Nicole Moss
New Hartford,NY
Summary
Seasoned Special Programs Administrator offering 20 years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Kelberman Center
07.2023 - Current
- Recruited, trained and mentored 40 faculty and staff in best practices for instruction
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Special Education Teacher
House of Good Shepherd
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
CONTRACTED EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
The Children's Therapy Network
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on 36 student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning
DEAN OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
NHA- SOUTHSIDE CHARTER ACADEMY
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Aided in school's charter renewal for two- 3 year cycles.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success demonstrated in increases on NYS assessments in ELA and Math for our students with disabilities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promoted safe and productive learning environment.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Prepared drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules.
- Led and guided program planning, coordination and evaluation.
INTERIM ASSISSTANT SUPERINTENDENT
New York State School For The Deaf
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
REGIONAL MANAGER, SPECIAL EDUCATION
National Heritage Academies (NHA)
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Established and maintained operational standards for 33 charter school locations in 5 states.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Managed P&L to decrease discrepancies and retain timely and under-budget project completion.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Oversaw and executed contracts from start to finish and monitored startup and program reviews through contract close-outs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase company wide understanding of Special Education and ADA regulations and compliance. This included training of all 75 charter schools under National Heritage Academies.
- Promoted in July 2012 to Regional Manager from Special Education Supervisor.
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Identified priorities for program improvement based upon analysis of data and achievement indicators.
- Assisted with preparation and administration of service budget.
- Supervised activities of teams, related services and external programs.
- Prepared drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules.
- Led and guided program planning, coordination and evaluation.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure school met compliance regulations.
- Collaborated with school leaders to support consistency and best practices.
- Facilitated all CPSE, CSE,and Section 504 meetings.
- Tenured as School Administrator in May 2011.
Education
CAS Educational Leadership - School District Leadership
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY08.2004
M.S in Education - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.2000
Skills
- School Policies
- School Community Relations
- Task Delegation
- Student Program Coordination
- Organize Professional Development
- School Logistics Programs Oversight
- Evaluate Curriculum Options
- New Program Approvals
- Student and Parent Relations
- Staff Evaluations
- Qualitative Research
Certification
- ACEs and Trauma-Informed Practice , CUNY School of Professional Studies, August 2023
- Professional in Human Resources, Institute of Veteran Military Families, Syracuse University - March 2023-June 2023 (pending examination)
- NYS School District Leadership License - Permanent
- NYS Special Education Teacher License Birth-12, Permanent
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Kelberman Center
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
House of Good Shepherd
08.2022 - 06.2023
CONTRACTED EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
The Children's Therapy Network
10.2021 - 04.2023
DEAN OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
NHA- SOUTHSIDE CHARTER ACADEMY
01.2015 - 10.2021
INTERIM ASSISSTANT SUPERINTENDENT
New York State School For The Deaf
12.2014 - 04.2015
REGIONAL MANAGER, SPECIAL EDUCATION
National Heritage Academies (NHA)
07.2011 - 12.2014
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2008 - 06.2011
CAS Educational Leadership - School District Leadership
The College of Saint Rose
M.S in Education - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY Oneonta
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