Jeana Scott
Bella Vista
Summary
Special Education Coordinator and Speech Pathologist with 37 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desires position in Bentonville Public Schools as LEAD to ensure high quality skills to assist with special education staff, student, and parent needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator/Speech and Language Pathologist
Arkansas Arts Academy Rogers AR
Rogers, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists.
- Coordinated training sessions for special education team
- Monitored student progress through data analysis
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance students needs
- Implemented interventions tailored to diverse learning needs, improving student engagement and achievement.
- Managed a caseload of special education students
- Facilitated IEP meetings
- Coordinated with outside state agencies .
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Used SEAS, Dsctop, and EdPlan to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Coordinated the delivery of specialized services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling for eligible students.
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to student performance benchmarks aligned with regulatory requirements.
Special Education Director / 504 Coordinator
Arkansas Arts Academy Rogers AR
Rogers, AR
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Coordinated professional development workshops
- Mentored teaching staff for sharing best practices in education.
- Led regular meetings with faculty members to discuss practices in special education and compliance
- Collaborated closely with parents to address individual student concerns, fostering a supportive home-school partnership focused on success for each child.
- Oversaw successful accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Speech Pathologist Lead Coordinator/Provider
Emerge Therapy Services
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted comprehensive speech assessments to identify communication disorders and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques to improve clients' speech clarity and language skills
- Prioritized competing deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all tasks were completed on time without compromising quality.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Trained team members on therapy services and responsibilities to support clients and parents
- Evaluated client progress through regular assessments, adjusting treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for client needs by facilitating communication between families, educators, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained detailed documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of patient progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
Speech Pathologist
Bentonville Public Schools
Bentonville, AR
08.1998 - 05.2017
- Assessed speech and language disorders through comprehensive evaluations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on student needs and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to support student progress and outcomes.
- Monitored and documented student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients with various speech and language disorders.
- Enhanced patient communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
Education
M.Ed. - Speech and Language Pathology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma12-1988
Skills
- Collaboration and rapport with team members
- Coordinating due process meetings to ensure all stakeholders are present
- Proficient in due process procedures and compliance
- Knowledge of special education programs - SEAS, Attain, Script, and DSCTop Medicaid
- Building level designee for special education team
- Organizational and time management skills
- Kindergarten transition experience - transfer from preschool to school age
- Experience with students of all disabilities and behavioral challenges
- Positive relationships with parents and good communication skills for problem solving and planning
- Proficient knowledge of placement and programming from referral to programming conference
Certification
- Arkansas Department of Education - Speech Language Pathologist - Lifetime
- Certificate of Clinical Competence- American Speech and Hearing Association
- Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology Licensure
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator/Speech and Language Pathologist
Arkansas Arts Academy Rogers AR
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Director / 504 Coordinator
Arkansas Arts Academy Rogers AR
06.2020 - 08.2024
Speech Pathologist Lead Coordinator/Provider
Emerge Therapy Services
06.2017 - 05.2020
Speech Pathologist
Bentonville Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
Northeastern State University
M.Ed. - Speech and Language Pathology
Northeastern State University