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Gregory Silak

Oakdale,NY

Summary

Resourceful Special Education Department Chair, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Compassionate team-oriented leader with effective communication and extensive experience in fostering relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Department Chair

Port Washington School District
09.2019 - Current
  • Support and guide special education staff on policy development to ensure compliance with state regulations
  • Chair annual review meetings for student placement
  • Effectively analyze data, identify needs, and collaborate with teachers to improve student achievement
  • Create and maintain running records of student testing accommodations for any student who receives special education services buildingwide and disseminate this information to staff
  • Coordinate services for students with disabilities to enhance organizational best practices
  • Enhance team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and lead team meetings
  • Increase parent engagement through consisent communication and events focused on supporting student success and growth
  • Maintain a positive work environment among school personnel and students by addressing concerns proactively
  • Provide assistance with IEP meeting scheduling
  • Develop an annual budget for the department

Special Education Teacher

Port Washington School District
09.2015 - Current
  • Design targeted interventions based on individual student needs in order to close achievement gaps more effectively
  • Provide classroom teachers, administrators, and other service providers with best practices and modeled useful technicques to enable students to improve academic performance
  • Identify and implement goals and objectives tailored towards the specific needs and abilities of each student on an IEP
  • Evaluate the academic strengths and weaknesses of students utilizing the Woodcock Johnson and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test
  • Present results of academic assessments to administrative teams, classroom teachers and other service providers to determine eligibility for special education services
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress
  • Collaborate with pyschologists, speech therapists, and physical and occupational therapists during team meetings
  • Organize testing centers for state exams

Education

Educational Leadership and Administration - School District & Building Leader

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
08-2021

Master of Science - Students with Disabilities

Touro College
Bay Shore, NY
06-2011

Bachelor of Arts - History

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
05-2007

Skills

  • Special education compliance
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Behavior intervention
  • Program assessment and supervision
  • Data analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Student-focused
  • Training facilitation
  • Resource allocation

Certification

  • NYS District Leader Certification
  • NYS Building Leader Certification
  • NYS Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities Extension 1-6
  • NYS Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities Extension 5-9

Affiliations

  • Member of Special Education Parent Teacher Association
  • Special Education After School Homework Club
  • JV Tennis Coach

Timeline

Special Education Department Chair

Port Washington School District
09.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Port Washington School District
09.2015 - Current

Educational Leadership and Administration - School District & Building Leader

The College of Saint Rose

Master of Science - Students with Disabilities

Touro College

Bachelor of Arts - History

Stony Brook University

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