Lynelle Rutledge
Santa Fe,Texas
Summary
Experienced Special Education leader with over 20 years in education, specializing in team management, CCMR, and Graduation requirements. Skilled in collaborating with general education teachers to drive student success through data-driven interventions. Holds a Master's in Special Education, Educational Diagnostician license, and Completion of a Principal Education Program.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Lead/District TED
Hitchcock ISD
08.2019 - Current
- Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law
- Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities
- Advanced knowledge of development, implementation, and compliance of Individual Education Plan process
- Knowledge of and compliance with transition, curriculum, Foundations Graduation Plans, endorsements, and CCMR
- Experience supervising 15 or more individuals
- Experience coaching other education professionals in Standards Based IEP development based on data aligned with TEKS
- Monitor ARD documents to ensure compliance with state and federal law
- Data driven collaboration with classroom teachers, instructional specialists, and school staff regarding student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, and related services
- Served as central point of contact for team of teachers and special education staff for issues related to student’s special education services
- Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
Vocational Adjustment Coordinator/Team Leader
TEXAS CITY ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Job development and job/task analysis, including job market evaluation and employment outlook
- Student vocational assessments to create job match based on Vocational annual goals in IEP linked to post-secondary goals
- Student Employment supports
- Student Employment and Employer recruitment.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
IEP Facilitator - Secondary Schools/Team Leader
TEXAS CITY ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law
- Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities
- Advanced knowledge of and compliance with Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process
- Knowledge of development and implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process
- Knowledge of and compliance with transition, curriculum, Foundations Graduation Plans and CTE
- Experience supervising 10 or more individuals
- Experience coaching other education professionals in Standards Based IEP development
- Oversee scheduling of ARD meetings to ensure appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students with disabilities ensuring that all timeline requirements are met
- Monitor ARD documents to ensure compliance with state and federal law
- Lead and facilitate ARD meetings
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, instructional specialists, and school staff regarding student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, and related services
- Served as central point of contact for team of teachers and special education staff for issues related to student’s special education services
- Oversee maintenance of student special education files to ensure regular
- Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration
- Compiled PEIMS data and updated weekly in Skyward.
IEP Facilitator - Secondary Schools
La Marque ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law
- Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities
- Advanced knowledge of and compliance with Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process
- Knowledge of development and implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process
- Knowledge of and compliance with transition, curriculum, Foundations Graduation Plans and CTE
- Experience supervising 10 or more individuals
- Experience coaching other education professionals in Standards Based IEP development
- Oversee scheduling of ARD meetings to ensure appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students with disabilities ensuring that all timeline requirements are met
- Monitor ARD documents to ensure compliance with state and federal law
- Lead and facilitate ARD meetings
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, instructional specialists, and school staff regarding student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, and related services
- Served as central point of contact for team of teachers and special education staff for issues related to student’s special education services
- Oversee maintenance of student special education files to ensure regular
- Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration
- Compiled PEIMS data and updated weekly in Skyward.
Special Education Teacher
LA MARQUE ISD
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Teacher (6-8) Journalism, Creative Writing, Speech
LA MARQUE ISD
08.2003 - 05.2010
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Program Certificate in Principal Education -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2022
M.Ed. in Special Education with Diagnostician Certification -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Communications
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Clear Lake, TX05.2003
Skills
- Special Education Leadership Series
- Standards Based IEP Training of Trainers
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office
- Team Management
- Research
Certification
- Business and Finance 6-12
- Educational Diagnostician EC-12
- English Language Arts and Reading 4-8
- Special Education EC-12
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Special Education Lead/District TED
Hitchcock ISD
08.2019 - Current
Vocational Adjustment Coordinator/Team Leader
TEXAS CITY ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
IEP Facilitator - Secondary Schools/Team Leader
TEXAS CITY ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
IEP Facilitator - Secondary Schools
La Marque ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
LA MARQUE ISD
08.2010 - 05.2014
Teacher (6-8) Journalism, Creative Writing, Speech
LA MARQUE ISD
08.2003 - 05.2010
Program Certificate in Principal Education -
Lamar University
M.Ed. in Special Education with Diagnostician Certification -
Lamar University
Bachelors of Arts - Communications
University of Houston-Clear Lake
- Business and Finance 6-12
- Educational Diagnostician EC-12
- English Language Arts and Reading 4-8
- Special Education EC-12
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