Trina Jones
Educator
Ohio
Work Preference
Summary
Licensed and experienced special education administrator with district-level leadership in compliance, personnel supervision, inclusive program development, and fiscal collaboration. Recognized for designing systems that expand access to the Least Restrictive Environment, strengthen instructional quality, and build strong partnerships with principals, families, and community agencies.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Coordinator Of Special Education
Xenia Community Schools
- Xenia Board of Education - 7/2022 - 8/2025
- Directed special education services across 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 private placements, ensuring IDEA compliance and LRE implementation.
- Served as district authority on IDEA, Section 504, Ohio Revised Code, procedural safeguards, evaluations, and IEP implementation.
- Provided technical assistance to principals regarding compliance, staffing, parent concerns, and due process preparation.
- Supervised and evaluated related service personnel (psychologists, SLPs, OTs, PTs).
- Implemented a districtwide IEP review system and uniform District Representative guidelines.
- Designed and implemented a transition resource classroom model to support elementary students moving from self-contained placements to inclusion.
- Facilitated the JPSN/AU Scholarship Program.
- Collaborated with the Director and Treasurer on budgeting and resource allocation.
- Led districtwide professional learning, implemented Orton-Gillingham and autism-specific training.
Intervention Specialist
Northridge Local Schools | Northmont City Schools| Dayton Public Schools
- Northridge Local Schools - Middle School - 8/2025 - present
- Northmont City Schools High School & Elementary - 8/2006 - 2/2022
- Dayton Public Schools - Middle School - 8/2005 - 7/2006
- Provided special education services across K–12 in inclusive and resource settings.
- Developed and implemented IEPs aligned to grade-level standards, MTSS frameworks, and IDEA.
- Served as MTSS / RtI / IAT Team Leader supporting data-driven intervention planning.
Physical Education And Health Teacher
Dayton Public | Center for Adolescent Services (CAS)
- E.J Brown (Dayton) - 8/1999 - 8/2001
- CAS (New Lebanon) - 8/2001 - 7/2005
- Delivered PE/Health instruction in traditional public school and juvenile justice correctional settings.
- Launched PE/Health programming for felony-adjudicated youth.
- Coordinated Field Day, D.A.R.E. basketball events, Jump Rope for Heart, and annual Health Fairs.
Education
Principal Preparation Certificate -
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio01-2021
Masters of Ministry - undefined
Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio01-2020
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio01-2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Education
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio01-1999
Skills
- Special Education Leadership
- IDEA & Section 504 Compliance
- Budget & Resource Management
- Personnel Supervision
- MTSS / RtI / PBIS Systems
- Program Evaluation
- Family & Community Engagement
- Equity-Centered Leadership
Affiliations
Ohio Association of Pupil Services Administrators (OAPSA)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Certification
- Principal Licensure (PK-6 & 5-12)
- OTES 2.0 Teacher Evaluator
- Intervention Specialist (K-12)
- Orton- Gillingham
- Computer Technology Endorsement (PK-12)
- Special All Grades (K-12)
Timeline
Masters of Ministry - undefined
Cedarville University
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Education
Central State University
Coordinator Of Special Education
Xenia Community Schools
Intervention Specialist
Northridge Local Schools | Northmont City Schools| Dayton Public Schools
Physical Education And Health Teacher
Dayton Public | Center for Adolescent Services (CAS)
Principal Preparation Certificate -
University of Dayton
CORE HIGHLIGHTS
- Montgomery County Equity Fellow
- Northmont Equity Fellow
- MTSS / RtI PLC Facilitator
- PBIS / BDT Team
- Positive Alternative to School Suspension (P.A.S.S.) PLC Facilitator
- Professional Development Committee
- Instructional Technology Committee