Hi, I’m
JANICE MCGALLIARD
Dunkirk,IN
Summary
Student-centered administrator with more than 18 years of experience supporting students, parents, teachers, and staff in classroom teaching. Principal and special education director roles. Recognized for building strong relationships with students, parents, and teachers, leveraging strong communication skills to further cooperation, collaboration, mutual understanding, and problem solving.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Burris Laboratory School
Director of Special Services
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Lead the special education department, design instruction for cross-age peer mentorship program, aide faculty in differentiation of instruction, serve as an adjunct professor teaching aspiring special education teacher, lead the inclusion and diversity committee, monitor state reports and IEP compliance, serve as public agency representative in case conferences.
Jay School Corporation
Student Service Coordinator
08.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Coordinate a variety of services for over 800 students at two elementary schools in Portland, work with teachers to help forge positive relationships with parents and the community, as well as create other supportive programs to create a positive bond for learning with students, families, the community and schools.
Jay School Corporation
Interim Principal
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Perform the duties of principal at General Shanks Elementary, a school with about 400 students in grades 3-5 with a staff of about 45 members at General Shanks and also at East Elementary School in order to carry out a safe, positive and educationally sound learning experience for students while performing the managerial aspects of running the school and building strong relationships with the staff, parents and community in a collaborative way.
Jay School Corporation
Acting Special Education Director
01.2018 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Demonstrated flexibility and multitasking skills by managing two simultaneous leadership positions, moving quickly to resolve all emergent and established concerns.
Redkey Elementary
Principal
01.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Guide strategic and day-to-day direction of 200-student elementary school, spearheading curriculum design, program implementation, emergency response, parent outreach, and community partnership
- Prioritize school safety by working with community members to consistently analyze and update regulations
- Enhance communication by acting as liaison between students, parents, and school staff.
Jay School Corporation
Acting Principal
01.2013 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Communicated and collaborated with students, staff, and parents, ensuring safety and engagement within elementary school
- Responded quickly to emergent situations, ensuring effective resolutions.
Jay School Corporation
Special Education Teacher
08.2010 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Provided student-centered learning for students with a wide range of special needs, including developing individualized education, transition, and behavior plans
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and community agencies to provide student-centered services and family support
- Led school to make effective decisions as member of safety and curriculum committees.
Education
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Emotional Disabilities
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
Educational Specialist
01.2017
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
Master of Education in Special Education Administration
01.2000
Skills
- Policy & Program Design
- Curriculum Development
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning/Goals
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Gathering/Management
- Leader in Diversity and Inclusion
- Relationship Development
- Team Leadership/Recruiting
- Community Development
- Program/Project Management
- Marketing & Promotions
Membership
Member, Indiana Principal Leadership Institute and Indiana Association of School Principals
Licensure And Professional Development
- Superintendent License
- Principal License
- Special Education Director
- Special Education, Emotional Disabilities (K-12)
- Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- Language Arts (K-9) | Historical Perspectives (K-9)
- Response to Intervention, CPI Training, ALICE Training (Certificate)
- School Safety for Principals (Certificate)
Personal Information
Title: EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR
Timeline
Director of Special Services
Burris Laboratory School
08.2021 - Current
Student Service Coordinator
Jay School Corporation
08.2018 - 08.2021
Interim Principal
Jay School Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2019
Acting Special Education Director
Jay School Corporation
01.2018 - 02.2018
Principal
Redkey Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2018
Acting Principal
Jay School Corporation
01.2013 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Jay School Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2016
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Emotional Disabilities
Ball State University
Educational Specialist
Ball State University
Master of Education in Special Education Administration