Paige Johnson

Disability Services and Program Coordinator with 14+ years of experience coordinating disability, educational, developmental, and health-related services for children and families. Expertise in individualized support planning, case management, health service coordination, behavioral and developmental strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration, staff coaching, and family consultation. Adept at assessing complex needs, coordinating services across providers, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and translating individual needs into effective support strategies.

Strong record of fostering collaboration among educators, healthcare and therapeutic professionals, families, and community partners to promote safety, inclusion, independence, and improved outcomes.

Disabilities Coordinator - Metropolitan Action Commission - Nashville, TN

(2018)

• Coordinate disability and inclusion support across Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms, helping ensure children receive individualized, developmentally appropriate services.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, specialists, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to identify developmental needs and implement effective classroom supports.
• Develop and monitor individualized support plans, accommodations, safety plans, progress-monitoring tools, and classroom strategies for children with disabilities and developmental concerns.
• Provide coaching and consultation to teaching staff on inclusive practices, autism supports, positive behavior strategies, communication, adaptive/self-help skills, transitions, and classroom participation.
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving and decision-making around complex student needs, helping teams identify practical strategies and consistent responses.
• Support coordination with educational and therapeutic partners, including school-system and early-intervention providers, to promote continuity of services for children and families.
• Use observation, documentation, and child outcome information to guide interventions, monitor progress, and adjust supports as needed.

Exceptional Education Teacher - Antioch Middle School - Nashville, TN

(2014 - 2017)

• Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) addressing the academic, behavioral, communication, and functional needs of students with diverse disabilities.
• Partnered with general education teachers, special education staff, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, families, and other professionals to provide coordinated student support.
• Co-taught general education classes and provided accommodations, differentiated instruction, and targeted support to promote access to the curriculum in inclusive settings.
• Applied evidence-based instructional strategies, positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), and assistive technology to increase engagement and support student success.
• Facilitated collaborative problem-solving and decision-making to address complex student needs and develop individualized solutions.

Master of Arts - Special Education - Georgetown College (2012)

Bachelor of Science - Communication - Pikeville College (2009)