Michael Ray Email & Phone Number

Waukegan Il

Buffalo Grove High School

-Review all Case Managers/Related Service Personnel information inserted into IEP’s, to insure all necessary forms and legal documentation for Special Education are within compliance with state laws-Assists in coordinating of district and related services, for initial and revaluations and program placements within the continuum of services-Act as the LEA at IEP meetings-Participated in Positive Behavioral Interventions i.e. developing function-based supports of students with mild to moderate behavior-Contextual fit and implementation and evaluation planning-Participate in Early Intervention Teams “EIT”, for suggestions and/or recommendations for initial evaluations i.e. 504 or special education services-Articulation meetings with middle schools-Identification of incoming special education, and 504 freshmen-Identify needed test accommodations-Provide list of students who are tested via DLM-Identify students who may require additional observations or meetings for possible outside placements i.e. public therapeutic, and/or private day placements-Maintain constant communication with the middle school Case Managers and parents-List created of equipment, technology, and transportation needs-Course placement recommendations, based on classroom performance, sender school, Case Manager, Department Chair input-Parent and student curriculum presentations and tour at high school-Sender school IEP Annual Review meetings at home high school -Recommendations for students who qualify for ESY and possible summer school classes-Responsible for training all special education staff on online IEP program-Tested system, reported problems, developed presentation to teach system to Case Mangers, Related Services Personnel and Administration-Developed Binders for staff with the following procedures in them-Outlined list of IEP progression, action steps to be taken before, during, and after an IEP-Educational Team expectations-Measurable Smart Goals, updates, and procedures.

Mundelein Il

➢ Responsible for all Special Education documentation in the school which includes the following:• IEP’s, Annual, 3 year Domain, initial, updates, processing incoming and outgoing students, vocational testing , transition services, and ACT registration and accommodations. Collaborated with all school professional that are involved with the placement, identification, and educational progress of a student. I have arranged educational services and communication according to state law, with school officials, team members, and parents. I schedule meetings, testing, and all necessary communication in an effective structured way. ➢ Skills:• Demonstrate fair, consistent, clear expectations to staff.• Ability to demonstrate teaching and adult role modeling by displaying integrity and respect with students and staff.• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.• Ability to manage, lead and motivate others.➢ Implemented the following:• Student information system updates• Behavioral & Academic charting, obtaining accurate percentages for updating benchmark progress. • Write IEP’s • Organized classroom learning environments to enhance learning and decrease inappropriate behaviors (teacher & students).• Teacher, parent communication.• Developed a new Transition Services Program.➢ Expectations:• Have teachers deliver the district’s curriculum, in a professional way.• Maintain high expectation from students and staff.• Make sure that everything is organized.• Meet the needs of every student that receives Special Education Services.• That we are always assessing, developing and utilizing special education services, if needed.• Evaluated 19 staff and faculty. • Oversee in-service planning and implementation.• Schedule student classes and update student transcripts.• Develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum in collaboration with staff.• Oversee school discipline program.

Director Of Special Education Type75 Endorsement, Director Of Special Education, A

The Director of Special Education endorsement prepares teachers, administrators and other professionals for administrative roles.

Bachelor'S Degree/Minor In Psychology, Special Education And Teaching, A

Special education degree programs prepare students for a career as a teacher, specifically for K-12 students with mild to moderate.

Master'S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction

Education – Technology, Instruction, and Curriculum

Type 75 General School Administration, Education, A

The educational leadership graduate program is designed for licensed and experienced educators who want to take on leadership roles.