Erin McGee
White Plains,NY
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Director for Special Education with a strong focus on individualized education plans, student advocacy, and organizational skills. Expertise in managing special education programs and fostering strong partnerships with families and staff to ensure student success and compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director for Special Education
Eastchester UFSD
Eastchester, NY
07.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies for special education students.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on various instructional practices and programs (i.e., TeachTown, Integrated Co-Teaching, NYSAA, etc.)
- Managed budgets and resources for special education services effectively.
- Established strong communication channels with families to support student success.
- Mentored new staff in the execution of special education policies and procedures.
- Enhanced the quality of special education services by collaborating with teachers and support staff to implement individualized educational plans.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies within classrooms through collaboration with behavior specialists and classroom teachers.
- Served as a key liaison between school administration and special education staff, fostering collaboration and promoting shared goals for student success.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
CSE Chairperson
Eastchester UFSD
Eastchester, NY
07.2008 - 06.2015
- Chaired district-wide initial, annual and program review meetings of the CSE and 504 Committee
- Prepared annual review schedules and oversaw annual review process
- Coordinated ESY services and staffing
- Coordinated NYSAA (New York State Alternate Assessment) training, data input, and implementation
- Facilitated IEP direct access and training
- Organized after school activities and staffing coverages for after school clubs
- Assisted Director of PPS with other various duties
Speech-Language Pathologist
Eastchester UFSD
Eastchester, NY
09.2002 - 06.2008
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify student needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans targeting communication goals for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to implement effective communication strategies within the classroom.
- Provided direct therapy services using evidence-based practices to enhance speech and language skills.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY12-2008
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-2002
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-1999
Skills
- Classroom observations
- IEP meetings
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Special education law
- Progress monitoring
- Parent collaboration
- Student advocacy
- Individualized education plans
Certification
- School Building Leader (SBL), Professional Certificate
- School District Leader (SDL), Professional Certificate
- Nye You State Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH), Permanent Certificate
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- New York State Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure
Timeline
Assistant Director for Special Education
Eastchester UFSD
07.2015 - Current
CSE Chairperson
Eastchester UFSD
07.2008 - 06.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Eastchester UFSD
09.2002 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Education
College of New Rochelle
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Hofstra University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY, Cortland