Sarah Duncan
@sarahduncan1
Special education curriculum specialist at Frisco ISD, adapting grade-level standards into accessible functional academics and life-skills instruction.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Frisco ISD, I plan and adapt functional academics and life-skills instruction, translating grade-level standards into hands-on, accessible activities. I maintain IEP documentation and progress-monitoring data to guide instruction.
Across my curriculum and content development work, I designed ELA and math intervention blocks, curriculum units for special education settings, and virtual learning experiences for students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities.
At ARISE Schools, I supervised the development and monitoring of IEPs, 504 plans, FBA/BIPs, and manifestation determinations. I also collected, analyzed, and presented data for district reflection, staff training, audits, and compliance.
As an assistant principal across four districts, I oversaw campus operations and represented the Local Education Agency in 504, IEP, evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings. I hold master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Special Education and am a Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment Exemplary designated teacher.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Functional Academics Teacher
Frisco ISD
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Plans and adapts functional academics and life skills instruction, translating grade-level standards into hands-on, accessible activities. Maintains IEP documentation and progress monitoring data to guide instruction.
504 Coordinator, Campus Testing Coordinator & ARD Administrator
ResponsiveEd
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed the campus 504 process and served as administrator in ARD meetings. Organized and planned district and state testing for the campus.
Special Education Coordinator
FirstLine Schools
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Supervised development and monitoring of IEPs, 504 plans, FBA/BIPs, and manifestation determinations. Collected, analyzed, and presented data for district reflection, staff training, state audits, and compliance.
Special Education Teacher
Multiple School Districts
Jan 2002 - Dec 2022 (20 years 11 months)
Designed and implemented individualized learning, accommodation, and behavior intervention plans across a wide range of disability categories. Partnered with related service staff to assess student needs and design schedules and lessons.
Director of RTI, Intervention & 504
ARISE Schools
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Supervised development and monitoring of IEPs, 504 plans, FBA/BIPs, and manifestation determinations. Led data-driven School Building Level Committee meetings to identify and support students of concern.
Assistant Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Oversaw daily operations for staffs of 15–100 and student populations of 150–1,500, supporting budgets, scheduling, hiring, and afterschool programs. Represented the Local Education Agency (LEA) in 504, IEP, evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.
Assistant Principal
West Aurora SD 129
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw daily operations for staffs of 15–100 and student populations of 150–1,500, supporting budgets, scheduling, hiring, and afterschool programs. Represented the Local Education Agency (LEA) in 504, IEP, evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.
Assistant Principal
Cabarrus County Schools
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw daily operations for staffs of 15–100 and student populations of 150–1,500, supporting budgets, scheduling, hiring, and afterschool programs. Represented the Local Education Agency (LEA) in 504, IEP, evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.
Assistant Principal
Williamson County Schools
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw daily operations for staffs of 15–100 and student populations of 150–1,500, supporting budgets, scheduling, hiring, and afterschool programs. Represented the Local Education Agency (LEA) in 504, IEP, evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.
Elementary Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 11 months)
Taught elementary students in a public school setting.
Elementary Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 11 months)
Taught elementary students in a public school setting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, completed in 2004.
Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Special Education
Master of Education in Special Education K-12 from Tennessee State University, completed in 2003.
University of Tennessee at Martin
B.S., Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin, completed in 1999.
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Location
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