc
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education -

National University
La Jolla, CA
04-2026

Bachelor of Science - Leadership

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
01-2021

Pre-Chiropractic Studies - Exercise Physiology

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
01-2010

Skills

  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Individualized Instruction & Development
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Structured Classroom & Team Management
  • Behavior Intervention & Positive Supports
  • Relationship Building with Students, Athletes, and Families
  • Adaptability & Problem Solving
  • Goal Setting & Accountability

Languages

English

Interests

Supporting children’s growth and development, mentoring and leadership development, fostering academic, social-emotional, and physical skills, promoting positive youth development, and engaging in athletic coaching to build confidence and teamwork

Timeline

Football Coach

Pleasant Valley High School
06.2025 - 11.2025

Special Education Specialist

Chico Unified School District
08.2024 - Current

Head Varsity Football Coach

Oroville High School
05.2022 - 12.2023

Owner/Operator

Papa Citrus
11.2014 - Current

CEO

Join Solar Inc
01.2012 - 01.2018

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education -

National University

Bachelor of Science - Leadership

Trident University International

Pre-Chiropractic Studies - Exercise Physiology

Brigham Young University