Rocenetta Jacobs
Overland Park
Summary
Experienced educational leader specializing in IEP compliance and co-teaching models. Enhanced special education programs through effective communication and project management. Focused on fostering inclusive learning environments and driving student success with innovative instructional strategies and collaborative partnerships.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Special Education Coordinator
Kansas City Public Schools
KC
07.2019 - Current
- Plan, design, and conduct high quality professional development for principals, special education teachers, and co-teaching pairs.
- Collaborated with principals to supervise special education teachers and co-teaching pairs, ensuring effective implementation of special education programs at individual school sites.
- Provide coaching including instructional strategies, supports and teacher feedback from observations within the co-teaching and direct instruction special education classrooms. Special education teacher and related service providers receive direct consultation and coaching regarding effective specialized instructional practices.
- Supported co-teaching pairs and special education teachers in developing lesson plans that incorporate various co-teaching models and differentiate instruction, aligning with student accommodations and modifications.
- Facilitate collection of data and assist in data analysis for program evaluation and planning. Develop a schedule for working with co-teaching pairs and special education teachers on a rotational basis and facilitate conversations using data to drive instructional decisions.
- Support co-teaching and inclusion for students by working with both general education and special education teachers on how to correctly implement co-teaching models.
- Collaborate with co-teaching pairs, special education teachers and school counselors for scheduling co-planning times and student schedules to ensure compliance of IEPs for students being served mainly in the general education setting and special education setting for direct instruction.
- Partnered with district curriculum and instruction department and colleagues to enhance support for students with disabilities.
Vice Principal
Kansas City Public Schools
KC
08.2017 - 06.2019
- During transition of principals assumed full administrative duties and responsibilities of the school.
- Assumed administrative responsibility for school operations during principal’s absence, ensuring continuity of leadership.
- Developed and implemented yearly performance objectives to enhance student attendance, discipline, and overall school climate.
- Provided leadership in designing building level programs and activities to alleviate problems of student attendance.
- Developed a building level plan to enhance responsive student services for adjustment and discipline needs.
- Directed summer school activities, managing staff and daily operations to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assisted principal in making regular systematic and accurate appraisals of teachers’ instructional practices by monitoring and assessing teachers’ professional performance.
Teacher- General Ed
Chicago Public Schools & Charter Schools
Chicago
11.1995 - 08.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans for middle school math classes.
- Designed challenging and innovative activities that address the diverse interests and needs of the students.
- Modeled instructional strategies and modified lesson plans to support diverse learners in mathematics while increasing teacher and parent awareness of current educational research.
- Participated actively as part of school team, giving feedback on mathematical practice, examining student mathematics work, analyzing data from multiple sources, making decisions to improve student learning, and being accountable for each student’s learning in mathematics.
- Collaborated with staff, parents, and community leaders to build strong relationships that enhance student engagement.
- Provided guidance on best practices in mathematics education.
- Led departmental initiatives focused on enhancing student math performance through targeted strategies and collaborative efforts.
- Directed department activities to enhance social studies instruction.
Director of Marketing
Jason Henderson & Associates
Chicago
01.1995 - 11.1995
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Led digital marketing initiatives to enhance online presence and customer engagement.
- Strategically devised customer approaches, to meet sales objectives, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic planning.
- Conducted market research to support data-driven decision-making in campaigns.
- Oversaw budget allocations to maximize resource efficiency across marketing projects.
- Collaborated with Collection and Billing teams to synchronize marketing strategies with business objectives.
- Presented monthly results of all marketing efforts at executive team meetings.
- Coordinated HR activities to support employee needs and compliance
Education
Certification of Special Education - Special Education, LSB1 (K-21)
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL01-2016
Masters of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Chicago, IL01-2013
Masters of Education -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01-2006
Master of Science - Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Business Management-Administration
University of Illinois-Chicago
Chicago, IL01-1983
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Special education programs
- Co-teaching models
- Assistive technology
- Project management
- Document management
- Effective written communication
- Effective verbal communication
Certification
- Professional Educators License (K-12)
- Elementary Education (K-9)
- Middle School Mathematics Endorsement
- Middle School Social Science Endorsement
- Middle School English Language Arts Endorsement
Leadership Experience
- Saturday School Coordinator
- Social Studies Department Coordinator/Chairperson and Mentor
- Author- Striving Readers Text Set Teachers Guide-Environmental Science
- Presenter- Striving Readers Summer Institute 2010
- Presenter- PPS- Differentiated Cross-Curricular Mathematics and Reading Unit
- Golden Teacher Lead Mentor & Teach for America Lead Mentor
- Curriculum Coordinator- Designed and integrated school-wide Mathematics Series and provided professional development for teachers
- Vertical Team Teacher Leader under the direction of Dr. Barbara Radner, DePaul University
- Assisted in creating a forum which fostered communication between teachers of different grade levels, improved accountability, and generated a common vision
- Created a comprehensive document aligned to the standards that identify the key skills/content to be taught at each grade level
- Analyzed district data in order to assess students' academic strengths and weaknesses
- Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team and Training
- Assisted with integrating the MTSS framework within our Continuous School Improvement Plan (CIP) as an essential component for improving academic achievement for all learners
- Trained to clarify and define the elements of Instruction & Intervention, Data & Assessment Stakeholder/Family Engagement, Implementation of Evidence Based Practices, and Problem Solving
- Grade Level Chairperson/ Social Studies Department Coordinator
Websites
Accomplishments
Finalist (2006) Professional Award- DRIVE Award
Timeline
Instructional Special Education Coordinator
Kansas City Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
Vice Principal
Kansas City Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher- General Ed
Chicago Public Schools & Charter Schools
11.1995 - 08.2017
Director of Marketing
Jason Henderson & Associates
01.1995 - 11.1995
Certification of Special Education - Special Education, LSB1 (K-21)
Chicago State University
Masters of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Masters of Education -
DePaul University
Master of Science - Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Business Management-Administration
University of Illinois-Chicago