Paul Flaherty Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Lombard, IL

-Provided supportive social work services at York Center and Stevenson Elementary Schools in District 45 Villa Park.

Roosevelt High School

-Provided consultation and support to new administrative team, analyzing curriculum alignment, grading practices, disciplinary procedures and attendance initiatives.-Coached teachers in improving instructional practices.

Thurgood Marshall

• Achieved above average growth in math and reading as measured by the NWEA MAP growth measure- SY12 & SY13.
• Improved the number of students meeting or exceeding grade level norms as measured by NWEA MAP in reading by 14% from SY13 to SY14
• Improved attendance from 91.2% to 93.5% after implementing a three tier system of interventions and supports, including check in/check out and teacher advocates monitoring specific at risk students.
• Improved safety and security of the building, lowering the number of administrative referrals per student by 46% and the number of serious discipline infractions per student by 56%
• Improved school climate, moving to Organized for School Improvement as measured by the 5Essentials Survey, with strong implementation in effective leadership and ambitious instruction.
• Cultivated positive learning climate as measured by the 5Essentials Survey and the PBIS SET evaluation tool tool (100% implementation in 2013), in the context of a teachers' strike and school board actions changing.

Villa Park, IL

• Assisted in the development of a comprehensive, building-wide curriculum mapping initiative through which staff identified the facts students need to know, the concepts they should understand, and skills they must.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Student Intervention Plan that met all statewide requirements with regard to RtI while also addressing students’ behavior, academic performance.
• Coordinated the development and highly successful implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program as internal coach and leader of the Universal team.
• Coordinated the development and implementation of a building discipline plan.
• Collaborated with principal, staff and students to achieve targeted improvements in student achievement and meet AYP three consecutive years- 2008, 2009 & 2010 as well as AYP in SPED subgroup for reading and math in.
• Facilitated staff development on diverse learning styles for African American, Latino and low income student populations.

Villa Park, IL

• Developed and presented social skills and bully prevention curricula in classroom and group settings.
• Reviewed, developed and implemented plans for school and community crisis intervention. Assisted in the coordination of responses to school tragedies that minimized disruption to the learning environment and.
• Provided training to teachers and staff on mental health and behavior issues.
• Provided consultation to teachers and parents for behavior management and referrals for collateral services.
• Provided therapy and counseling to students.
• Conducted social developmental studies.

Bloomingdale, IL

• Provided cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children.
• Provided consultation, coaching and spiritual direction to individuals.
• Supported active student and family participation in the development of measurable IEP goals

Arlington Heights, IL

• Coordinated service delivery in northern Cook and northern Kane counties.
• Recruited, trained and supported volunteer development for disaster relief, health and safety training, and community disaster education.
• Administered area service center; monitored budget and facility; prepared operational plan; coordinated disaster services.
• Developed community partnerships and fund raising events, e.g., Red Cross Run.

Chicago, IL

• Recruited to strengthen non-relative Spanish-speaking foster care program.
• Trained and supervised 10-14 case managers to monitor children in non-relative placements.
• Provided support and ongoing training programs to foster parents.
• Consulted with clinical director to address clients’ needs for collateral services and referrals.
• Advocated for rapid resolution to permanency goals.
• ICOT (Illinois Council on Training) Effective Supervision trainer

Chicago, IL & Quechultenango, Guerrero, Mexico

• Established and directed Archdiocesan mission in Guerrero, Mexico.
• Coordinated pastoral team in development and implementation of pastoral plan.
• Built a pastoral center with residence, office facilities, and classrooms.
• Managed budget and communications with local diocese. Conducted evangelization and leadership training for 24 villages across a mountainous area of 250 square miles.
• Supervised volunteers and student interns in intensive immersion experiences.
• Provided ministry to large predominantly Latino parishes with large private elementary schools. Directed religious education program and social services program.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Urban Ministry; ;Theology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology