Christopher Clark
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Instruction & Accountability Coordinator at Herberg Middle School with expertise in IEP development and data analysis. Proven track record in program implementation and compliance monitoring, fostering collaboration among educators to enhance student success. Adept at behavioral interventions, ensuring tailored support for diverse learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instruction & Accountability Coordinator
HERBERG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pittsfield, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Special education administrator with a caseload of 115+ students
- Consult and collaborate with general education, special education and intervention teachers
- Collect, analyze and interpret intervention program data
- Schedule and hold IEP team meeting in role of team chair
- Write student IEPs with input from the team
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure IEP compliance and implementation
- Consult with guidance counselors to ensure appropriate student class placement
- Consult with related service providers to ensure services are provided appropriately
- Serve as liaison and point of contact with outside agencies
- Chair/member of building student success team
- Chair/member of building attendance team
- Member of Herberg instructional leadership team
- Member of Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association executive/negotiations committee
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities 5-12)
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL- HIGHPOINT CAMPUS
Lenox, USA
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Write, review and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP) for all classroom students
- Prepare students for mandated state exams, MCAS, Regents, Alt-Assessments, etc
- Differentiate lesson plan for Social Studies, Science, Math, ELA and Life Skills for multiple ability levels
- Adjust lessons and incorporate multiple methodologies to meet student’s needs
- Supervise classroom staff and Teacher Assistants
- Collect data, analyze, plan and implement in-class Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
- Prepare notes and participate in weekly medication review meetings for students
- Participate in quarterly treatment plan meetings for students
Skills
- IEP development
- Data analysis
- Program implementation
- Compliance monitoring
- Behavioral interventions
- Collaboration skills
Timeline
Special Education Instruction & Accountability Coordinator
HERBERG MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Disabilities 5-12)
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL- HIGHPOINT CAMPUS
01.2015 - 01.2021