Zach Houle
@zachhoule
I develop specialized curriculum, lead IEP teams, and support students across special education settings.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Hillcrest Educational Centers, I lead a psychoeducational SEL classroom, writing IEPs, behavior plans, individualized plans, and progress updates while chairing IEP team meetings.
I plan and teach ELA, math, science, social studies, test preparation, and civics, developing specialized curriculum for students in special education and English language development.
Previously, I taught special education in middle and high school settings at Shaker Mountain School Union #70, Hoosac Valley Regional School District, and Pittsfield Public Schools. I co-taught academic classes, evaluated students using standardized assessments, supervised support staff, and coordinated student leadership and environmental programs.
Alongside teaching, I serve Northern Berkshire Adult Education & ESOL Program as Head Student Advisor, Remote Program Coordinator, and ADA & Technology Coordinator. I oversee advising, enrollment, assessments, accommodations, reporting, data management, and digital literacy instruction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Classroom SPED Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Lead teacher in a psychoeducational classroom, responsible for writing IEPs, behavior plans, and progress updates, evaluating students, and chairing IEP team meetings.
Head Student Advisor; Remote Program Coordinator; ADA & Technology Coordinator
Northern Berkshire Adult Education & ESOL Program
May 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Oversees student advising, enrollment, and assessment, supervises department staff, manages data and records, and provides digital literacy instruction.
Special Education Teacher, Middle School
Shaker Mountain School Union #70
Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Middle school special education teacher responsible for writing IEPs, behavior plans, and progress updates, co-teaching ELA and math, and coordinating student leadership and environmental programs.
Coordinator of Out-of-School Learning Time
Hoosac Valley Regional School District
Dec 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Developed after-school, vacation, and summer programs aligned with state frameworks, recruited and supervised staff, managed grants and budgets, and coordinated community partnerships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Westfield State University
Master of Education, Special Programs Instruction & Case Management
Master of Education in Special Programs Instruction & Case Management, conferred December 30, 2024.
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Psychology, Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology, conferred April 1, 2017.
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