Michael Jones
Athens ,WV
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Specialist with a proven track record at Mercer County Public Schools, enhancing student learning through innovative curriculum adaptation and technology integration. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration and parent-teacher partnerships, significantly improving student outcomes. Expert in IEP implementation and functional behavior assessments, blending data analysis with empathetic crisis intervention to foster inclusive education environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
- Managed a caseload of 500 high school children with special needs across four high schools in the county.
- Provided training to all special education teachers yearly on IEP implementation, transition plan drafting, and format.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provided special education training for the last 4 years for students in the education program at Mercer County Technical Education Center.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Provided training for 9 years to special education staff on small group instruction and how to address individual learning needs.
- Wrote behavior modification techniques, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans designed to improve student social and academic performance.
Teacher
Union County Public Schools
07.2001 - 06.2024
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs weekly.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement for 10 years.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2015
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities in small group and inclusion settings for 10 years.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Concord University
Athens, WV 05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concord University
Athens, WV 05-2001
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Crisis intervention training
- Individualized education plans
- Functional behavior assessments
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP implementation
- Student records management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 5 years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Monitored graduation rates and designed interventions to
increase completion of high school credits.
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2015
Teacher
Union County Public Schools
07.2001 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Concord University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concord University
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