Sara Barnard
Fargo
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented professional with over a decade of experience in speech-language pathology and special education. Skilled in developing and implementing data-driven interventions and facilitating IEP meetings, committed to improving communication outcomes for diverse student populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Central Cass Public School
Casselton, ND
08.2024 - Current
- Created and coordinated PK-12 paraprofessional schedules, and communicated daily changes due to staff/student absences and school events
- Developed and led paraprofessional trainings and facilitated weekly paraprofessional staff meetings
- Organized PK-12 IEP meeting schedules and led special education staff meetings
- Acted as a liaison with building level administration to problem solve and strategize special education programming
Speech Language Pathologist
Rural Cass Special Education Unit
Casselton, ND
08.2012 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for student populations grades 1-12
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address speech, language, social, and executive function deficits
- Implemented data-driven interventions to support speech and language development in classroom settings.
- Collaborated and co-taught with educators to integrate communication targets within classroom activities
- Monitored progress and adjusted therapy plans based on ongoing assessments and student needs.
- Advocated for students' communication needs during multidisciplinary team meetings and IEP development.
- Developed and implemented social-behavioral plans to support students throughout the school day
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex developmental disabilities
- Established strong relationships with students, families, and teachers, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared goals.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND2010
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND2008
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Articulation therapy
- Receptive/expressive language therapy
- Academic and functional language skills
- Behavior management
- Social skills development
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Central Cass Public School
08.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Rural Cass Special Education Unit
08.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of North Dakota
Extras
- 2025 Central Cass Teacher of the Year
- 3 years experience on Central Cass Academic Leadership Team
- Advisor for Central Cass Able Games team 2024-2026
- Supervision of student teachers and SLPAs