Director Of Student Services

• Jul 2017 - Present

Director, Special Education

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

• Homeless Education Liaison • Facilitate Pupil Personnel Services • Facilitate Child Find • Direct leadership over all special education programs and staff • Direct leadership over all ancillary programs and staff • Report to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education • Prepare and maintain reports, records and files. • Develop special education budgets and purchases. • Plan and organize District special education programs. • Supervise implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP). • Provide information, assistance, and counseling to parents and students. • Human Resource services • Professional Development • Manage and maintain applicant files. • Supervise the interview team for potential candidates • Develop and monitor IDEA Flow Through and Pre-School Grants. • Case Management • Collaborate with the Curriculum Director and the Director of Federal and State Programs • Create Transportation contracts for homeless and special circumstances Show less

Social Worker/Case Manager

• Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

• Collaborate with 23 home districts and agencies to meet the needs of students. • Case Management • Administer Adaptive Behavior Assessments. • Develop behavior plans for special education and alternative students. • Collaborate with teacher on behavior strategies for their classrooms • Weekly Social Work Summaries • Weekly classroom socialization groups • Group services and individual direct services • Collaborate with 23 home districts and agencies to meet the needs of students. • Case Management • Administer Adaptive Behavior Assessments. • Develop behavior plans for special education and alternative students. • Collaborate with teacher on behavior strategies for their classrooms • Weekly Social Work Summaries • Weekly classroom socialization groups • Group services and individual direct services