Niquae Bell
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Depth of understanding and skilled in applying Special Education policy, procedure, and compliance. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal of Special Education Compliance and Instruction
William Cullen Bryant High School
10.2022 - Current
- Held position of Assistant Principal of Special Education Compliance and Instruction.
- Supervising 30 plus teachers
- Held position as Assistant Principal of English Language Arts supervising 20 plus teachers
- Supervised the compliance of 300 plus Individualized Education Plans by working closely with programming, teachers, and related service providers
- Supervised and supported 20 plus teachers in ELA department
- Co-Taught ELA 10 (Course ending in a Regent)
- Hosted Instructional Student Support Workshops on Transition and Understanding the IEP for students and families
- Worked collaboratively with teacher leaders and Assistant Principals to develop tier 2 and 3 MTSS systems.
- Developed Instructional scope and sequence to support struggling students with disabilities in ELA
- Worked collaboratively with guidance counselors, students and families to develop crisis intervention plans for students.
- Facilitated School implementation Team (SIT) meetings to discuss and plan for students with disabilities in need of academic and behavioral support
Specialized Student Support Lead
Affinity Citywide Offices & Manhattan Borough Office
04.2016 - 10.2022
- Created and facilitated professional learning series, Leads Meetings, to support Special Education leads in discovering, discussing, and implementing equitable tools in their practice.
- Collaborated with district 2 Superintendent team and Student services leaders to support principals in the district wide equity work using Harvard’s, Reimaging Integration Diverse and Equitable Schools (RIDES) improvement cycle
- Supported schools with facilitating SIT meetings.
- Co-facilitated Transition in the IEP professional development session to support schools in the State Performance Plan Indicator (SPP13) Review.
- Collaborated with New Visions for Public schools to support 34 secondary and high schools in supporting Special Education instruction.
- Created and facilitated professional learning series to build student advocacy for students with disabilities using a student directed IEP model.
- Supported schools with 8–12-week coaching cycles on an identified goal and aided with the creation of systems to build capacity.
- Created and facilitated professional learning series for Paraprofessionals to build their professional knowledge of Special Education, hone their skills for supporting students and collaborating with colleagues.
- Facilitated several small learning communities to address individual areas of focus around ICT work in their schools and participate in a series of inter-visitations.
- Work collaboratively to deliver professional learning opportunities for school personnel on special education instruction and compliance needs.
- Responsible for the oversight, training, and development of quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including preparation for State Reviews
- Worked collaboratively to facilitate and sustain discussion using Courageous Conversation About Race with Affinity Citywide Office colleagues.
- Analyzed data to support Special Education compliance
Special Education Evaluation Placement Officer
Committee on Special Education 5
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Held position of Special Education Evaluation Placement Officer
- Oversee CPSE clerical assignments and referrals daily.
- Ensure families receive their due process and receive finalized IEP’s and other finalized documents.
- Hold monthly meetings with support staff to ensure efficiency and facilitate training.
- Supervise records room personnel in ensuring organized and efficient data collection of CPSE files.
- Monitor distribution of Prior Notice Package for Placement on a weekly basis
- Monitor attendance of 8-10 clerical support staff
- Contact related services agencies for problematic cases and act as a liaison between school, families, and agencies.
- Oversee T-5 evaluations and IEP’s for CSE and schools in districts 19, 23, & 32
- Trouble shoot SESIS issues with staff.
- Assign evaluations and work closely with assessment planning in SESIS.
- Work within SESIS’s Provider Assignment related services system
- Assist chairperson with special projects for CSE and CPSE
- Supervised all year round per session activity at CSE 5, ensuring students are scheduled, evaluated and clinicians’ complete cases in a timely fashion.
- DOE representative at Impartial Hearings
Special Education Teacher
Various DOE Schools
09.2004 - 06.2013
- Held position of Special Education Lead Teacher
- Wilson Reading Intervention Teacher
- Taught Grades 2-8 in ICT and Self Contained setting
- As Special Education lead teacher Mentored and facilitated professional development on strategies in differentiated instruction, creating student groupings, and creating professional goals
- Facilitated weekly consultation meetings with general education and special education teachers as part of IEP case management.
- Developed school wide advisory program to support character development.
- Special Education Department Facilitator- guided a team of 5- 7 special educators in developing their knowledge and practice of working with students with disabilities.
- Implemented whole staff professional development on Special Education Reform and “How to” on SESIS.
- Implemented whole staff professional development on “How to” read and use an IEP.
- Developed Special Education Co-partnership agreements and supported partnerships by mediating initial partnership agreement and periodic partnership check ins.
- Implemented professional development on Response to Intervention (RTI) for Special Education Department and created structures for RTI for students with disabilities.
- Member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team; worked with administration and department leaders to create action plans and implement structures to meet school wide goals.
Education
Master of Education - Supervision and Administration, Special Education Leadership
The Bank Street School of Education
New York05-2010
Master of Science in Education - Dual Certification in Childhood Education 1-6 and Special Education K-12
Brooklyn College- The School of Education
05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Africana Studies
Haverford College
05-2004
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- IEP Compliance & Management
- Facilitating professional development
- Policy implementation
- Team collaboration
- Quality IEP development
COMPETIVE FELLOWSHIP AWARDED
NYC Teaching Fellow- 2004, National Fellowship in Special Education Leadership – Bank Street College - NY, NY -March 2008
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Special Education Compliance and Instruction
William Cullen Bryant High School
10.2022 - Current
Specialized Student Support Lead
Affinity Citywide Offices & Manhattan Borough Office
04.2016 - 10.2022
Special Education Evaluation Placement Officer
Committee on Special Education 5
09.2013 - 04.2016
Special Education Teacher
Various DOE Schools
09.2004 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Supervision and Administration, Special Education Leadership
The Bank Street School of Education
Master of Science in Education - Dual Certification in Childhood Education 1-6 and Special Education K-12
Brooklyn College- The School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Africana Studies
Haverford College
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