Responsible for coaching teaching staff to high quality learning standardsLeading building culture that supports the whole childOversee Day to day operations for 3 sitesDirect supervisor for approx. 40 staffHead Start Management Team memberData review for continuous improvement

Estimated staffing requirements and allocated according to student needCoordinated facility space necessary to meet student and program needs.Researched, evaluated and selected materials to promote learning.Implemented in-service training and staff development programs in the areas of Special Education, Section 504, Relationship based Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness for adults and students, and Universal Design for LearningCollaborated with educators to develop optimal teaching environmentsCollaboratively developed a department Mission and Vision grounded in educational excellence and social and emotional wellbeingResearched, adopted and implemented a k-12 Social Emotional Curriculum continumEffectively management multiple federal grants for Special Education and Early LearningSuccessfully led School based Health Care Services during the COVID pandemicImplemented procedures district wide to prevent and manage the spread of COVID 19Responsible for the successful implementation of School based mental health services district wideResponsible for the successful implementation of Positive Behavior Supports and Services district wideResponsible for the effective management and program development of the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (EI/ECSE Services)Supervised and evaluated the implementation of Early Learning programming district wideDistrict Cabinet member

• Developed a thriving department with a culture of excellence and data drive decision makingEstimated staffing requirements and allocated according to student needCoordinated facility space necessary to meet student and program needs.Researched, evaluated and selected materials to promote learning.Lead IDEA compliance training for all staffSuccessfully managed a 85 million dollar budgetDeveloped and supervised a new team for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Evaluation and Kindergarten Transition Team

• Develop and implement department vision, mission and strategic plan• Foster a positive work culture with high expectations and expertise • Oversee the equitable allocation of 900 certified and classified staff to schools• Responsibly manage and leverage a $74-million budget to meet the needs of 7100 students who qualify for special education services• Effectively communicate and build connections with internal and external stakeholders• Hire and train new staff that support department vision • Ensure the implementation of IDEA in over 85 PPS schools, charters and community based options• Key member of district Office and Teaching and Learning team

• Developed and implemented district wide training for IDEACollaborative member of the Department of Early Learners, PPSMember of the Multnomah County Early Learners CounselManaged all of the Special needs nursing contractsPromoted academic performance by setting educational standards and goals for students.Supported building administrators with Special Education and legal challengesCollaborated with educators to develop an optimal teaching environment.

• Supervise early childhood team• Support/supervise special education programs in k-8 buildings• Provide program and professional development to new classroom model • Oversee System Performance Review & Improvement process for District• District wide professional development and IEP compliance

•Support special education programs in 36 schools within PPS•Support to staff and building administrators •Provide district wide training on special education law and district policy•Curriculum purchasing and training•Observation and evaluation of staff performance•Participate in System Performance Review & Improvement process•Task groups and district policy development