Joseph M. Flynn M. Ed.
Summary
Seasoned educational leader from Delaware County Intermediate Unit, adept in relationship building and performance monitoring. Spearheaded initiatives enhancing student outcomes and achieving significant academic gains, notably in PSSA scores. Expert in policy enforcement with a track record of reducing suspensions by 94%. Excelled in personnel reviews and student achievement, demonstrating impactful leadership and collaborative success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of High School Program at Davidson School
Elwyn Inc.
Media, PA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Responsible for the supervision of 18 classrooms with various diagnoses (autism, emotional support, intellectual disabilities)
- Ensure compliance with federal and state procedures for special education services for 100 students
- Coordinate student support at the Davidson School identified with limited English language proficiency
Supervisor of Autistic Support/School Age Program
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Morton, PA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: (Retirement)
- Coordinated accommodations and support for Autistic Spectrum Disorder students and their families
- Collaborated with various agencies to employ classroom and support staff
- Assisted colleagues in coordinating outside agencies to procure medical, educational and respite services for families, assisted local magistrate in legal issues impacting students
- Completed classroom observations and corresponding evaluation for eleven new staff members, assisted in the delivery of the New Teacher Induction program for recent professional hires
- (Retirement)
Supervisor of Act 89 and Government Programs
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Morton, PA
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: (Retirement)
- Oversaw 7.4-million-dollar budget (state and federal grants) dedicated to the academic and behavioral support of 50 non-public schools in Delaware County
- Redesigned service delivery model to address changing enrollment trends and limited government funding
- The program was recognized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a critical piece in the county’s Catholic schools in attaining the highest language arts scores in the five-county region
- Assisted non-public school principals in completing state and federal grants for COVID and safety materials
- Led professional staff training in the Wilson Reading Program Level I certification to address learning loss due to COVID
- Offered a fee-for-service program to generate revenue for the Intermediate Unit, generating $200,000 in revenue in Year 1
- (Retirement)
Director of Head Start/Early Head Start
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: (Retirement)
- Managed annual budgets exceeding 7.2 million dollars, providing services to 1,000 students and employment to 180 teachers, social workers and support personnel
- Lead grant writer for the Early Head Start (EHS) Child Care Partnership grant, awarding the first Early Head Start grant in Delaware County, offering EHS services in private childcare centers
- Lead author of agency’s re-competition grant in 2014, expanding the program to include Early Head Start in two Delaware County Head Start centers
- Secured $160,000 for the purchase of an early childhood education curriculum, recognized for increasing student learning outcomes
- Instituted a data driven model of instruction for preschool learners
- Conducted staff evaluations and developed professional improvement plans, resulting in enhanced performance or job termination
- Enhanced oversight to improve implementation of the curriculum
- Met Head Start performance goals which marked improvement from the previous program audit
- Worked with Crozer Medical to bolster mental health support for students
- Worked in tandem with Head Start families to establish and attain goals
- (Retirement)
Supervisor of Educational Program, Lima Detention Center
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: (Retirement)
- Created the first program system guide for faculty boundaries at the county’s detention center
- Expanded the instructional blocks to increase learning time for students
- Conducted all professional evaluations, implemented performance improvement plans, as necessary
- Collaborated with school districts to ensure adjudicated students received lessons per district’s curricula
- (Retirement)
Supervisor of English Language Learners Program
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: (Retirement)
- Managed an annual budget of 3.75 million dollars that offered English as a Second Language (ESL) services to approximately 450 students in Delaware County
- In collaboration with the direct supervisor, revamp the delivery system of ESL services to 10 public school districts in Delaware County, eliminating a $250,000 deficit within twelve months
- Provided value added services to sustain client interest in program services
- Initiated the collection of benchmark data to chart student progress
- Exceeded WIDA program achievement goals in 2011, 2012 and 2013
- (Retirement)
Principal, Glenolden School
Interboro School District
Prospect Park, PA
04.2005 - 01.2011
- Provided educational leadership and behavioral support for approximately 650 students, Grades 1-8
- Met Pennsylvania Department of Education Annual Yearly Progress goals from 2006-2010
- Introduced the first data-driven model of instruction within the district in 2005-06 school year
- Recognized by the DCIU for attaining the greatest academic gains in PSSA scores in 2007 and 2009
- In collaboration with the school leadership team, we created a Positive Behavior Support program that impacted school culture, eliminating suspensions by 94%
- Conducted annual performance reviews for 50 educators; implemented performance improvement plans
- Partnered with parent groups to ensure school's culture embraced all members of the Glenolden community
Dean of Students, Glenolden School
Interboro School District
09.2003 - 04.2005
- Responsible for the appropriate implementation of the Student Code of Conduct
- Created a community-based program to address repeated conduct offenses among middle school students
- Tracked student discipline forms to chart time, day, nature of infraction and teacher referral to determine preventive measures to abate future offenses
Social Studies Teacher
Interboro School District
09.1988 - 08.2003
- Delivered American History and Geography instruction to 7th and 8th grade students
- Coordinated field trips, community service projects and extra-curricular activities for middle school students
- Served district department chairperson from 1993-2003
- Served in the leadership role in two textbook selection committees as well as revising Social Studies Curriculum Grades K-12
Education
PDE Elementary and Secondary Principal Certification Program -
Immaculata University
01.2000
M. Ed - Education
Widener University
01.1994
BS - Secondary Social Studies Education
Temple University
01.1987
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Performance monitoring
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Personnel reviews
- Discipline and policy enforcement
- Student achievement
Certification
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Certifications: Secondary Social Studies Level II
- Elementary and Secondary Principal Level II
- English Language Program Specialist Level II
Timeline
Assistant Principal of High School Program at Davidson School
Elwyn Inc.
09.2023 - 11.2024
Supervisor of Autistic Support/School Age Program
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
08.2022 - 01.2023
Supervisor of Act 89 and Government Programs
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
12.2016 - 08.2022
Director of Head Start/Early Head Start
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
06.2013 - 12.2016
Supervisor of Educational Program, Lima Detention Center
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
05.2012 - 06.2013
Supervisor of English Language Learners Program
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
01.2011 - 06.2013
Principal, Glenolden School
Interboro School District
04.2005 - 01.2011
Dean of Students, Glenolden School
Interboro School District
09.2003 - 04.2005
Social Studies Teacher
Interboro School District
09.1988 - 08.2003
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Certifications: Secondary Social Studies Level II
- Elementary and Secondary Principal Level II
- English Language Program Specialist Level II
PDE Elementary and Secondary Principal Certification Program -
Immaculata University
M. Ed - Education
Widener University
BS - Secondary Social Studies Education
Temple University
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