JILL HUGHES
Easthampton
Summary
Apply expertise in staff supervision and service coordination to improve program implementation, and socially-significant outcomes for individuals with disabilities across various settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Holyoke Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee PK-12th+ specialized curriculum implementation in self-contained/ inclusion settings
- Supervise district-wide special education coaching & training
- Support principals in staff observations/evaluations
- Align special education initiatives with general education inclusive practices
- Develop and implement district-wide professional development series for educators, paraeducators, and related staff
Special Education Director of Intensive Needs
Holyoke Public Schools
07.2014 - 06.2024
- Supervised district-wide BCBA's, ABA instructional programming and consultation services
- Created and led district-wide RBT training
- Oversight of self-contained programs, program evaluation, and preparatory skill building for intentional inclusive experiences
- Provided special education administrative supervision for three PK-8 schools & Extended Year Services (ESY)
- Provided ongoing family and community stakeholder collaboration, advocacy, and resolution support
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – District
Holyoke Public Schools
10.2008 - 06.2014
- Provided ongoing consultation and training to IEP teams, families, and related stakeholders (PK-age 22)
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments, behavior support plans, and skills-based evaluations
- Developed, monitored, and implemented ABA-based instructional plans, data planning and analysis
- Led professional development initiatives for special education teachers and related support staff
- Led collaborative planning with a variety of IEP service providers
Home-Based BCBA
Private Practice – Greater Boston, MA
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments, Functional Analyses, and skills-based evaluations.
- Created and monitored ABA programming to teach socially significant skills in a variety of settings
- Trained & supervised ABA therapists in evidence based practices
- Provided parent training for skill generalization
- Led multidisciplinary team collaboration meetings for aligned practices and planning
Education
Ed.S - Behavioral Education
Simmons College
Boston, MA01.2004
M.Ed. - Special Education
Simmons College
Boston, MA01.2003
B.S. - Psychology
UMASS Amherst
01.1998
Skills
- Special Educational Leadership
- Disability and Inclusive Practice Expertise
- Client-centered Approach
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA)
- Special Education Administrator License
- Severe Disabilities Teaching License (all levels)
Timeline
Special Education Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Holyoke Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Director of Intensive Needs
Holyoke Public Schools
07.2014 - 06.2024
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – District
Holyoke Public Schools
10.2008 - 06.2014
Home-Based BCBA
Private Practice – Greater Boston, MA
01.2004 - 08.2008
Ed.S - Behavioral Education
Simmons College
M.Ed. - Special Education
Simmons College
B.S. - Psychology
UMASS Amherst
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