Catherine Griffith

• Coordinate the special education evaluation and eligibility process for a caseload of over 300 students per year
• Chair team meetings and maintain compliance of all special education timelines and documentation
• Maintain knowledge of appropriate grade level curriculum, research-based interventions, district programming and available services.
• Support department expansion with the opening of two additional school sites (17 classrooms)
• Assist in developing and providing mentorship and professional development for 32 classroom teachers
• Remain current with Federal, State regulations and assist with compliance and technical issues
• Facilitate communication among team members and families
• Review and provide feedback on IEPs prior to delivery to parents/guardians

EDUCATION SPECIALIST

• Collaborated with the Inclusion Team in order to develop appropriate levels of support for students
• Implemented direct interventions and specialized academic services
• Assessed students using both formal and informal assessment tools
• Co-taught grade level academics

INTERIM DEAN OF STUDENTS (2019/2020)

• Supported with daily operations of a K-5 public charted school
• Developed and facilitated professional development and staff meetings
• Oversaw behavioral interventions and restorative practices among students and staff members
• Implemented school safety plan
• Collaborated with school Director
• Effectively communicated with families

EDUCATION SPECIALIST (.6)

• Completed academic assessments and presented comprehensive reports for special education eligibility determination
• Developed effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provided specialized academic instruction, behavior intervention services and social emotional instruction

COLLABORATIVE PRINCIPAL (.4)

• Collaborated with a three member principal team to lead the day to day functions of a K-8 cooperative charter school
• Redeveloped and led the special education program
• Partnered with students, families, and staff in order to effectively navigate conflict resolution
• Developed opportunities for professional growth for faculty and staff members

• Investigated individual's concerns and complaints regarding special education and Section 504
• Promoted compliance with federal law, state law, and district policies to ensure that children with special education needs received services and supports to benefit from public education
• Assisted families and staff members in navigating the IEP and 504 processes

• Screened children between the ages of 3-5 in order to identify children in need of early childhood services (Child Find)
• Communicated and collaborated with general education early childhood teachers, support staff, parents, pediatricians, community partners, and special education team to preschool students in community based education centers
• Developed, implemented, and monitored special educaton supports
• Assessed elementary students in the areas of Reading, Written Language, and Mathematics in order to provide recommendations for services with special education team

• Supervised daily running of off-site program
• Trained support staff regarding educational and developmental needs of students
• Collaborated with co-teacher to instruct in the areas of Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Interactive Literacy, Nutrition, and Parenting