Susan Nice
Exton,PA
Summary
SUSAN NICE Summary Education Director with more then 15 years of experience planning, developing and implementing educational programs at one of the nation's largest provider of educational, vocational, residential, and clinical services for individuals with special needs. Excels in working with members of all disciplines and domains to ensure every student receives an appropriate, strength based program that emphasizes self-determination and independent skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health School For Int
07.2018 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
01.2008 - Current
Program Consultant
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health PA CIDDS
05.2001 - 08.2009
- Assisted with the development of the organization's Treatment Foster Care Program
- Developed policies and procedures for review by the Clinical Director; worked with licensing agencies to secure license to operate; networked with funding agencies to develop and maintain referral sources; and gave presentations to organizations for recruitment of treatment parents
- Provided direction and support to treatment parents and developed and monitored treatment plans, reviewed records, observed programmatic activities, and engaged in feedback process with treatment parents.
Treatment Coordinator
Devereux Advanced Behavoral Health PA CIDDS
09.1999 - 05.2001
- Served as clinical support and oversight of Treatment Foster Care Program
- Responsible for direct clinical services to treatment parents and children; and provided direction and support to Program Consultants.
Experience Assistant Education Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.1995 - 09.1999
- PA CIDDS Leo Kanner Learning Center
- Leads a management team of 7 in the educational and vocational growth of students and the professional development of teachers by developing and implementing policies, programs, and curriculum plans
- Successfully developed student entry procedure that recognizes possible safety threats and increases student and faculty safety
- Active and integral member of the Autism D-PBIS Leadership Team; Quality Management Committee;
- National Education Directors Committee with recent emphasis and implementation of Aims Web and development of classroom management and data collection tools; Nutrition Committee with involvement in the development of center's Nutrition and Wellness Plan; Reading Week planning and greeting high profile readers; and PDE funding, recruitment and development committees with organization's Chief Operating Officer and Vice President
- Responsible for PIMS reporting; PASA Coordinator, and school's TIMS process
- Recently assisted with the planning, licensing, and launching of a new school building
- During the current Education
- Director's 8 month absence, assumed all Education Director responsibilities in addition to own responsibilities
- Home and School Visitor
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health PA CIDDS Leo Kanner Learning Center
- Developed personal connections between parents, agencies, and school personnel
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of day students' programming
- Developed systems for day student evaluations which led to an increase in the number of day students; introduced school pictures for student families; and worked with families of graduates regarding post-21 placements.
Education
Educational Leadership - Principal Certificate
Widener University
Chester, PA01.2008
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
York College of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Student-focused
- Results-oriented
- Excels in Customer Service
- Dedication
- Quick learner
- Servant Leadership
Affiliations
Member, Right to Education Task Force
Member, Widener Alumni Association
Member, Phi Kappa Phi
Timeline
Education Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health School For Int
07.2018 - Current
01.2008 - Current
Program Consultant
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health PA CIDDS
05.2001 - 08.2009
Treatment Coordinator
Devereux Advanced Behavoral Health PA CIDDS
09.1999 - 05.2001
Experience Assistant Education Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.1995 - 09.1999
Educational Leadership - Principal Certificate
Widener University
Master of Social Work -
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
York College of Pennsylvania
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