Experienced and accomplished Special Education Director with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative educational programs. Skilled at driving diverse student success and fostering professional growth among educators. Strong in strategic planning, collaborative leadership, and creating impactful solutions to meet diverse educational needs of students.
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Lisa Delaney Hines
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Scale Academy
Special Education Director/Teacher| Lead SEIS Tech
08.2018 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Strategic Planning and Outcomes: Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing programmatic outcomes and making necessary adjustments based on data analysis focused on achieving short-and long-term goals in alignment with the school''s mission and vision.
- Professional Growth and Evaluation: Evaluated teacher performance using rigorous observation protocols designed to promote professional growth while ensuring instructional excellence.
- Student Growth and Curriculum Analysis: Developed and implemented comprehensive assessment process to track student growth, determine areas for improvement, and inform curriculum adjustments as needed.
- Collaborative and Academic Initiatives: Coordinated interdisciplinary initiatives that promoted collaboration between departments and enhanced overall learning experiences for students.
- Instructor Training : Designed and implemented a customized virtual learning environment to meet the diverse needs of learners. Mentored staff and interns by providing training on updated state mandates, instructional methods, and special education laws. Reviewed previous legal cases and outcomes to refine practices and enhance understanding among staff and interns.
- Staff Development: Authored Scale Academy's inaugural special education training manual, establishing a foundational resource for staff. Delivered professional development sessions both in-person and virtually, leveraging expertise and resources from Riverside SELPA and external vendors to enhance staff capabilities.
- Compliance Leadership: Ensured alignment with state regulations by effectively communicating and implementing updates from District Directors' meetings, CALPAD, SAAG, and Data Governance as they applied to the school's virtual environment. Actively participated in ERMHS and superintendent meetings to address and adapt to evolving legislative requirements.
- SEIS Management: Managed the Special Education Information System (SEIS), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with California's CALPAD requirements. Regularly attended training sessions at Riverside SELPA and the Riverside County Office of Education to remain updated on system enhancements and regulatory changes.
- Contract Management: Evaluated service providers for quality assurance, negotiated contracts, and monitored billing in collaboration with the finance department. Established and maintained contracts for web-based platforms to support special education documentation and electronic health records (EHR), enhancing service consistency and monitoring.
- Dispute Resolution: Leveraged mediation training from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law to effectively address and resolve school-parent disagreements. Actively contributed as a member of SELPA's Resolution and Dispute Committee, assisting in the development of dispute resolution materials for Riverside SELPA.
- Parent Resource Coordination: Offered dedicated assistance to parents in understanding and implementing their child's IEP accommodations in a non-classroom based learning environment. Conducted scheduled sessions to guide parents in effectively supporting homework completion, explaining processes, concepts, and problem-solving strategies. Supplied resources to empower parents in fostering their child's academic success.
Zion Elementary School
Special Education Teacher
01.2014 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Individualized Education Planning (IEP) Development: Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Differentiated Instruction and Learner Support: Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Adaptive Teaching and Educational Technology: Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Data-Driven Instruction and Student Growth: Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Mainstream Classroom Integration Support: Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Student Support and Family Collaboration: Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Education
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL
Bachelor of Science from Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
06-1996
University Overview
University of PhoenixSchaumburg, IL
Master of Organizational Management
University Overview
Quincy UniversityQuincy, IL
Master of Special Education And Teaching
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Skills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Educational leadership
- Learning strategies
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Professional development
- Continuous improvement
- Staff development
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Special Education Director/Teacher| Lead SEIS Tech
Scale Academy
08.2018 - 12.2025
Special Education Teacher
Zion Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2018
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Phoenix
Master of Organizational Management
Quincy University
Master of Special Education And Teaching
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