Stanley Ross

Develops curriculum, teaching computational thinking and programming, managing classroom technology, creating a safe and engaging learning environment, and fostering student interest in technology careers and STEM fields. Key responsibilities involve hands-on coding activities, understanding hardware and software, implementing project-based learning, collaborating with colleagues, and assessing student progress to meet academic standards.

• For 6+ years, led efforts to cultivate and sustain a positive, achievement-focused school culture in a K-8 charter school setting, managing the daily behaviors of over 250 students.
• Coordinated and facilitated monthly social-emotional learning, school- culture, and data professional development meetings for a group of 20+ school leaders.
• Developed and implemented individualized student academic and behavior intervention plans.
• Mentored and collaborated with classroom teachers to devise strategies and plans for neurodivergent students and for students with significant behavioral challenges.
• Enforced and maintained a safe learning environment for students and staff by overseeing site and classroom operations and adhering to guidelines for addressing and reporting issues and incidents.
• Incident Commander
• Oversaw the management of emergency situations, ensuring the safety of students and staff through the implementation of school crisis protocols.
• Served as the liaison with public safety and response agencies ( MPD, MFD, MLGW) to coordinate unified command responses.
• Conducted monthly safety drills to ensure preparedness and compliance with emergency procedures.

• Assessed the needs of detained youth, developed intervention plans, coordinated services with external agencies and families, and advocated for the rehabilitation of juveniles in custody.
• Conducted weekly observations for 14 juveniles to assess their progress and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention, setting individual goals aimed at integrating them into the general population.
• Supervised a team of 5 to ensure thorough room checks of juveniles, timely and detailed completion of daily logs, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Trained and instructed new hires and staff members in the proper use of mechanical restraints, transportation safety protocols, and defensive techniques for working with juveniles.