Desireah Osborne
Director of Special Education
Aston ,PA
Summary
Highly accomplished Special Education Director with 20 years of experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles. Skilled in supervising large multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, psychologists, and related service specialists. Adept at organizing and providing individualized programming that leads student growth and success. Strong skills in working collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Special Education
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Effectively leads a multidisciplinary team to deliver highly effective and legally defensible educational programs for special education students
- Successfully navigates and resolves legal claims in collaboration with counsel, protecting the institution's interests and ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- Maintains school-wide compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including IDEA.
- Optimizes student learning outcomes by collaboratively designing and implementing effective programming across departments
Special Education Teacher
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Significantly improved academic performance in math and reading for students with complex learning needs through tailored instruction.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families, fostering consistent communication that contributed to student progress and support.
Special Education Teacher
Fairwold Academy
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed and successfully implemented curriculum in Mathematics and Social Studies.
- Conducted thorough assessments and developed comprehensive IEPs
Educational Consultant
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided Special Education training, support, and consulting service to Philadelphia area charter schools to increase student success and compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations.
- Successfully coached school administration and teachers through the extensive PDE Cyclical Monitoring for Continual Improvement (CMCI) process.
- Strengthened documentation accuracy and legal compliance across multiple institutions by training special education teachers and supervisors.
Instructional Coordinator of Special Education
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Elevated department-wide compliance by training special education teachers in the accurate and compliant writing of all required documents.
- Enhanced student outcomes in virtual settings by fostering collaborative teaching practices between regular and special education teachers.
Director of Special Education
Russell Byers Charter School
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Achieved 100% compliance and successful program review by leading the team through PDE's CMCI monitoring.
- Increased parent engagement and understanding of special education by developing and launching a successful informational series.
- Successfully designed and managed a comprehensive Extended School Year (ESY) program, providing critical academic and therapeutic support to students, including logistical oversight for off-site services.
Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Mastery McGraw Elementary, Mastery East Camden Middle, Mastery High School
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Optimized specialized services by designing and managing Special Education, ESL, and Social Work programs across three distinct schools.
- Improved student remediation and academic support by designing and implementing effective Response to Intervention and Instruction (RTII) programs across three schools.
Compliance Manager of Special Education
Mastery Shoemaker Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided comprehensive training to staff increasing compliance rate and accuracy documentation
- Ensured successful completion of PDE's CMCI monitoring
Special Education Teacher
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Facilitated significant academic growth in mathematics for special education students
- Ensured consistent compliance of all special education documentation
Algebra 1 Teacher
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Developed engaging and effective virtual lessons for Algebra 1 using multimedia tools.
- Achieved high rates of student comprehension and goal attainment
Special Education Teacher
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Successfully delivered Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum for diverse learners
- Conducted assessments and crafting tailored IEPs for students with diverse abilities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA01.2005
Skills
- Special Education program development
- Special education law
- Compliance monitoring
- Curriculum development
- Education policy
- Staff training
Certification
- Administrative I Principal PK-12, Pennsylvania
- Instructional I Special Education PK-12, Pennsylvania
- Instructional I Mid-Level Mathematics 6-9, Pennsylvania
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
01.2022 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Fairwold Academy
08.2020 - 01.2022
Instructional Coordinator of Special Education
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
05.2018 - 02.2019
Educational Consultant
08.2017 - 08.2020
Director of Special Education
Russell Byers Charter School
11.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Mastery McGraw Elementary, Mastery East Camden Middle, Mastery High School
07.2015 - 11.2016
Compliance Manager of Special Education
Mastery Shoemaker Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
08.2008 - 07.2013
Algebra 1 Teacher
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
10.2007 - 08.2008
Special Education Teacher
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2007
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
West Chester University
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