RYAN C FAIRCHILD
647 Brighton Avenue ,ME
Summary
Innovative, person centered administrator with background in school management. Strong organizational leadership skills, accustomed to the integration of new educational delivery systems and restructuring of work in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Services
Cape Elizabeth School Department
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored programs for individual students'' needs.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in increased professional development and job satisfaction.
- Oversaw grant writing efforts, securing funding for essential special services programs and resources.
- Prepared drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules.
- Championed inclusion practices within the school environment, fostering positive attitudes towards diverse learning needs.
- Led and guided program planning, coordination, and evaluation.
- Implemented innovative technology solutions to enhance service delivery and track student progress effectively.
- Assisted with the preparation and administration of the service budget.
- Streamlined case management processes to improve efficiency and reduce administrative workload for staff members.
- Cultivated a supportive work environment that encouraged collaboration among team members and facilitated knowledge sharing.
- Led policy development initiatives to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding special education services.
- Facilitated successful transitions for students by coordinating services among school, family, and community agencies.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluations and feedback sessions with team members.
- Established strong relationships with community partners, fostering collaborative support networks for students.
- Achieved improved satisfaction rates through effective communication with staff and families.
Director of Special Education
Sacopee Valley School District (SAD 55)
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with the Superintendent to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Director Of Special Education
Auburn School Department
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Prepared annual special education budget totaling over 11 million dollars.
- Worked with special purpose private schools to place students that had more intensive needs.
- Created an in-district program for students on the Autism spectrum.
- Implemented an intensive tier 3 reading program across the district.
- Developed new process in regards to the alignment of IEPs to grade level curriculum and the use of baseline data in present levels.
- Implemented a data management system for Section 504 and established local procedures to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Director Of Special Services
Wells-Ogunquit Community School District
01.2012 - 06.2017
- Prepare annual special budget totaling over 3 million dollars.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate special education staff involved in the delivery of academic and related services in conjunction with building principals.
- Successfully improve student participation in the regular education classroom through the introduction of inclusive educational practices.
- Improve students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Director of Special Education
SAU #6 - Claremont, Cornish and Unity
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Introduced special outreach programs to increase family and community engagement.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the mission and philosophy of SAU #6.
- Spearheaded drop-out prevention initiative in partnership with building administration.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
Director of Special Education
Franklin School District
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Initiated rollout of new state required compliance software.
- Ensured district compliance with special education laws and regulations for individuals with disabilities.
- Partnered successfully with mental health agencies and community-based vocational organizations to provide services in and out of school for students.
Behavior Specialist & Out-of-District Coordinator
Franklin School District
10.2003 - 06.2006
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Case managed students in special purpose private schools.
- Worked collaboratively with local agencies to support the needs of students.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in History
Houghton College
Houghton, NY05.2003
Skills
- Strong collaborator
- Experience with special needs students
- Computer proficient
- Creative learning strategies
- Effective time management
- Planning and development
- Recruiting and hiring expert
- Effective staff coach
- Budgeting proficiency
- Strategic planning capability
Timeline
Director of Special Services
Cape Elizabeth School Department
07.2023 - Current
Director of Special Education
Sacopee Valley School District (SAD 55)
07.2022 - Current
Director Of Special Education
Auburn School Department
07.2017 - 09.2021
Director Of Special Services
Wells-Ogunquit Community School District
01.2012 - 06.2017
Director of Special Education
SAU #6 - Claremont, Cornish and Unity
07.2009 - 06.2012
Director of Special Education
Franklin School District
07.2006 - 06.2009
Behavior Specialist & Out-of-District Coordinator
Franklin School District
10.2003 - 06.2006
Masters - Educational Leadership
Plymouth State University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Arts in History
Houghton College
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