About
James Koontz, Ed.D., is the Coordinator of Moderate Severe Instruction in the Division of Special Education for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Previous job roles include in-home play facilitation for students with autism, teaching an autism program in middle school, guiding other teachers as an autism support teacher, co-leading the expansion of inclusive opportunities for students to attend their neighborhood schools and serving as the Coordinator of Transition Service. James brings these experiences to his work with students and staff across LAUSD as he support students with extensive support needs from Transitional Kindergarten to Adult Transition. By focusing on inclusivity and student-centered planning, James is working to make schools a more welcoming place for all types of learners and to help students achieve at their highest potential.