Megan Jones
Kooskia
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience for all elementary ages, skilled in behavior management and fostering relationships. Successfully collaborated on individualized education plans, enhancing student growth. Proficient in activity planning and progress monitoring, I create engaging learning environments that support students with or without special needs and promote their social development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional SPED
Clearwater Valley Highschool
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to SPED teachers
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
Paraprofessional / PE Teacher
Oakley Elementary School
08.2019 - 10.2025
- Taught Physical Education for 2 years part-time. I then started teaching PE 2 days a week, and taught a life skills class the other 2 days.
- This last year they asked me to move to the SPED program for one-on-one with a student with down syndrome while also teaching small groups and assisting in class rooms
- PE- Made all lesson plans for each class to help enhance the children's love for healthy living and being active.
- PE-Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a fun and structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- PE- Planned and executed Track and Field days and Award ceremony.
- Skills Class- Taught a mixture of science, game strategies, music and art
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, and faculty members.
- SPED-Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Attended IEP meetings to help develop individual plans for students growth and learning
Preschool Teacher
Jumpstart Preschool
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
Education
Cosmetology License -
Cosmetology School of Arts
Burley, ID06-2008
GED -
Homeschooled
Orofino, ID01-2004
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small and large group instruction
- Relationship building
- Learning strategies
- Activity planning
- Progress monitoring
- Child development
Certification
- Scribe for testing
- CPR certified
Classified staff of the year for 2023-2024 school year
At the end of each year all employees vote on classified and certified staff of the year. When voted in you are recognized at a school board meeting and again at the districts end of year collaboration. I was honored to be voted by my colleagues last year.
Timeline
Paraprofessional SPED
Clearwater Valley Highschool
02.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional / PE Teacher
Oakley Elementary School
08.2019 - 10.2025
Preschool Teacher
Jumpstart Preschool
08.2008 - 05.2014
Cosmetology License -
Cosmetology School of Arts
GED -
Homeschooled
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