Supervisor of Special Education & Nonpublic Programs

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

• 2017-2023

  • Used Keep Current, IEP Writer and HCSIS to maintain student records and prepare reports.

  • Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.

  • Facilitated numerous IEP meetings per year by using family-centered, strength-based approach.

  • Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.

  • Evaluated 50+ special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.

  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.

  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.

  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.

  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.

  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.

  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.

  • Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit state reports.

  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.

  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.

  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.

  • Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.

  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.

  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.

  • Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual instructors.

  • Acquired grants and other sources of funding for educational programs and projects and drafted proposals and agreements to support proper allocation.

  • Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.

  • Coached and observed 30+ teachers to improve teaching techniques.

  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.