Heather Cleckler

Experience

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  Decatur City Schools

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  Special Education Teacher
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  Teach For America

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Teacher
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  Huntsville City Schools

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2018

  Special Education Teacher
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  Madison County School System

  Jul 2018 - now

  Special Education Teacher
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  CAJA of Madison County

  Aug 2022 - now

  Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate

  Fact-finder, Investigator: The CAJA conducts an independent investigation, including research and examination of the issues and elements of the case. The CAJA talks with the parents, relatives, child, school officials, social workers, therapists and others with information about the child’s circumstances, reviews all relevant records, and researches available community resources that have information about the child. Advocate: The CAJA notifies the court of all information relevant to the child’s best interests and makes specific recommendations to the court that would serve the child’s well-being. The CAJA attends all court hearings to represent and protect the best interest of the child. Facilitator: The CAJA facilitates agreement between the parties and attorneys and works for resolution of the problems presented to the court. The CAJA promotes and makes recommendations regarding essential services to the child and family. Monitor and Reporter: The CAJA monitors the court’s orders to assure compliance, reports back to the court when there is non-compliance, and assesses and reports to the court regarding the child’s adjustment to placement. Show less