Timothy O'Neill
South Windsor,CT
Summary
Innovative educational leader with a strong background in special education and alternative education program administration. Skilled in establishing community partnerships and facilitating professional development, ensuring compliance and enhancing student opportunities across trauma-informed educational settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Special Education
Meriden Public Schools
Meriden, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Supervisor of Alternative Special Education Programming for over 70 students enrolled across grades 6-12.
- Special Education Supervisor for all students placed out of district per Juvenile Matters, CREC Polaris, and Woodland School (East Hartford).
- Supervise and evaluate certified special education teachers, school social workers, counselors, behavior technicians, paraprofessionals, and an administrative assistant to improve alternative school program and student outcomes.
- District-wide Supervisor and department facilitator for all School Social Workers in-district.
- College and Career Readiness Team Administrator for all alternative school programming.
- Chair all PPT meetings at the program level.
- Review and finalize all IEPs to ensure compliance in CT-SEDS
- Develop and facilitate professional development for faculty and staff.
- Establish and maintain community partnerships for transition services, community service, and expansion of student opportunities and resources.
- Title IX Coordinator for all program level students, faculty, and staff.
Assistant Principal, CREC Polaris Center
Capitol Region Education Council
East Hartford, Connecticut
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Assistant Principal for students in grades K-12 in a therapeutic, alternative, outplacement school setting.
- Evaluate all special education teachers and school social workers.
- Chair PPT meetings with Special Education Supervisors from LEAs.
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Coordinator for all school programming.
- Report all restraints and seclusions in CT-SEDS (approximately 20 - 25 per week).
- Conducted tours for LEA representatives and their students, parents, and guardians to showcase school facilities and programs offered.
Education
092 certification program - Educational Leadership
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2000
Skills
- Positive behavior intervention and supports
- School improvement planning
- Professional development
- Compliance monitoring
- Program administration
- Community partnerships
- Effective communication
- Instructional leadership
- Social-emotional learning
- Special education law
- Trauma-informed practices
- Program budget management
- School safety procedures
Professional References
Mr. Daniel Crispino (direct supervisor)
Assistant Superintendent
Student Supports and Elementary Education
Meriden Public Schools
daniel.crispino@meridenk12.org
(203) 630-4180
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Mr. Louis Bronk
Assistant Superintendent
Personnel and Talent Development
Meriden Public Schools
louis.bronk@meridenk12.org
(203) 630-4209
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Ms. Elizabeth Luparia
Director of Special Education
Meriden Public Schools
e.luparia@meridenk12.org
(203) 630-4182
Timeline
Supervisor of Special Education
Meriden Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Principal, CREC Polaris Center
Capitol Region Education Council
08.2018 - 07.2019
092 certification program - Educational Leadership
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Connecticut