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Sharon Jacobellis

Sharon Jacobellis

Park Ridge,IL

Summary

Experienced administrator with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex special education cases, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Student Services

Skokie SD 68
06.2022 - Current
  • Special education program development and management for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade
  • Principal of Early Childhood Center with oversight of PFA Grant, Early Intervention list, screenings, and PBAs
  • District lead for SEL Curriculum (Ruler) and Universal Screener (Satchel Pulse)
  • Evaluator of student services coordinator, special education teachers, related services personnel, teacher assistants, and administrative assistants
  • Threat Assessment Coordinator
  • Collaborate with building and district administrators
  • Lead monthly meetings with district-wide student services department
  • Coordinated campus-wide events designed to promote student health and wellbeing
  • Supervised crisis intervention efforts during critical incidents on campus, coordinating appropriate response measures while maintaining safety standards.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to continuously improve the effectiveness of student services offered.
  • Acted as a liaison between Student Services and other departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration aimed at enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department through regular evaluation of programmatic offerings and professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Oversight/Implementation of Section 504 Plans for the district
  • Co-Facilitate district-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) committee
  • Facilitate all due process, mediations, and high profile IEP meetings
  • Coordinate and case manage therapeutic day school and residential placements.
  • Developed comprehensive system of supports, contributing to improved student attendance rates.
  • Built strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders to enhance available resources for students.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies and kept district in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.

Director of Student Services

Barrington CUSD 220
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Special education program development and management for grades K - 12 + (transition program)
  • Collaborate with building and district administrators
  • Lead monthly meetings with district-wide speech language pathologists and special programs
  • Oversight/Implementation of Section 504 Plans for grades 6-12
  • Oversee and develop continuity of MTSS practices 6-12
  • Align all k-12 special education programming
  • Facilitate all due process, mediations, and high profile IEP meetings
  • Coordinate and case manage therapeutic day school and residential placements
  • Participant in the social-emotional committee as a district level administrator
  • Participant in the Equity team committee as a district level administrator.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create targeted interventions for at-risk students, resulting in increased graduation rates.

Special Education Department Chair

Barrington High School, Barrington CUSD 220
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Led school communities to a more inclusive model of students with disabilities
  • Transitioned a special education program through district restructuring
  • Screened and hired new staff
  • Planned monthly staff meetings in collaboration with School Leadership Team based on professional development needs
  • Developed and facilitated related service personnel meetings to develop child find procedures
  • Evaluated and coached staff of nearly 60 employees
  • Collaboratively reflected on the results of a district needs analysis of a consulting group
  • Helped create innovation planning guide that identifies 3 high impact instructional practices
  • Facilitated high profile IEP meetings
  • Helped create proactive communication to parents regarding in and out of school activities.

Assistant Principal for Student Services

St. Charles North High School, St. Charles CUSD 303
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Evaluate teachers and support staff of over 50 people
  • Serve as Crisis Plan Leader for the entire school
  • Coordinate intake meetings for students who have been hospitalized or placed on homebound due to mental health concerns
  • Support Tier 1 teaching and learning (PLC’s, strategies, observations)
  • Develop procedures and systems for Tiers 2 and 3 of MTSS; provide ongoing support to staff
  • Collectively analyzed assessment data to plan for school improvement, including the PSAT assessment, Curriculum Based Measures, & AIMSWeb probes
  • Meet with psychologist and social workers weekly to develop several plans including a sensitivity plan for LGBT community within school and district
  • Meet with Dean’s weekly to support students with social/emotional needs
  • Facilitate all high profile special education meetings
  • Write and maintain highly confidential additional notes to communicate with district attorney
  • Develop/lead progress monitoring within special education department
  • Testing Accommodations Coordinator (PSAE, PACT, PARCC, College Board- AP)
  • Facilitate 8th grade annual reviews and develop transition planning
  • Facilitate manifestation determination review (MDR) meetings
  • Represent SPED services at initial eligibilities at the HS and MS ; LEA Representative
  • Ensure special education regulation and compliance of all IEP paperwork and timelines
  • Lead all 504 Plan meetings
  • Planning for master schedule of special education
  • Maintain case management of Mid Valley Co-Op schools
  • Support students transition back from outside placements.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
  • Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
  • Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Student Services Coordinator (Grades 6-12)

Round Lake Area School District 116
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Lead and give evaluative input for 35 certified teachers, 18 ancillary staff, and 16 paraprofessionals
  • Ensure compliance for over 600 IEPs in the district (MS and HS levels)
  • Conducted thorough assessments of student needs to identify gaps in services and design targeted interventions.
    Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Developed and implemented a new instructional delivery model which offers a continuum of services
  • Vertically and horizontally align core curricula with Common Core Standards
  • Provided ongoing training and support to general education staff of integration of special education students
  • Implementation of Tier 2 and 3 intervention for the areas of Language Arts (System 44, Read 180, Expert 21) and Mathematics (ALEKS, Fraction Nation, Fast Math)
  • Accommodations Coordinator for ISAT, ACT, PSAE
  • Created and lead articulation between elementary/middle/high schools for successful transition of students and their families
  • Served as LEA representative in high profile IEP cases
  • Lead three special education department meetings on a weekly basis
  • Collaborated with Coordinator of ELL to create ELL/ Special Education programming
  • Discipline consultations with all building principals in K-12 district
  • Write recommendation reports and participate in expulsion hearings for all students in grades k-12
  • Rising Star Committee member
  • Curriculum Advisory Council member.

Education

Director of Special Education Certificate -

University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
08.2020

Master of Education in Leadership & Administration, General Administrative Certificate -

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
05.2009

Master of Arts in Education, Interdisciplinary Studies of Curriculum & Instruction -

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
03.2005

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education -

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
01.2000

Skills

  • Special Education Program Development & Management
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Crisis & Threat Management
  • Compliance & Legal Expertise
  • Professional Development & Staff Mentoring
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Problem Solving & Mediation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Reliability

Certification

  • Director of Special Education
  • General Administration
  • LBS1

Awards

Excellence in Narrative Education - September 2024

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Professional Organizations

Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Illinois ASCD)

Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) – Board Member (2023)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Timeline

Director of Student Services

Skokie SD 68
06.2022 - Current

Director of Student Services

Barrington CUSD 220
07.2019 - 06.2022

Special Education Department Chair

Barrington High School, Barrington CUSD 220
10.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Principal for Student Services

St. Charles North High School, St. Charles CUSD 303
07.2013 - 06.2016

Student Services Coordinator (Grades 6-12)

Round Lake Area School District 116
08.2011 - 06.2013

Master of Education in Leadership & Administration, General Administrative Certificate -

Concordia University Chicago

Master of Arts in Education, Interdisciplinary Studies of Curriculum & Instruction -

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education -

Elmhurst University

Director of Special Education Certificate -

University of St. Francis

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