Rebekah Dugan
Anderson,IN
Summary
I am an experienced educator and school leader seeking a role utilizing my expertise in educational leadership, special education, instructional practices, classroom management, and leading professional learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Special Services
Anderson Community Schools
Anderson, IN
11.2025 - Current
- Assist with the programming and coordination of special education, McKinney Vento, and Section 504 services within the district
- Serve as the point of contact and coordinator of all alternative placements (including mental health, residential, and day school facilities)
- Provide professional learning/training for special education teachers and administrators
- Coordinate placement of student teachers
- Coordinate homebound services
- Serve as Public Agency Representative for case conferences
- Assist with staffing for district-wide special education positions
- Write excess cost applications
- Hire and evaluate district level special education staff
Assistant Principal
Anderson High School, Anderson Community Schools
Anderson
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Coordinated all building operations, including safety and security, grounds, drills, and transportation
- Managed, developed, and administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and applicable laws
- Led building SEL/TBRI initiatives
- Coordinated all alternative placements
- Identified training needs of staff and led professional development
- Served on guiding coalition team to support best instructional practices with PLC collaborative teams and MTSS
- Monitored attendance and discipline data for the building
- Coached teachers in supporting classroom instruction and management systems
- Conducted teacher evaluations
Dean of Students
Anderson High School and Anderson Intermediate School, Anderson Community Schools
Anderson
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policies and applicable laws
- Supported staff to create and sustain classroom management systems that ensure a focus on learning and student success
- Communicated with parents, district officials, and public agencies as necessary
- Led professional development with staff
College & Career Pathways Specialist
D26 Career Center, Anderson Community Schools
Anderson
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with Ivy Tech to increase dual credit enrollments and certifications
- Facilitated professional development for staff
- Coordinated and proctored certification exams for students earning industry credentials
- Mentored and supported new CTE teachers
Special Education Case Manager
Anderson High School, Anderson Community Schools
Anderson
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed caseload of 100+ students with IEPs: conducted IEP meetings, wrote and disseminated IEPs, progress monitored, developed FBAs and BIPs, wrote transition plans, and ensured legal compliance with all paperwork
- Facilitated communication with families, teachers, administration, and outside agencies as needed.
- Tracked graduation progress of caseload students
Peer Assistance & Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher
Anderson Community Schools
Anderson
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Observed, supported, and evaluated new and veteran teachers involved in PAR process.
- Evaluated knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, classroom management, and professional responsibilities of teachers
- Provided professional development in areas of classroom management and instructional strategies
- Made recommendations on support offered and status of teacher contracts to Board of Review
Classroom Teacher - Special Education
10th Street Elementary and Highland High School, Anderson Community Schools
Anderson
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Taught self-contained and co-taught classes in grades 2-12
- Maintained caseloads of students with IEPs
- Developed FBAs and BIPs
- Maintained progress monitoring of all caseload students
- Conducted case conferences
- Assisted with student scheduling
- Developed curriculum maps for self-contained classes
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1999
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Introduction to Social & Emotional Learning Practices
- Social & Emotional Learning: Overview and Practices for ACSC
- AFT Professional Learning: Accessible Literacy Framework
- AFT Professional Learning: Managing Antisocial Behavior
- AFT Professional Learning: Foundations of Effective Teaching I and II
Timeline
Assistant Director of Special Services
Anderson Community Schools
11.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
Anderson High School, Anderson Community Schools
07.2022 - 11.2025
Dean of Students
Anderson High School and Anderson Intermediate School, Anderson Community Schools
01.2018 - 01.2022
College & Career Pathways Specialist
D26 Career Center, Anderson Community Schools
01.2017 - 01.2018
Special Education Case Manager
Anderson High School, Anderson Community Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
Peer Assistance & Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher
Anderson Community Schools
01.2012 - 01.2016
Classroom Teacher - Special Education
10th Street Elementary and Highland High School, Anderson Community Schools
01.1999 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Special Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Ball State University