Susan Nelson

Special Education Administrator

District U-46

Elgin, IL

08.2011 - 06.2023

Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
Reviewed referrals from general educators requesting evaluations for possible disability classification.
Conducted regular meetings with general education teachers, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders to discuss student progress and develop effective intervention strategies.
Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers and administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Monitored the implementation of IEPs by classroom teachers and other staff members.
Served as a liaison between families providers offering additional resources or services needed by students with disabilities.
Facilitated collaboration among school personnel on best practices related to teaching techniques that accommodate students' unique learning styles.
Assisted in the development of Individual Family Service
Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Analyzed data from standardized tests administered by the district's special education department in order to assess program effectiveness.
Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Developed procedures for addressing parent complaints about their child's program or placement.
Provided guidance and support to special education teachers in developing individualized learning plans for students with disabilities.
Supervised paraprofessionals working directly with students receiving special education services.
Ensured that all records pertaining to special education are kept up-to-date and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
Developed and implemented strategies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to special education services.
Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
Attended conferences and workshops related to current trends in special education law and policy.
Conducted assessments to evaluate student educational needs in order to determine eligibility for special education services.
Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
Created an atmosphere conducive to positive social interactions among peers who receive different levels of support within the same classroom setting.