Scott Ferguson
Rathdrum,ID
Summary
Innovative educational leader with 29 years of experience in public and private education, specializing in student engagement and Restorative Justice practices. Experienced in WASC accreditation and master schedule development, enhancing school culture and academic success through collaborative relationships with staff and families.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane, Washington
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated academic and social development for students with special needs, enhancing their engagement and participation.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to effectively redirect negative behaviors and promote a constructive classroom atmosphere.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Juvenile Diversion Officer
Kootenai County Juvenile Probation
Coeur d'Alene, ID
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed Diversion contracts with juveniles and families, ensuring compliance and support.
- Coordinated training and staffing for Juvenile Diversion team, optimizing case management.
- Visited school sites to collaborate with staff, administration, and SROs for enhanced accountability.
7th-12th Grade Principal
Genesis Prep Academy
Post Falls, ID
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed daily campus discipline and student activities, fostering a positive school environment.
- Coordinated special events, school-sponsored activities, and athletic events to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Directed day-to-day operations, implementing policies and procedures to support school objectives.
- Collaborate with the Admin team on certificated and classified evaluations, safety protocols, master scheduling, and curriculum development.
Principal
Boundary County Middle School
Bonners Ferry, ID
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Led committees focused on enhancing school culture and climate through targeted initiatives.
- Revised and enforced policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote a safe learning environment.
- Evaluated and supported certificated and classified staff to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Managed the school site budget.
- Oversaw all discipline issues on campus.
- Collaborated with the school counselor on the development of the master schedule.
- Supervised special events, school sponsored activities, and athletic events.
Principal
Coast Union High School, Leffingwell Continuation High School
Cambria, CA
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Supervised and evaluated classified and certificated staff, fostering professional growth and alignment with school goals.
- Organized and planned WASC accreditation, ensuring compliance and enhancing school standards.
- Developed standardized curriculum.
- Administered budget to allocate resources effectively.
- Assisted in the development of the school's master schedule.
- Encouraged parent involvement through Booster Club, ELAC, and School Site Council, strengthening community engagement and support.
- Established and maintained proper relationships between home, school and the community.
Vice Principal
Madera South High School
Madera, CA
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided leadership for improving student achievement based on state and national standards through the school-wide improvement plan.
- Evaluated and guided staff members to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
- Coordinated the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs for students.
- Oversaw English Language Learners program, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse learners.
- Implemented Restorative Justice practices school-wide.
- Managed Health Science Department operations, ensuring alignment with program goals and student needs.
- Gathered, organized and planned for the WASC accreditation visitation.
English Language Learner Teacher of Special Assignment
Madera South High School
Madera, CA
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with ELD staff to implement ELD strategies, enhancing support for English language learners.
- Organized the task of administering the CELDT test for 450+ EL students.
- Oversaw and conducted ELAC meetings, facilitating communication between parents and the EL Department.
- Advised and represented the EL Department in our (ILT) Instructional Leadership Meetings.
- Assisted in developing ELD curriculum for site and district, aligning resources with student needs.
English Language Learner Teacher of Special Assignment
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Madera, CA
08.1996 - 08.2012
- Coordinated and led English Department for 9 years at MLK Jr. Middle School, fostering curriculum alignment and teacher collaboration.
- Collaborated to develop and write district 7th grade English and ELD Benchmark tests, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Collaborated with the middle school team by developing various lesson plans, presentations and curriculum.
- Taught English, Social Science and English classes with students of various abilities over the years in the classroom.
- Strengthened comprehension skills by making connections to the text, predicting, and asking high-level critical thinking questions.
- Collaborated with Principal and Vice Principals on management team to plan and implement site-specific programs, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Evaluated departmental plans and addressed standards and concerns with administration.
- Led boys basketball and tennis teams, focusing on skill development and teamwork.
- Guided school team in Geography Bee preparation, enhancing knowledge of geography concepts.
Education
M.A. - Educational Administration
National University
San Diego09.2017
Teaching Credential -
Chapman College
Orange, CA06.1995
B.A. - English
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.1994
General Education -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.1991
Skills
- Student Discipline
- Restorative practices
- Intervention strategies
- ELL strategies
- Classroom Support
- Student Engagement
- State Testing
- Master Schedule Building
- Illuminate
- Infinite Campus
- Renweb
- Powerschool
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Promethean Board
- Accreditation process
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Spokane Public Schools
11.2025 - Current
Juvenile Diversion Officer
Kootenai County Juvenile Probation
08.2024 - 08.2025
7th-12th Grade Principal
Genesis Prep Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024
Principal
Boundary County Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Principal
Coast Union High School, Leffingwell Continuation High School
07.2016 - 08.2021
Vice Principal
Madera South High School
12.2013 - 07.2016
English Language Learner Teacher of Special Assignment
Madera South High School
08.2012 - 12.2013
English Language Learner Teacher of Special Assignment
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
08.1996 - 08.2012
M.A. - Educational Administration
National University
Teaching Credential -
Chapman College
B.A. - English
Fresno Pacific University
General Education -
Fullerton College