Virginia Barton
Special Education Process Coordinator
Rogersville,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with 23 years of success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Loves to learn new things and being a life long learner and is very interested in the Assistant Director of Secondary Special Services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Process Coordinator
Logan Rogersville R-VIII School District
08.2010 - Current
- Maintain compliance during evaluation processes from referral to eligibility determination.
- Gather and construct review of existing data reports and then share those reports with parents to get permission to evaluate their child.
- Analyze test data to determine if students are eligible and what eligibility best fits each child's academic concerns.
- Share evaluation reports with parents and explain what options are available for their child and help multidisciplinary teams come to decisions that are complaint and best for each child.
- Proof and finalize all special education documents and then update each child's school file and their permanent file at central office.
- Communicate effectively with special education teams and parents.
- Train multidisciplinary teams on DESE updates by attending biweekly webinars.
Special Education Teacher K-5th Grade
Fordland R-III School District
08.2004 - 05.2010
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated weekly with colleagues in special education and general education environments and communicated with parents.
- Supported students academically and behaviorally and the writing and implementation of Individualized Educational Plans.
5th Grade Teacher
Fordland R-III School District
08.2000 - 05.2004
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Education
Specialist in Education -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 08.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Education Administration
Lindenwood University
Nixa, MO 08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Drury University
Springfield, MO 08.1995 - 12.2000
Skills
Organized
Collaboration
Establish good working relationships with parents, teachers, and admin
Write high quality evaluation reports
Communication
Relationship Builder
Accomplishments
- In-District Autism Consultant
- Chairman of Senate 540 Board for Webster County- WC Partners
- CPI Instructor for Logan Rogersville District
- After School Coordinator for 6 years
- Summer Adventure Coordinator for 6 years
References
Katrina Detherow- Executive Director of WC Partners (417)241-3287
Kevin McComas- Director of Special Education (417)753-2891
Diane Pierce- Special Education Teacher @ Fordland Elem. (417)693-8211
Timeline
Specialist in Education -
Missouri State University
08.2017 - 08.2019
Special Education Process Coordinator
Logan Rogersville R-VIII School District
08.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Education Administration
Lindenwood University
08.2005 - 05.2007
Special Education Teacher K-5th Grade
Fordland R-III School District
08.2004 - 05.2010
5th Grade Teacher
Fordland R-III School District
08.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Drury University
08.1995 - 12.2000