Lisa P Jarrard
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced and collaborative Education Specialist with a demonstrated history of developing and implementing individualized education programs, supporting behavior intervention strategies, and leading multi-tiered systems of support. Skilled in program coordination, IEP compliance, professional development facilitation, and cross-agency collaboration. IMSE Certified Literacy Specialist with expertise in literacy interventions and special education law. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and trusted family relationships. Voted Teacher of the Year by Wagon Wheel staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
Capistrano Unified School District
09.2008 - Current
- Designed and led individualized educational programs for students with a range of disabilities.
- Facilitated positive, legally compliant IEP meetings with cross-functional teams. Re-implemented district-approved SST process; monitored fidelity of general education interventions.
- Coordinated Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and supported behavioral planning.
- Served as ETAP, overseeing general education intervention programs for below-grade-level students.
- Partnered with outside agencies to coordinate transition services and accessibility plans.
ESY Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
06.2010 - Current
- Assisted district coordinator with program design and student placements of AIL program.
- Provided peer coaching and support to ESY teaching staff.
- Delivered high-quality instruction to maximize short-term academic progress in the AIL, TBIC, SAC and STARS programs.
Home Hospital Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2001 - 06.2008
- Delivered home-based instruction to medically fragile students in both general and special education.
- Collaborated with school site teams to align instructional plans with IEP goals.
- Designed customized programs for students with complex, multiple disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Education
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CABachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- IEP team coordination
- Literacy intervention planning
- Development of multi-tiered support systems
- Team coaching and mentorship
- Knowledge of special education compliance
- Effective communication with parents
- Program evaluation using data analysis
- Interdepartmental collaboration
Certification
- IMSE Certified Literacy Specialist
- Education Specialist Credential – Clear Level 2: Mild/Moderate Disabilities with Autism Authorization
- Clear Multiple Subject CLAD Credential
- Hughes Trained
- Completed CAT Training and District Autism Authorization
- Enrolled in PAC program through OCDE/CUSD cohort for 8/2025.
Timeline
ESY Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
06.2010 - Current
Education Specialist
Capistrano Unified School District
09.2008 - Current
Home Hospital Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2001 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University Fullerton
Master of Science - Education
California State University Fullerton
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