Special Education Microsoft Office

Derrick L. Jones * Rowena Street, Dorchester MA **124 Cell 857-***-**** email: **************@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a position in Educational Leadership requiring an effective communicator and team leader with demonstrated talent for innovation in educational methods and management.

Summary of Qualifications

oAbility to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment.

oLeadership and efficient management ability

oAppropriate and exact delegation of responsibilities to staff. .

oExcellent organization, decision making, and time management skills.

oAbility to analyze situations accurately and effectively.

oComputer literate: Microsoft Office Suites, SIS (student information systems) ASPEN

Employment History

Boston Public Schools

Channing Elementary School

School Operations Manager 2014 – June 2016

oWork with the Principal to coordinate all operational issues and activities

oDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders i.e. students, parents, school personnel, authorities to resolve problems and respond quickly to complaints or parent concerns related to safety, student disciple and supervision on buses

oAssumed the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal and as assigned

oAssist with the implementation of the school-wide discipline program and the assigning of consequences for students who fail to meet the minimum expectations of student behavior.

oMaintain and ensure the safety and security of school hallways, classrooms, common areas, and school grounds.

oSupervise daily school bus operations for student arrival and dismissal

oSupervise students before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines.

oDevelop and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws

oHelp to resolve internal conflicts and personnel issues among staff

oCoordinate special projects, events and activities

Madison Park High School

Community Field Coordinator

Special Education Learning Disabled Teaching Assistant 2012- 2014

oSupport direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings

oResponsible to attend staff meetings

oManage individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches. Provided counseling to adolescents.

oPerform other related duties as requested by Headmaster/Principal.

oExperience with First Aid, CPR, CPI Trained (restraint training)

oMaintain open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent conferences or home visits

English High School

Dean of Discipline 2010-2012

oDeveloped, coordinated, implemented and documented all aspects of student discipline and behavior. Participate in trainings and workshops for teachers regarding techniques and methodologies for positive behavior and classroom management. Maintain the safety and security of school hallways, classrooms, common areas and school grounds.

oEncouraged and supported development of innovative instructional programs and helped teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate

oAssist in the arrival and dismissal of students.

oManage PM detention hall.

oMonitor the front door and visitor pass program.

Unlock lavatories and maintain a log of student use.

Perform other related duties as requested by the Headmaster

Special Education Autistic Teaching Assistant 2009- 2010

oSupport direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings

oResponsible to attend staff meetings

oManage individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches. Provided counseling to adolescents.

oPerform other related duties as requested by Headmaster/Principal.

oExperience with First Aid, CPR, CPI Trained (restraint training)

oMaintain open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent conferences or home visits

oDocument all incident reports

oAssist lead teacher to prepare activities that support lesson plans

On an as needed basis offer support as a 1:1 classroom aide for an autistic student; assist with toileting needs, lesson instruction, diapering, lifting and transfers, assist with daily instruction and activities of the school, program and class to which the student is assigned

Program Director

Mattapan Health Clinic Basketball camp (Winter/Summer) 1998-2001

oOversee summer basketball clinic for 300 campers

oResponsible for forming summer counselor screening committees, recruitment and hiring of staff, meeting with faculty and editing the counselor handbook. Performed safety inspections, adopted and implemented an emergency safety procedure manual and supervised regular drills for safety and disaster.

oAssess basketball skills for each child for placement in basketball clinic camp groups

oSupervise staff of 20 during clinic operations

oAssisted with implementing training, conditioning, and drills for team

oOversee parent/child sign in and reporting responsibilities

oOversee basketball clinic schedule and monitor changes as needed

Roxbury YMCA After- School Program Director 1994-1997

oParticipated in the development of class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. Ensured that all facilities were operated effectively and efficiently and saw that applicable health and safety standards were met.

oContacted and worked closely with parents and teachers to improve student behavior and classroom success and assumed all responsibility for student disciplinary procedures

oOversee youth basketball, soccer, baseball and football programs for the Roxbury YMCA youth ages 6-16

oOversee summer camp programs and create new athletic activities programs as needed

oResponsible for equipment selection and maintenance

oMaintain daily athletic schedule for the YMCA, while monitoring day and evening athletic facility schedule for YMCA members

oResponsible to provide supervision on counselor group of youth.

Education: Merrimack College, UMASS Boston 1994-1996

Major: Business Administration

CPI (Crisis Prevention Training) CPR Trained Boston Public Schools

Coach: English High School 2009-2012

Coach Cheerleading –Dance Squad

Volunteer Work

Semi Professional Men’s Basketball League 2001- present

Pop Warner Football League Dorchester, MA 2006-2008

Big Brother of Massachusetts Bay Boston, MA 1999-2001

References furnished upon request

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