Jessica Templeman

Experience

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  Fairfax County Public Schools

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2017

  • Developed, planned and implemented special services for a self-contained class of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Other Health Impairments, Learning and Emotional Disabilities• Designed and executed individual education and behavior intervention plans for each student on case load that included differentiated activities and goals to meet each student’s need and ability• Formulated and administered tests and evaluations adapted to the abilities of each student and aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOLs)• Engaged in regular dialogue with parents, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom• Sat as Local Screening Chairperson (LSC), serve as the Special Education Team Leader, and lead the MDT in meeting the various needs of students in the elementary school Show less

  • Multiple Disabilities Teacher, Special Education Team Leader, and Local Screening Chair Person

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2017

  • Former Teacher, Chairperson, and Team Leader

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2017
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  LEAP Ahead Inc.

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist: Elementary-aged Students with Autism

  • • Provide one-on-one ABA therapy with child clients at their residence and in a clinical setting • Teach and reinforce positive learned behaviors to include language acquisition, academic, self-help, and social skills• Develop and implement summer camp programming for elementary-aged students with Autism • Coordinate online marketing and social media advertising for parental coaching and ABA services

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  Chesterfield County Public Schools

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  Special Education Coordinator

  • Lead the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in evaluating, assessing, and planning for students who may be eligible for Special Education Services, Behavior Intervention Plans, or 504 Plans• Collaborate with parents and staff to understand the pre-referral, referral, and eligibility processes for special education services and 504 accommodations • Coordinate with staff and parents to meet, analyze student data, and discuss student strengths, areas of need, and resources available within the school to improve learner outcomes• Conduct Educational Evaluations (WJ-IV) to be used in conjunction with other assessments to assist in determining special education eligibility• Enact professional development and “turn-around training” for, and in support of, teachers in special educator roles and supportive instructional roles• Mentor novice teachers to prepare for educating students with disabilities and consistently monitoring student progress• Perform as Administrator in Charge, when administration is unavailable, performing the emergency response and disciplinary duties of an administrator• Participate on hiring committees for special and general education staff• Oversee Instructional Assistant Yearly Evaluations and progress toward Annual Goals Show less

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  ChildSavers

  Oct 2019 - now

  Project Manager