Hi, I’m
Ricky L Jones
Detroit,MI
Summary
Experienced, educated, and dedicated professional with a strong background in Office, PowerSchool, and Special Programs software programs. Resourceful, and skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with educational trends. Coached and mentored new educators on creating and implementing classroom instruction, lesson plans, and student assessment.
Overview
37
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictDetroit, MI
Teacher (Special Education)
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Created effective standards-based lesson plans
- Differentiated instruction based on student ability and skill level.
- Exceptional with all classroom level record keeping requirements
- Developed and implemented individual education plans (IEP)
- Utilized technology to support student learning
- Worked diligently with increasing parental involvement
- Progress monitored and assessed student learning and performance
Craven County SchoolsNew Bern, NC
Exceptional Child Teacher (Seriously Emotionally Disturbed-SED)
02.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Provide academic and behavioral support to seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) students.
- Initiate and complete individual education plans (IEP)
- Create engaging lesson plans and other academic activities based on state common core standards
- Support and participate with the mission of the school
- Participate in school and data related PLCs
- Act as testing administrator for state and district testing events
- Increase parent and family engagement activities
Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictDetroit, MI
Supervisor of Special Education Programs (Emotional Impairment)
08.2017 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Coordinated the activities of teachers and support staff for school special education programs
- Provide leadership and utilize decision-making skills to oversee the instructional programs and offerings
- Interacted with other school administrators, faculty, social workers, counselors and psychologists, therapists, and other professionals that provide special education services to develop academic plans suited to students
- Performed a variety of administrative tasks related to policy implementation, compliance with legal regulations, school-level budgeting, maintaining educational standards, and teacher observations and evaluations
Detroit Public SchoolsDetroit, MI
Academic Engagement Administrator
10.2011 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Led and managed Pre-K to 8th grade schools
- Successfully managed school after principal retired; responsibilities included all school-level operations and performing teacher evaluations
- Facilitated job-embedded, dynamic professional development in the areas of data-driven instruction, pedagogy, classroom management
- Performed teacher observations and provided feedback
- Collaborated with the principal on staff development, school culture, school improvement planning, budget development, professional learning communities
- Effectively completed weekly payroll
- Managed all levels of school and classroom support staff.
- Utilized strong technology, writing, and speaking skills to produce reports and communications
- Approved and assisted with the creation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP)
- Mentored and counseled students with behavioral and academic problems
- Instrumental and effective with parent and community communications
Detroit Public SchoolsDetroit, MI
Teacher (General and Special Education)
08.2003 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Created effective standards-based lesson plans
- Differentiated instruction based on student ability and skill level.
- Exceptional with all classroom level record keeping requirements
- Developed and implemented individual education plans (IEP)
- Utilized technology to support student learning
- Worked diligently with increasing parental involvement
- Progress monitored and assessed student learning and performance
VA Medical CenterDetroit, MI
Contract Specialist (GS-1102-7/9/11)
03.1992 - 08.2003
Job overview
- Successfully executed acquisition planning, pre-award duties, award actions, administrative and reporting functions, post-award contract administration and termination/close-out actions.
- Awarded warrant to make purchases up to the amount of $500,000.
- Held various other positions leading up to this position (Medical Records Clerk, Unit Clerk, and Release of Information (ROI) Clerk).
US ArmyFort Drum, NY
Combat Medical Specialist (E-4)
04.1988 - 01.1992
Job overview
- Administered medical care to sick and injured soldiers in clinical and field environments.
- Earned EMT certification and successfully taught life-saving skills to infantry cohorts.
- Provided counseling to distraught soldiers during several US and overseas deployments.
Education
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Master of Science from Leadership in Educational Administration
09-2016
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Master of Education from SpEd- Learning Dis. & Emotional Impairment
12-2006
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
Master of Arts from Elementary Education And Language Arts
05-2006
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC
Bachelor of Arts from Engish News Media
05-1985
Certification
• School Administrator (K-12)
• Praxis Assessment Certified – School Administrator
• Education Coach – Michigan Department of Education Certified
• Language Arts (BX) 6-8 • Emotional Impairment (SE) K-12
• Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
• Primary Education - K-5 All Subjects and K-8 All Subjects Self -Contained Classroom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher (Special Education)
Detroit Public Schools Community District
11.2020 - Current
Exceptional Child Teacher (Seriously Emotionally Disturbed-SED)
Craven County Schools
02.2018 - 04.2020
Supervisor of Special Education Programs (Emotional Impairment)
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.2017 - 11.2017
Academic Engagement Administrator
Detroit Public Schools
10.2011 - 06.2016
Teacher (General and Special Education)
Detroit Public Schools
08.2003 - 10.2011
Contract Specialist (GS-1102-7/9/11)
VA Medical Center
03.1992 - 08.2003
Combat Medical Specialist (E-4)
US Army
04.1988 - 01.1992
Capella University
Master of Science from Leadership in Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education from SpEd- Learning Dis. & Emotional Impairment
Wayne State University
Master of Arts from Elementary Education And Language Arts
Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Arts from Engish News Media