Molly Champion

Experience

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  AdminiStar Federal - (Anthem Insurance)

  Dec 1998 - Dec 1999

  Medicare/Medicaid Accounting Services Intern

  Seasonal intern:* Data entry* Accounts assistant

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  United Insurance Agency

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

  Loss Runs/Collections CSR

  * Communication with both customer and policy sales person on defaulted loans* Data processing - Develop and manage collections spreadsheet using office-wide* Training of new staff

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  Greenfield Middle School

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

  Teacher, 6th Grade Special Education

  * Inclusion teacher - all core subjects* Manage IEP caseload for 6th grade resource students* Organize, manage, and instruct Resource Classroom* Use various teaching techniques to adapt instruction to individual learning styles* Organize and lead conferences with administrators, parents, teachers, psychologists, counselors, and students* Develop and implement behavior plans* Collaborate and work with a team of resource and general education teachers* School Improvement Committee member Show less

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  MSD of Warren Township

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2021

  * Building liaison for special education and district events* Support and collaborate with administrative and TOR staff regarding discipline, behavior plans, building objectives* Mentor new staff & support struggling teachers* Serve as Public Agency Representative for various IEP meetings* Collaborate in creating working delivery models and teacher/student schedules* Assist with department financial recommendations* Assist in hiring process of new staff* Assist with disaggregation of data as well as communicate areas of focus* Serve on school's leadership team and School Improvement Committee* Monitor compliance of Article 7 and district-wide procedures* Communicate with elementary and high school staff regarding scheduling and student transitions* Serve as primary contact for special education needs within the building* Work with general education & special education staff to develop appropriate educational strategies for all learners Show less Teacher Leader - Personalized Learning (Training through 2018-2019 school year)* Develop instruction, classroom culture, and classroom management based on individual student culture, ability levels, and learning-styles * Create and administer various cultural, personal-interest, and instructional understanding student surveys and/or activities* Analyze collected data to assist with adjusting and developing instruction based on the needs/wants of the studentsFull-time Teacher of Record* Manage caseload of approximately 120+ students with various disabilities (diploma track and non-diploma track)* Organize and lead annual IEP conferences as well as revisions conferences, move-in conferences, manifestation determination conferences, and any other necessary student data meetings* Analyze data with a specific purpose - develop individualized student goals, collaborate with teachers to make instructional adjustments, validate areas of strength and concern* Build partnerships with classroom teachers to assist with behavior management strategies * Communicate regularly with staff, families, and students regarding IEP and individual student needs* Manage both State and District compliance mandates* Create and present professional development activities for staff* Collaborate in the development of Functional Academics Program curriculum* Organize and lead post-secondary trips for students and families - college bound or vocational focused* Create various tools for data collection and recording based on individual need - academic and behavioral needs* Administer State-level examinations that follow specific guidelines and regulations Show less Teacher, Special Ed* Instruct non-diploma track students functional/life math skills as well as independent vocational skills with WCHS and within the community* Coordinate community-based instruction to assist student with becoming more independent and functional citizens* Create opportunities for students to experience job related skills to better prepare for after high school career* Develop curriculum calendar for functional math, independent/vocation skills, and community-based instruction based on individual student needs and abilities* Manage a caseload of both diploma and non-diploma track students Show less Department Head, Special Ed (7 years)* Coordinate/lead dept. meetings; train staff on new technology; organize/develop building-wide staff development opportunities; mentor new teachers; coordinate/manage intensive intervention classroomTeacher, Special Ed* Manage caseload of 25+ special needs students; develop/manage relationships with students, parents, teachers, & community members; instruct self-contained and teamed classes; regularly assess students based on IEP goals; maintain communication with teachers regarding student’s individual needs; settings include – self-contained core content, teamed core content, intensive intervention classroom, functional academics classroomFacilitator, Positive Behavior Instruction and Supports “PBIS” * Leader of building-wide team helping to end disproportionality of discipline data within the building by developing a plan of systems, data collection, and practices that support decision making, student/staff behavior, social competence and academic achievement School Improvement Committee Co-Chair Co-Chair (2-years)* Current team member (former co-chair) focused to help create a plan for the school that is academically focused, student centered, and safety committedCollegiate Guest Speaker (Differentiated Instruction) - University of Indianapolis (Spring 2012)RPMS 7th & 8th Softball Coach - 2005-2011 Show less

  • Special Education Department Chair

    Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Special Education Teacher of Record

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Functional & Vocation Teacher (9th-12th)

    Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Department Chair & Special Education Teacher

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2014
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  Greenfield-Central Schools

  Dec 2021 - now

  Student Services Coordinator