April Johnson
Moorhead
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered special education professional with experience supporting students, families, and multidisciplinary teams in school-based settings. Skilled in facilitating collaborative communication, leading IEP processes, maintaining compliance with special education regulations, and building positive relationships with families and service providers. Experienced in coaching parents and staff to implement effective learning and behavioral strategies that support student success across environments. Strong background in conflict resolution, organization, documentation, and advocacy with a commitment to equitable educational outcomes. Seeking to transition into a Special Education Due Process Facilitator and Job Coach role to support students, families, and educational teams through effective coordination, compliance, and individualized transition planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Moorhead Public Schools
07.2011 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative communication among multidisciplinary teams, families, and service providers to support compliance with special education laws and create individualized student programming.
- Analyzed student data, evaluation results, and progress monitoring information to support educational decision-making.
- Led IFSP/IEP meetings while ensuring parent participation, documentation accuracy, and procedural safeguards were followed.
- Monitored timelines, evaluations, progress reports, and compliance requirements related to special education services.
- Provided guidance and support to new staff regarding accommodations, behavioral supports, and special education due process procedures.
- Built positive relationships with families through active listening, problem-solving, and culturally responsive communication practices.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Prior Lake - Savage School District
08.2001 - 06.2011
- Facilitated collaborative communication among multidisciplinary teams, families, and service providers to support compliance with special education laws and individualized student programming.
- Partnered with parents and caregivers to develop home-based learning strategies that increased student engagement, communication, independence, and skill development across daily routines.
- Interpreted and implemented IFSP/IEP procedures in accordance with federal, state, and district special education regulations.
- Led IFSP/IEP meetings while ensuring parent participation, documentation accuracy, and procedural safeguards were followed.
- Monitored timelines, evaluations, progress reports, and compliance requirements related to special education services.
- Analyzed student data, evaluation results, and progress monitoring information to support educational decision-making.
- Built positive relationships with families through active listening, problem-solving, and culturally responsive communication practices.
Education
Master's of Education - Teaching And Learning
St. Mary's University
Winona, MN05-2006
Skills
- Special Education Compliance & Due Process Coordination
- Conflict Resolution, Collaboration & Family Communication
- IEP Facilitation, Documentation & Case Management
- Student Transition Planning, Job Coaching & Advocacy
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Moorhead Public Schools
07.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Prior Lake - Savage School District
08.2001 - 06.2011
Master's of Education - Teaching And Learning
St. Mary's University
Licensures
Minnesota State Teaching License Early Childhood Special Education Birth to Age 6
Minnesota State Teaching License Autism Spectrum Disorders Birth to Age 6