LEVAR F. LEGGETT
Covington,LA
Summary
25 years in education with fourteen years of Special Education classroom experience and 10 years of administration. 10 years as an Assistant Principal, Curriculum Coach, Lead Special Ed Coordinator District Level Special Education Coordinator for Jefferson Parish Schools Two years as Special Education Chairperson and Special Education Coordinator Two years as PBIS Team Facilitator Lead Special Education Teacher New Teacher Mentor Job Training Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Human Services
Experienced education leader equipped for role sought. Proven track record in academic administration, strategic planning, and policy implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to changing needs. Skills in leadership, budget management, curriculum development, and conflict resolution. Reliable and highly driven to foster environment of excellence and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Crescent City Schools
New Orleans, LA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- My duties included, but were not limited to, coaching 31 staff members in best practices in the core areas of Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies. I was also responsible for scheduling for my staff, IEP compliance, and teaching ELA for 7th grade.
Special Education Coordinator & Assistant Principal
Jefferson Parish School System
Harvey, LA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- As a District Special Education Coordinator, my duties were to support 17 schools by addressing needs in curriculum and instruction for special needs students, supporting school principals in the delivery of services for their special needs students and ensuring compliance in Federal Special Education Law. I also served as an Itinerant Assistant Principal for three schools across the Parish.
Assistant Principal
Tangipahoa Parish School System
Amite, LA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- I was the Assistant Principal at Hammond Eastside for grades Pre-K- 8. My main responsibilities are addressing discipline, teacher observations, PBIS and curriculum and instruction.
Lead Special Education Coordinator & Acting Assistant Principal
Hattiesburg Public Schools
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2008 - 01.2010
- I oversaw discipline for the 9th grade student body. I had direct contact with parents as it related to school safety and student discipline. I was a lead support for the school district on the high school campus in matters related to Special Education.
Special Education Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
01.2004 - 01.2007
- I was responsible for teaching and administering supervisory support for mild to moderately retarded students. I was also responsible for parent contact, arranging appointments and schedules, correspondence and student supervision. I reported directly to the Lead Administrator.
Education
Ed.S - Educational Administration
Liberty University
01.2010
M.A. - Evangelism and Church Planting
Liberty University
01.2008
B.S. - Social and Rehabilitation Services
The University of Southern Mississippi
01.2000
Skills
- Organizational development
- Academic administration knowledge
- Academic goal advisement
- Student retention
- Faculty communication
- Academic leadership
- Policy compliance
- Disciplinary action
- Learning outcome assessment
- Academic administration
- Faculty development
- Faculty collaboration
- Student guidance
- Academic plan development
- Learning outcome evaluation
Professional Developments and Specialized Trainings
- AI/MS Trained
- NIET Certified
- 504 Coordinator
- SBLC Coordinator
- Trained by Special Education Law Firm
- Effective Classroom Management Certification
- Curriculum Mapping
- College Spring-Board- English Textual Knowledge
- Differentiated Instruction Workshop, Las Vegas, NV
- The Thinking and Writing Institute
- Extended School Year
- Working on the Working Training (W.O.W.)
- IEP Transition Goals and Job Training
- Behavior Management Strategies
- PARCC and LEAP Test Administrative Team Member
- Positive Behavior Support
Additional Leadership Experience
- Job Training Coordinator (2003) Mississippi Department of Human Services, Yazoo City, MS
- At-Risk Youth Case Manager (2001-2002) Yazoo City School District, Yazoo City, MS At-Risk Youth Counselor (2000-2001) Youth Villages, Memphis, TN
Timeline
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Crescent City Schools
01.2024 - 01.2025
Special Education Coordinator & Assistant Principal
Jefferson Parish School System
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Principal
Tangipahoa Parish School System
01.2016 - 01.2022
Lead Special Education Coordinator & Acting Assistant Principal
Hattiesburg Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
Special Education Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2007
Ed.S - Educational Administration
Liberty University
M.A. - Evangelism and Church Planting
Liberty University
B.S. - Social and Rehabilitation Services
The University of Southern Mississippi