Stephanie Gibson
Glens Falls,NY
Summary
Experienced School Administrator oversees all P-12 special education programs and services. Ensures that programs, documents and services are in compliance with NYS regulations. Committed to educating students in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Warrensburg Central School District
08.2016 - Current
- Oversee all Special Education and Section 504 processes to ensure compliance with NYS regulations
- Title IX coordinator
- Evaluate and supervise special education teachers, related service providers and teaching assistants
- Dignity Act for all Students coordinator
- Oversee the English Language Learner program
- Acted as Civil Rights Compliance officer
- Complete all Special Education NYS reporting
- Created a preschool special education evaluation team
- 611/619 grant writing and management
- Ensure least restrictive environment for students with disabilities
- CSE/CPSE/504 Chairperson
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Trainer
School Improvement Specialist
Capital Region BOCES
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed and presented Professional Development aligned to the NYS standards
- Developed a full day presentation on Supporting Students with Emotional and Behavioral disorders
- Collaborated with Principals to design professional development specific to the needs of their staff
- Coached teachers to develop standards based IEPS
High School Principal
Northern Rivers Family Services
10.2011 - 03.2014
- High School principal of an approved private school for students with Emotional Disabilities
- Cultivated positive and supportive relationships with students
- Used therapeutic crisis intervention techniques to deescalate and support student during behavioral episodes
- Supervised and evaluated staff
- Collaborated with public school districts to provide supportive programming for students with disabilities
- Responsible for NYS Regents exam administration and scheduling
School Psychologist
Prospect Child And Family Center
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY12.2010
Master of Science - School Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2001
Skills
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Education Programming
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Personnel Management
Certification
- School District Leader - New York State Professional Certification
- School Building Leader - New York State Professional Certification
- School Psychologist - New York State Permanent Certification
Timeline
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Warrensburg Central School District
08.2016 - Current
School Improvement Specialist
Capital Region BOCES
03.2014 - 08.2016
High School Principal
Northern Rivers Family Services
10.2011 - 03.2014
School Psychologist
Prospect Child And Family Center
09.2004 - 10.2009
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Master of Science - School Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
- School District Leader - New York State Professional Certification
- School Building Leader - New York State Professional Certification
- School Psychologist - New York State Permanent Certification
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