Cheryl Steed
Special Education Administration
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Special Educator Administrator with extensive background in adult/school-age K-12 education and success helping students achieve lasting success in classroom and workplace. Confidently develops reading and writing skills in adults and children with special needs to help achieve special education goals, GED or college admission. Motivated School Administrator with 20+ years of experience working with school faculty and staff to develop vocational and post-secondary goals for students. Experienced adult educator adept at developing hands-on information systems. Productive Special Education Coordinator offering 20+ years background implementing programs for adults and children with mental, learning and behavioral disabilities. Trains staff on special education innovations, creates educational programs, and analyzes student academic data. Proficient in Excell and Microsoft Programs. Dedicated to providing exceptional leadership to drive special education programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Special Education Process Coordinator
Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis , MO
2017.05 - Current
- Work with school-based staff to ensure compliance with timelines and accuracy for Individual Education Program (IEPs) and reevaluations,
- Attend necessary IEP meetings and initial staffing for students Provide staff in-service training regarding changes in federal law, state regulations and/or local guidelines,
- Assist with the development and implementation of procedures and forms to ensure that parents and students rights are protected under federal law and in compliance with state regulations,
- In-service school and district staff regarding responsibilities in the area of special education, such as, but not limited to, IEP development, retention of records, changes in federal state, or local regulations,
- Serve as the Coordinator of the Missouri Assessment Program Alternate
- Serve as the Coordinator of State Assessments for Special Education
- Serve as Compliance Coordinator of Special Education for St. Louis Public Middle Schools
- Creator and Chairperson of the St. Louis Public Schools Still I RISE Advocacy Program
- Coordinate the St. Louis Public School Special Olympics Program
- Surrogate Coordinator for St. Louis Public Schools
- Supervise Special Education Team Leaders
- Compile data and report findings
- Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive staff development to improve the abilities of general education and special education staff in working with students with disabilities in a variety of setting,
- Assist in developing and the implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies to assist school administrators, general and special educators
- Assist with the revision and collection of and manuals, procedures, and forms to maintain compliance of district with federal and state requirements
- Attend regular meetings with key administrators in special education and principals Report and provide support to administrators to provide updates and cover matters regarding student placement, court decisions and the St. Louis Public Schools district’s status in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Used Student Information System and Excel Spreadsheets to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop academic and behavior interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
Compliance Teacher/Hearing Officer
Interdistrict Choice Corporation, VICC, Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis , MO
2008.10 - 2017.05
- Work with school-based staff to ensure compliance with timelines and accuracy for Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and reevaluations,
- Attended necessary (VICC) IEP meetings and initial staffing for students, provided staff in-services training regarding changes in federal law, state regulations and/ or local guidelines,
- Assisted with the development and implementation of procedures used with forms to ensure that parents’ and students’ rights were protected under federal laws and in compliance with state regulations
- Inservice school and district staff regarding responsibilities in the area of special education, such as, but not limited to, IEP development, retention of records, changes in federal state, or local regulations,
- Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive staff development to improve the abilities of general education and special education staff in working with students with disabilities in a variety of setting,
- Assist in developing and implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies to assist general and special educators
- Facilitated Behavioral Hearings as the Hearing Officer for the Office of Special Education
- Assisted with the revision and compilation of and manuals, procedures, and forms to maintain compliance of district with federal and state requirements
- Attend regular meetings with the VICC (Desegregation Program) contact persons for updated issues regarding placement, court decisions and districts status in the Transfer program
- Evaluated fairness of trials to identify and remove bias and protect rights of every involved party.
- Collected public input on proposed changes and gave appropriate weight to provided opinions.
- Completed in-depth evaluations based on detailed data provided by academic assessments and related service providers.
Special Education Educator
Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis , MO
2000.08 - 2004.06
- Educated students identified as experiencing mild to severe challenges
- Developed transition services to forthcoming high school students
- Collaborated with parents to achieve educational success for their students
- Facilitated educational fieldtrips and planned events
- Facilitated workshops
- Served as casemanger to students with special education services and created their individual plans
- Served as community development chair and assisted with community projects
- Collaborated and developed educational plans with GEC teachers to support the educational delivery of special education services to students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Special Education Educator/Team Leader
Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis , MO
2000.08 - 2004.06
- Educated students identified as experiencing mild to severe educational challenges
- Developed transition services to forthcoming high school students
- Collaborated with parents to achieve educational success for their students
- Facilitated educational fieldtrips and planned events
- Served as director of the “21st Century Afterschool Program”
- Facilitated workshops
- Served as Department Head of the “Fred Jones” Classroom Discipline Training
- Served as casemanger to students who required special education services and created their individual education plans
- Served as community development chair and assisted with community projects
- Collaborated and developed educational plans with GEC teachers about the delivery of services to students with special needs
- Approved and established curriculum supports for students of varying abilities
- Served as mentor to new special education teachers
- Managed 9 special education teachers as the Department Head of Special Education
- Analyzed and deciphered data to approve student achievement
- Led team of educators and assistant teachers and confirmed delivery of engaging and interactive educational experiences and curriculum.
