Scott Firzlaff

5520 Carver Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002

563-451-4130
sfirzlaff@dbqschools.org
Certification

State of Iowa Master Educator License

K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
K-8 Social Studies
Coaching Authorization
PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor, July 2015

Education

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Masters of Arts in Administration, July 2015
PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, Kansas
Masters of Arts Degree, June 2008
Curriculum and Instruction
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts Degree, December 1999
Elementary/Middle Level Education with a social studies endorsement (K-8)

Teaching
Experience

Student Needs Facilitator/Assistant Athletic Director

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque, Iowa
Fall 2012 Present
Social Studies Teacher (World History and World Geography and Cultures)
Dubuque Senior High School
Dubuque, Iowa
Fall 2010 Spring 2012
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher (American History)
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque, Iowa
Fall 2005 Spring 2010

Leadership
Experience

House Chair, Fall 2012 Present

Assist in planning and leading meeting
Disseminate information to other staff members
Site Council Member, Fall 2012 Present
Create and present behavior data
Analyze data along with other stakeholders
Green Dot Staff and Student Trainer, 2013 Present
Plan and teach lessons to students and staff
Attend regular meeting to improve implementation
Building Leadership Team Member, 2012 Present
Attend daily meeting to discuss a variety of building topics
Child Study Member, 2012 Present
Collaborate with the AEA and other outside agencies on students needing assistance
Present a recap of weekly behavior issues and concerns
Student Need Facilitator, 2012 Present
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Scott Firzlaff
5520 Carver Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002
563-451-4130
sfirzlaff@dbqschools.org

Collaborates with administration, teacher, parents, and students

Processes all behavior referrals
Investigator in any bullying and harassment forms

Member of the districts Activity Council, 2012 Present

Participate with superintendent, board member, and other athletic directors to help move
forward the strategic plan when it comes to activities and athletics
Check and Connect Mentor, 2015 Present
Collaborate with families to help find a sense of school engagement with their child
Weekly meeting with students to discuss, attendance, grades, behaviors, and future plans
Dubuque Education Association Contract Negotiator, 2002 Present
Attend work sessions with the school district to bargain a working contract
Provide education to members when contractual changes occur
Technology Committee, Fall 2007 Spring 2010
Presented technology plans to administration site council, and parent organizations
Created acceptable use procedures to be taught in classes

Professional
Memberships

Association for Middle Level Education

Dubuque Education Association
Iowa State Education Association
National Education Association

Coaching
Experience

Middle School Football, Girls and Boys Basketball, Track, and 6th grade basketball skills
High School Baseball at the freshman, sophomore and assistant varsity level

Continued
Education

Check and Connect

AEA1, Elkader, Iowa
Winter 2015
PBIS Booster Training
AEA1, Elkader, Iowa
Fall 2014
National PBIS Conference
Chicago, Illinois
Fall 2012
CPI Certification
Dubuque Community School District
Yearly

Technology

Fluent in Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

Fluent in the Behavior Management System

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5520 Carver Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002
563-451-4130
sfirzlaff@dbqschools.org

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