Troy McAllister
Brattleboro,VT
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education & Student Services
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union
07.2022 - 05.2024
- This role provides leadership, management, supervision, evaluation, coordination, and direction of all special education programs and services for students with disabilities aged 3 to 21
- Responsibilities include strategic professional development, creating and managing budgets, monitoring compliance to meet state and federal mandates, and supporting equitable evidence-based practices and programming for academic growth and achievement, social-emotional learning, and behavior management within a multi-tiered system of supports framework
Assistant Director of Student Services
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Provide overall leadership and administrative direction for special education and other learning support programs and services as directed by the Director of Student Services for students in grades Pre-K-12 within seven schools (Barnet, Cabot, Danville, Peacham, Twinfield Union, Walden, & Waterford)
Corrections Education Headmaster
Community High School of Vermont
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Chief executive officer for the Department of Corrections' school system
- Strategic planning, policy development, operational management, administration and evaluation at a professional level involving direction and oversight of Corrections Education
- Responsible for integrating the high school program, its policies and procedures and governance into the corrections system
- Upgraded the school's student information system to web-based format
- Created faculty committees to establish standards for learning and graduation aligned with public high schools
- Testified at state legislative committees to maintain funding and resources
Principal/Assistant Director of Corrections Education
Community High School of Vermont
04.2010 - 03.2016
- Chief administrative officer for the Department of Corrections' school system
- Provide instructional program leadership and direction
Special Education Consultant
Vermont Department of Education
06.2006 - 04.2010
- Monitor special education programs throughout the state
- Serve on and chair rules committee to re-write Vermont special education rules
- Provide technical assistance and training to educators, administrators and others regarding special education rules and programs
- Collect and analyze data regarding school based student supports
Personal Care Attendant
Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
02.2006 - 08.2007
- Primarily, provide meal preparation, helped with household chores, assist with medications and mobility for an elderly woman who had partial paralysis due to a stroke
Personal Care Attendant
Private home
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provide meal preparation, assist with medications and mobility for an elderly woman with Parkinson’s Syndrome, limited sight, and dementia
- In addition, assist her with crossword puzzles and read books to her
Special Educator
Harwood Union High School
08.2002 - 01.2005
- Facilitate and manage special education files for a caseload of 18-21 students
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations
- Teach students math and language arts skills one-to-one and in small group
Education
J.D. -
Western New England University School of Law
Springfield, MA05-2027
C.A.G.S. - Educational Leadership
University of New England
Biddeford, Maine09.2014
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont02.2006
B.A. - American Studies
Marlboro College
Marlboro, Vermont05.1998
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Staff and educator guidance
- Federal, state, and local regulations adherence
- Public speaking
- Efficient researcher
- Westlaw and Lexis expertise
- Case management
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites
Timeline
Director of Special Education & Student Services
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union
07.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Director of Student Services
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
08.2020 - 06.2022
Corrections Education Headmaster
Community High School of Vermont
03.2016 - 08.2020
Principal/Assistant Director of Corrections Education
Community High School of Vermont
04.2010 - 03.2016
Special Education Consultant
Vermont Department of Education
06.2006 - 04.2010
Personal Care Attendant
Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
02.2006 - 08.2007
Personal Care Attendant
Private home
01.2004 - 01.2005
Special Educator
Harwood Union High School
08.2002 - 01.2005
J.D. -
Western New England University School of Law
C.A.G.S. - Educational Leadership
University of New England
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Vermont
B.A. - American Studies
Marlboro College