- Managed staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures.
- Met with school administration and reported regularly to Special Education Director regarding program, site and staff performance.
- Met with school administration and reported regularly to area manager regarding program, site and staff performance.
- Maintained clear and consistent communication with children, parents and school personnel.
Parent Educator (PAT)
Even Start /Webster Groves School District
Saint Louis , MO
1996.07 - 1999.04
- Worked with parents to ensure the understanding of their child’s developmental steps
- Traveled to various sites and homes of PAT parents,
- Taught educational strategies toward parenting “best practices” to parents
- Educated children from infancy to Grade 3
- Recruited teenage and adult students for GED classes
- Conducted ongoing GED sample tests to students
- Educated GED learners
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
Adult Education Instructor
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayettville , NC
1993.05 - 1995.05
- Recruited teenage and adult students for GED classes
- Conducted ongoing GED sample tests to students
- Educated GED learners
- Taught GED, ESL and Literacy Courses through the Community Education Department
- Facilitated award ceremonies
- Served as an educator to students of various ethnic, religious, and other diverse backgrounds
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Increased class numbers by 50% through referrals and word of mouth.
- Facilitated traditional, and hands-on training for over 30 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
Education
Doctor of Education Degree - Leadership in Teaching and Learning
Missouri Baptist University
2017
Education Specialist -
Lindenwood University
2010
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Lindenwood University: St. Charles
2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fontbonne University
2004
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Methodist: College
1992
Associate of Arts - Business and Social Science
Louisburg College
1990
High School Diploma - undefined
W. G. Enloe High School
1988
Skills
- Job training expertise
- On-the-job training proficiency
- Motivational techniques
- Innovative program development
- Process and performance improvement
- Skills assessments
- ESL teaching methods
- In-depth knowledge of Alternative Services
Accomplishments
- Worked with faculty and staff to create goals for more than 2,000 students individualized education programs.
- Administered alternative program training programs $2 million budget.
- Served as Administrator Special Education for Middle Schools.
- Successfully trained over 100 students enrolled in training programs and in special Schools.
- Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
- Achieved increase in compliance success by completing supportive resources with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
- Achieved academic gains for student through effectively helping with data and training models.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 administrators in the development of the districts Special Education Process Manual.
Affiliations
St. Louis National Association of University Women (NAUW) President
Christian Education Board (CEB) Member Temple Church of Christ
Missionary Christian Women's Auxiliary Event Coordinator for the Missionary Christian Women's AuxiliaryMidwestern District Council
Certification
- Missouri, School Leader (K-12), 08/04/2021-08/21/2025
- Missouri, Special Education Administration (K-12), 08/04/21-08/21/2025
- Missouri, Special Reading (K-12), 08/20/2009-04/21/2103
- Missouri, Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (K-12),4/21/2004-04/21/2103
Timeline
Special Education Process Coordinator
Saint Louis Public Schools
2017.05 - Current
Compliance Teacher/Hearing Officer
Interdistrict Choice Corporation, VICC, Saint Louis Public Schools
2008.10 - 2017.05
Special Education Educator
Saint Louis Public Schools
2000.08 - 2004.06
Special Education Educator/Team Leader
Saint Louis Public Schools
2000.08 - 2004.06
Parent Educator (PAT)
Even Start /Webster Groves School District
1996.07 - 1999.04
Adult Education Instructor
Fayetteville Technical Community College
1993.05 - 1995.05
Doctor of Education Degree - Leadership in Teaching and Learning
Missouri Baptist University
Education Specialist -
Lindenwood University
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Lindenwood University: St. Charles
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Methodist: College
Associate of Arts - Business and Social Science
Louisburg College
High School Diploma - undefined
W. G. Enloe High School
- Missouri, School Leader (K-12), 08/04/2021-08/21/2025
- Missouri, Special Education Administration (K-12), 08/04/21-08/21/2025
- Missouri, Special Reading (K-12), 08/20/2009-04/21/2103
- Missouri, Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (K-12),4/21/2004-04/21/2103