Lucia Granger
Aldan,PA
Summary
Seeking a Special Education Administrative position. Seasoned leader and educator offering 20 years experience in education. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Director
School District Of Philadelphia
08.2022 - Current
- Works with school teams to ensure that appropriate processes and procedures are being utilized to provide students with opportunities to engage in learning in the least restrictive environment.
- Serves as a liaison between the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Special Education (PDE/BSE) and school teams to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and District policies and practices.
- Ensures that all due process procedures and timelines are met.
- Support large-scale operational functions including but not limited to student transitions, Extended School Year (ESY), program and population forecasting.
- Provides leadership in the areas of school-based support, staff development and the effective utilization of instructional materials aligned to the core curriculum and IEPs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER
School District of Philadelphia
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Evaluate and determine the professional development needs of building level staff in order to deliver high quality substantive training and consultative support
- Monitor special education documents to ensure compliance with federal, state and local mandates
- Coordinates and manages upper level transfers and early intervention student transition of services
- Program support visits and consultations
- Support Legal Director
- Develop and implement IEPs
- Design and deliver individualized instruction for students in grades Kindergarten through fourth grade
- Implement researched based intervention programs
- Provide direct assistance to school staff through lesson demonstration, constructive feedback and coaching; identify systems for ongoing teacher support.
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
School District of Philadelphia, Stephen Girard, Elementary
02.2002 - 06.2016
- Design and deliver individualized instruction for students in grades Kindergarten through fourth grade
- Implement researched based intervention programs
- Special Education Liaison for 8 years
- Provide direct assistance to school staff through lesson demonstration, constructive feedback and coaching; identify systems for ongoing teacher support.
Education
Special Education Supervision Certification
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Slippery Rock, PA06.2022
MSEDInclusion Education -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Portland, Maine01.2006
BSEarly Childhood, Elementary & Special -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.2001
Skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Effective communication and problem solving skills
- Organization and flexibility
- Safety Care Trainer
Certification
- PA Level II Certification Elementary K-6
- PA Level II Certification Physically and/or Mentally Handicapped K-12
- PA Special Education Supervisory Certificate- June 2022
Additional Information
References available upon request
Awards
Philly Aims Award of Excellence 2020-2021
Timeline
Special Education Director
School District Of Philadelphia
08.2022 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER
School District of Philadelphia
08.2016 - 08.2022
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
School District of Philadelphia, Stephen Girard, Elementary
02.2002 - 06.2016
Special Education Supervision Certification
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
MSEDInclusion Education -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
BSEarly Childhood, Elementary & Special -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY