Samantha Wright
St. Johns,FL
Summary
Educator, ESE Supervisor, and HR leader with over 20 years of experience in K–12 systems, specializing in personnel certification, compliance, and supporting diverse student populations. Proven ability to manage large scale personnel processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support school leaders through effective training and collaboration.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Personnel Certification and Placement
Clay County District Schools
04.2009 - Current
- Oversee certification, renewal, and compliance for more than 3,000 instructional and administrative employees in alignment with state and federal regulations.
- Lead candidate screening, certification evaluation, and hiring support in partnership with school and district leadership.
- Coordinate recruitment efforts including job fairs, college partnerships, and regional outreach aligned with district staffing needs.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on certification requirements, systems, and compliance procedures.
- Advise district leadership on personnel policies, certification regulations, and compliance matters while supporting audit preparation and reporting.
- Manage Out of Field and Temporary Certificate teacher tracking, compliance documentation, and communication to ensure adherence to statutory requirements.
- Maintain personnel data systems and certification records to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external institutions to support teacher development programs and certification pathways.
Supervisor of Exceptional Student Education
Clay County District Schools
05.1994 - 03.2009
- Led district compliance with IDEA and Section 504, including coordination of Office of Civil Rights and Department of Education investigations.
- Directed implementation of Multi Tiered System of Supports and other district wide student support initiatives.
- Supervised staff selection, evaluation, and professional development within the Exceptional Student Education department.
- Managed preparation of required district, state, and federal reports and documentation.
- Supported principals in implementing effective school based programs and allocating resources for student services.
- Delivered professional development to over 500 teachers annually on IEP development and compliance.
Behavior Resource Teacher
Clay County District Schools
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Trained and coached teachers in implementing positive behavioral interventions and social skills strategies.
- Supported development and execution of behavior plans, functional assessments, and crisis prevention strategies.
- Participated in IEP meetings and collaborated with school staff and external agencies to support student success.
- Delivered professional development to staff on ESE procedures and behavioral best practices.
EBD Teacher
Duval County Schools and Leon County School District
08.1990 - 06.1992
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with emotional and behavioral needs.
- Applied evidence based strategies to support student behavior, emotional regulation, and academic progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and provided crisis intervention as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Exceptional Student Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLMaster of Science - Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Personnel Certification and Compliance
- Staff Training and Development
- Program and Project Management
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- Social Emotional Learning and Behavioral Support
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Florida Educator Certificate
- Certified in Exceptional Student Education, Educational Leadership, Prekindergarten Primary Education, and Emotionally Handicapped
Timeline
Supervisor of Personnel Certification and Placement
Clay County District Schools
04.2009 - Current
Supervisor of Exceptional Student Education
Clay County District Schools
05.1994 - 03.2009
Behavior Resource Teacher
Clay County District Schools
08.1992 - 06.1994
EBD Teacher
Duval County Schools and Leon County School District
08.1990 - 06.1992
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Master of Science - Exceptional Student Education
Florida State University