Marianne Vines
North Chelmsford,MA
Summary
Director of Student Services Professional, skilled administrator with strong instructional and administrative experience in Special Education, a passion for academic excellence, a dedication to student-centered leadership, a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, and excellent communication skill seeks a position as a district-level director of student services.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Education
Bedford Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
- Plan, direct and coordinate delivery of special education in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Supervise and evaluate Special Education Program Administrators and other staff as necessary
- Participate in hiring of all Special Education staff
- Initiate staff development programs designed to promote growth and ensure compliance with changing regulations
- Establish program goals and objectives and assess outcomes
- Prepare, administer, and monitor the Special Education budget using current DESE funding criteria
- Provide the Superintendent and Director of Finance with regular updates in the changing variables in the out-of-district budget
- Work with special educators and classroom teachers to develop collaborative, inclusive classrooms, as well as programs that focus on specific disability needs
- Serve as the school administrator of special education under regulations 603CMR Section 18.00sub.2
- Oversee the preparation of DESE reports and monitor yearly trends
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs
Special Education Program Admin
Bedford Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Report to building principals about matters of special education/regular education coordination relative to curriculum, instruction, and assessment and IEP implementation
- Report to Special Education Director regarding matters governed by special education regulations, policies and procedures and high profile cases
- Interview and make appropriate recommendations regarding appointment and reappointment of personnel for the department
- Supervise and evaluate performance of staff
- Conduct regular meetings with department members to develop and to improve program content and practices
- Conduct special education educational assessments for Initial and 3 Year Reevaluations as assigned by the Director of Special Education
- Chair Initial and Re-Evaluation Team Meetings
- Consult on all complex special education student cases, especially those that involve disciplinary action and/or possible transfer to an Out-of-District placement or the return from an Out-of-District placement
- Work with staff to develop in-house special education programs and services to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Assistant Director of Special Services
Milford School District
07.2007 - 06.2012
- Consult with Administrative and school staff to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and local procedures pertaining to the identification and placement of the educationally disabled students, and students qualified for services under Section 504
- Promote cooperation and communication between parents and the schools in the development and implementation of programs for disabled children
- Serve as a consultant to the staff and administration in the development of individual education programs to meet the needs of identified children
- Assist Director with legal management
- Budget preparation and management
- Hiring, observing and evaluating personnel
- Represent the District in juvenile cases, Court Liaison
- RtI, Research based best practices and intervention
- Technology and adaptive technology which may assist students with special needs
Special Education Case Manager
Milford School District
11.2004 - 06.2007
- Planned a program of instruction for students with disabilities using a variety of methodology including direct instruction, co-teaching, and consultative models
- Provided instruction that meets student's individual needs, abilities and interest as determined by tests, records and observations
- Responsible for developing student's academic, social, and pre- vocational skills
- Acted as a liaison between teachers, students, families, and a variety of service providers
- Insured the completion and adequacy of all aspects of the referral to placement process and IEP development and coordinates all aspects of the students Individualized Educational Plan
Special Education Program Associate
Milford Middle School
09.2000 - 07.2004
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Lead Pre-School Teacher
Early Learning Center of Milford
01.1998 - 01.2000
Kindergarten Teacher
Kid's Inn
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Doctorate of Education - Leadership And Learning
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2024
Certificate - Special Education Administration
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2008
Masters of Education - Learning Disabilities
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Gen. Spec. Ed, Elem. Ed
Rivier University
Nashua, NH01.2005
Skills
Leadership
Administration
Research Skills
Communication Skills
Relationship Focused
Professional Development
Program Development
Student-Centered Focus
Fiscal Management
Special Education/ 504 Law
Certification
- Special Education Administrator (All Levels)- Professional
- Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels) Initial
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Bedford Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
Special Education Program Admin
Bedford Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Director of Special Services
Milford School District
07.2007 - 06.2012
Special Education Case Manager
Milford School District
11.2004 - 06.2007
Special Education Program Associate
Milford Middle School
09.2000 - 07.2004
Lead Pre-School Teacher
Early Learning Center of Milford
01.1998 - 01.2000
Kindergarten Teacher
Kid's Inn
01.1996 - 01.1998
Doctorate of Education - Leadership And Learning
Rivier University
Certificate - Special Education Administration
Rivier University
Masters of Education - Learning Disabilities
Rivier University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Gen. Spec. Ed, Elem. Ed
Rivier University