Donnabel Rayburn

Summary:

Effectively lead and carry out the mission of East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English Learners through an effective language instruction educational program, high quality professional development, parent and family engagement, and continuous program improvement.

Essential Duties:

• Work with the director to keep the ESL Program on track to meet Adult Ed Program goals.
• Work with Data System personnel to create the new year classes in the record-keeping system.
• Schedule regular enrollment dates and ongoing registration, create/ Update enrollment procedures, create ESL classes, student placement, and assign work schedules for teachers.
• Check SOCPR, enter information into SIS forms, assure sufficient Intake Forms and supplies for Registration and on-going needs for the fiscal year.
• Verify that test logs are complete for each test session and verify ESL Program has the required books or that they can be ordered by the students.
• Assure correct data is included in the ESL DATA FILE for the new year in July and updated with new students in January, and track ESL students' growth.
• Tracks transfers and drops and report Progress Tracking at the end of the Fiscal Year using Table 4
• Verify that all students entering the ESL Program have been sent to LCTCS Record Keeping and TABE CLAS-E Pre-test and Post Test data
• Assist students with their educational needs and address concerns ( changes of work schedules-class schedule and etc.), and meet with students who have special problems.
• Set up Burlington English slots and classes, assign Distance Learning opportunities, and create Extra Classes.
• Verify that teachers check & correct variances between teachers' attendance hours and SYSTEM attendance hours.
• Continually update staff training in proctoring TABE CLAS-E tests and training teachers to use the TABE CLAS-E and facilitate professional development opportunities.
• Track teacher absences and assign substitutes.
• Monitor teachers’ plans and possible departures from the part-time teaching position, recruit part-time teachers as needed and assist the director with the hiring process: contact potential candidates, send out emails of information, follow up with scheduling interviews, and other tasks as needed.
• Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students and faculty to foster positive learning outcomes supportive environment.
• Represent the district's ESL program to regional and national collaborative efforts and advancement

Summary: The primary responsibility of the Special Education Compliance Facilitator is to ensure that Special Education personnel remain compliant with State and Federal regulations through the timely development and submission of evaluations and IEPs. The Special Education Compliance Facilitator also serves as a resource to all school personnel on points of policy and procedure as well as instructional assistance in the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Tracks and informs teachers of upcoming re-evaluation and IEP due dates at their assigned school sites.

● Disseminates current class rolls to teachers and therapists at their assigned school sites.

● Writes and conducts all Initial and Interim IEPs at assigned school sites.

● Updates changes in teacher/student assignments at assigned school sites using special education software.

● Reviews IEPs and if the IEP is not compliant or is of questionable quality, the Special Education Compliance Facilitator will immediately inform the teacher and the school-site administrator that the IEP must be reconvened.

● Provides one-on-one assistance in writing IEPs with special education personnel in need.

● Provides training to special education personnel on how to develop compliant IEPs as well as how to utilize the IEP software.

● Facilitates the transfer of students with disabilities from one school to another including coordinating with the Transportation Department, informing all pertinent school personnel of the transfer, moving specialized equipment and training appropriate personnel.

● Provides training to special education personnel on policies and procedures and other topics relative to special education.

● Monitors compliance reports to assist in tracking re-evaluations and renewal of IEPs.

● Monitors the student’s records using the IEP software database to ensure successful submission of data to the State Department of Education.

● Communicates software problems to the Network Specialist using the tracking method as specified by the Special Education administration.

● Coordinates communication and training for teachers on software updates

● Develops reports as needed

● Assists administration and special education personnel with difficult special education issues and facilitates resolutions.

● Monitors special education folders and IEP folders for compliance with policies as it pertains to their assigned sites.

• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
• Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support ESS teachers and students' development and personal growth.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students and staffs.
• Guided ESS teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicated frequently with supervisors, parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback on issues and concerns as well as discuss strategic positive collaborative plans and endeavors.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.

Summary: Serves as liaison for Exceptional Student Services concerning matters regarding integration of students with disabilities with non-disabled students on a regular school campus. Assists teachers in designing programs for students that would provide meaningful and appropriate learning experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, implements, and provides in-service training for administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and others regarding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

• Provides technical assistance to principals and school personnel to assist in the integration of students with disabilities with non-disabled students.

• Serves as resource person to school personnel regarding LRE.

• Monitors the status of students being integrated on regular school sites for compliance.

• Assists school personnel in selecting appropriate instructional materials and equipment and helps process requisitions for materials and equipment.

• Keeps abreast of current policies and procedures for integrating students with disabilities.

• Confers with other departments to keep them abreast of current policies and procedures regarding LRE.

• Ensures the implementation of long-range plans by writing and coordinating programs to enhance and expand the LRE concept.

• Consults with IEP team members and attends IEP meetings to facilitate LRE placements.

• Checks IEPs prepared by the ESS teachers, insured accuracy of information/student’s data, and submitted them to data management

• Observes the Special Education teacher’s instruction through pop in visits, provided immediate feedback, and conferred with the principal on the results of the observation when necessary

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as required.

• Actively plans and engages in activities that enhance their own professional growth.

• Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
• Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
• Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
• Developed cross-curricular connections within lesson planning to reinforce key concepts across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
• Increased student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and incorporating diverse learning materials.
• Improved student engagement by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced diversity and promoted mutual respect among classmates.
• Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
• Encouraged peer collaboration through cooperative group activities that fostered teamwork skills while enhancing overall comprehension of subject matter.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• 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.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
• Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
• Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.

• Built over Institutional, Regional, and National Teachers In-Service trainings from conception through delivery while developing curriculum, training collateral, progress reports and client specifications.Supported leadership by participating in team meetings and workshops to identify process improvements and quality measures for Institutional, Regional, and National training.
• Optimized training curriculum with team exercises, group discussions and lectures.
• Presented Institutional, Regional, and National training programs to new staff members while assessing talent for performance evaluations.
• Designed comprehensive curriculums based on thorough research and industry best practices, leading to improved skill development.
• Partnered with subject matter experts across various departments to develop highly specialized content tailored to specific job roles, maximizing employee efficiency upon completion of courses.
• Collaborated with departmental managers to identify individual employee development needs, creating customized learning plans that targeted specific skill gaps.
• Evaluated participant progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders by conducting regular meetings addressing any concerns or suggestions related to program implementation or content development process.
• Established a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration and professional growth for participants.
• Enhanced training effectiveness by incorporating interactive learning strategies and multimedia presentations.
• Utilized distance learning platforms effectively to deliver engaging virtual training sessions for remote employees or clients nationwide.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
• Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
• Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
• Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
• Improved team productivity by implementing collaborative content calendar, ensuring timely publication across all platforms.

• Achieved revenue growth through strategic pricing adjustments in response to shifting market conditions.
• Facilitated high-level negotiations with key stakeholders, securing beneficial agreements for all parties involved.
• Drove organizational success through the development of sustainable long-term business plans aligned with overall corporate goals.
• Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails, and technical documents with minimal supervision.
• Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielding questions.
• Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between employees at all levels within the organization.
• Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
• Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
• Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.