Steven V. Helgeland
White River,South Dakota
Summary
Experienced in special education process, strong special education law knowledge, and strong connections and relationships with state department of education. Excellent compliance background and understanding of maintaining compliance. Bring knowledge to enhance academic performance and foster a supportive school culture. Utilize data-driven strategies to achieve positive outcomes consistently. Building strong relationships with staff, students, and parents is a cornerstone of the approach, creating an inclusive and effective educational environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal White River Elementary
White River Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented a positive behavior program with monthly assembly
- Implemented i-Ready assessment and intervention
- Reconstituted Parent Teacher Organization
- Improved climate and culture
- Reorganized Academic Rally Day and Field Day
- Built and maintained positive relationships across the district/community
- Implemented professional development for paraeducators to improve skills
- Strengthened teacher collaboration through the establishment of professional learning communities focused on student achievement.
- Maintained open lines of communication with staff, parents, and community members through regular updates on school progress, challenges encountered, and future plans for continued growth.
- Evaluated teacher performance using multiple measures including observation data, student growth outcomes, and stakeholder feedback for informed decision-making on staffing matters.
Elementary Principal Gates Elementary
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervise General and SPED Staff
- MTSS Coordinator
Special Education Director/Student Services Director
Dell Rapids/Chester Public School District
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Supervise Special Education Staff
- Supervise Title III Program
- Certified Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor
- Collaborate closely with building administrators
- Responsible for McKinney-Vinto
- Collaborate with parochial school
- 504 Coordinator
Special Education Director
Hill City School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Supervise Special Education Staff
- Supervise Title III Program and Staff
- Improved Building Intervention Team Process
- Increased teacher capacity through various in-service activities
- Responsible for611 Part B and C grant application
- Reduced costs in special education department
- Certified ALICE trainer
Special Education Director
Educational Service Unit #13
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Supervise48 Special Education Staff
- Provide Technical Assistance to21 School Districts
- Provide Professional Development and Inservice activities for21 school districts
- Certified Crisis Prevention Institute Trainer
- Trained IEP Facilitator
Special Education Director
Converse County School District #2
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Supervise Special Education Staff
- Improved Building Intervention Team Process
- Increased teacher capacity through various inservice activities
- Streamlined IEP meeting/paperwork process through use of technology
- Responsible for611 Part B and C grant application
- Reduced costs in special education department
Special Education Director
Dell Rapids Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Supervise Title I
- Reconfigured extended school year for increased efficiency
- Reintroduced the student assistance team for a referral
- Developed and implemented paraprofessional evaluation instrument
- Successfully guided the district through a corrective action plan
- Piloted standards-based IEP
- Developed speech-language pathologist evaluation instrument
- Wrote and implemented teacher improvement plans
- Advance Ed external team chair certification
- Vice-chair Flandreau Schools Advance Ed external team
- Advance Ed external team member Menno Schools
- Certified Foundations Cognitive Coach
Special Education Director/7-12 Special Education Teacher
Hartington Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2008
- Chaired Standards-Based Grading Committee
- Advance Ed internal team chair
- Advance Ed external team member Freeman Schools
- Coordinated monthly in-service activities
- Co-chair Response to Intervention Implementation Committee
- Chaired Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities Committee
- Piloted web-based IEP system
- Wrote and implemented teacher improvement plans
Fifth Grade Teacher/Professional Development Center Teacher
Springfield Elementary School
08.2000 - 05.2001
- One year position
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Joseph’s Indian School
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Private School
Education
Doctor of Education - Special Education Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota08.2016
Educational Specialist - Elementary School Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota12.2005
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Marty College
Yankton, South Dakota05.1999
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional coaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Student engagement
Awards
Member South Dakota Advisory Panel for Children with Disabilities, Cognitive Coaching Foundations Coach, Advance Ed External Team Chair, Advance Ed (NCA/CASI) Steering Committee Chair, Teacher Leader, Flevares Memorial Scholarship, Mt. Marty College Academic Scholarship, Bridge to Education Scholarship, Magna Cum Laude, ILCD Committee Chairman, RtI Steering Committee
Timeline
Elementary Principal White River Elementary
White River Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Principal Gates Elementary
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Director/Student Services Director
Dell Rapids/Chester Public School District
08.2019 - 07.2023
Special Education Director
Hill City School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
Special Education Director
Educational Service Unit #13
07.2013 - 08.2015
Special Education Director
Converse County School District #2
08.2011 - 06.2013
Special Education Director
Dell Rapids Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2011
Special Education Director/7-12 Special Education Teacher
Hartington Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2008
Fifth Grade Teacher/Professional Development Center Teacher
Springfield Elementary School
08.2000 - 05.2001
Fifth Grade Teacher
St. Joseph’s Indian School
08.1999 - 05.2000
Educational Specialist - Elementary School Administration
University of South Dakota
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Marty College
Doctor of Education - Special Education Administration
University of South Dakota
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