Amy Shelly

Instructional Leadership

• Provide instructional leadership by overseeing curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessment strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Analyze academic performance data to inform instructional practices and ensure alignment with state standards.
• Support teachers through classroom observations, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Promote evidence-based instructional strategies and inclusive learning environments.

School Management and Operations

• Manage day-to-day school operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and facility management.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal policies, including IDEA, ADA, and safety regulations.
• Supervise and evaluate all school staff to maintain a high standard of performance and accountability.
• Manage the annual school budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

Staff and Student Support

• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture that promotes academic and social-emotional growth.
• Lead the implementation of behavior intervention plans and school-wide discipline policies.
• Coordinate student support services including counseling, special education, and related services.
• Recruit, hire and retain qualified faculty and staff members.
• Ensure that residential students have an individual expanded core curriculum plan to promote social emotional and daily living skills
• Facilitate an understanding of behavior management and crisis intervention for students

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with parents, community organizations, and local stakeholders to support student success.
• Lead community tours to promote awareness of Helen Keller Schools mission, student population and comprehension educational programs.
• Communicate effectively with families through newsletters, meetings, and community events.
• Serve as the school’s representative in district and community initiatives.

Strategic Planning and Improvement

• Develop and implement a school improvement plan aligned with district goals.
• Use data to drive decisions related to instruction, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Lead accreditation and compliance efforts, ensuring continuous school improvement.
• Model ethical behavior, cultural responsiveness, and professional integrity.

Leadership and Professionalism

• Mentor academic director and student life director, teacher leaders, and new educators.
• Creates a positive, safe and inclusive work environment
• Models respect, empathy and professionalism while holding staff accountable to high expectations.

• Oversee a team consisting of teachers, paraprofessionals, behavior specialists, and related service providers within the campus environment.
• Uphold a safe environment for both students and staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Lead initiatives in curriculum development, implementation, and instructional accountability to enhance educational outcomes.
• Engage parents actively in their child's educational journey to foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Craft and manage the Master Schedule along with staff schedules to optimize operational efficiency.
• Guide and support new staff members through mentorship programs to facilitate their integration into the school community.
• Foster effective communication channels among staff and external departments within the district.
• Collaborate closely with behavior specialists to address student behavioral needs and promote a positive school climate.
• Utilize PowerSchool SIS for data entry, report generation, and navigation to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and eligibility processes.
• Stay informed about evolving federal and state regulations impacting special education services and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the School Improvement Plan, fostering continuous enhancement in educational practices.
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff, focusing on instructional and behavioral strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Manage state testing responsibilities at the building level. This includes test administrator training and management of testing materials.

• Collaborated extensively with the Special Education coordinator to maintain adherence to federal and state guidelines in special education processes and procedures.
• Oversaw the gifted program, managing staff and administering the gifted budget to ensure optimal program operation.
• Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and crafted Behavior Intervention Plans to address student behavioral challenges effectively.
• Facilitated manifestation determination meetings to assess the relationship between a student's disability and their behavior. Collaborate with principals in regards to disciplinary actions.
• Acted as a mediator in resolving conflicts between parents, school administrators, and teachers, fostering constructive resolutions.
• Provided mentorship to teachers, equipping them with the requisite knowledge and skills to develop legally defensible Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Completed essential state reports, including Indicators for Special Education, Gifted State Reports, and Restraint or Seclusion state reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Delivered comprehensive professional development sessions for district special education staff, promoting ongoing growth and skill enhancement.
• Orchestrated coordination efforts among parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and various service providers to address the diverse needs of students with conditions such as autism, Asperger's syndrome, or learning disabilities.
• Engaged in contentious meetings alongside parents and school attorneys, contributing to the resolution of legal matters and ensuring the protection of all parties' interests.

1. Develop and implement IEPs for collaborative and centralized units.

2. Communicate with parents in regards to students progress.

3. Manage classroom behaviors.

4. Develop lessons to teach children with disabilities.

5. Schedule intervention for students.

6. Collaborate with general education teachers and school administrators to provide opportunities for students with disabilities.