1. Sarah Harty 1561 N. Gary Ave Wheaton, IL (630) 280-7302
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: TO OBTAIN A POSITION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AS A LEADER, ADVOCATE AND A MENTOR.
sea.harty79@gmail.com
EDUCATION
NATIONAL -LOUIS UNIVERSITY-LISLE, IL
MASTERS DEGREE:
ADMINISTRATIO N/SUPERVISION EMPHASIS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION TYPE 75
SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR ENDORSEMENT
MASTERS DEGREE:
LBS1 SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education Administration Experience
District U-46 Indian Prairie District 204
Special Education Administrator Special Education Administrator
08/2015-Present 08/2013-06/2015
Adminstrator ProfessionAl Responsibilities
 COORDINATE AND CONDUCT SERVICE TEAM AND IEP
MEETINGS.
 WRITE IEPS THAT FOLLOW DISTRICT AND EARLY LEARNER
DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES THAT
 MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF STUDENTS.
 COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH PARENTS AND OTHERS IN
THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A POSITIVE
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP.
 COORDINATE SERVICES WITH DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
AND STAFF TO ENSURE
 THAT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RECEIVE AN
APPROPRIATE,
 ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE MANDATES
TO PROVIDE A FULL CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR SPECIAL
EDUCATION STUDENTS.
 PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF BOTH FORMAL AND
INFORMAL STAFF EVALUATION TO ASSIST STAFF IN
REACHING THEIR PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL AND TO
INCREASE THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION.
 ENSURE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND APPROPRIATE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND STAFF.
 PARTICIPATE IN AND CONDUCT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STAFF
MEETINGS TO ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT IS PROVIDED AN
INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM WHICH BEST MEETS HIS/HER
IDENTIFIED NEEDS.
 PROVIDE MATERIALS, INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANCE, AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST
TEACHERS IN STRENGTHENING SPECIAL EDUCATION
PEDAGOGY,
 DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES, AND ADHERENCE TO IDEA
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
 ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS COMMITTEES WHICH
FACILITATE AND SUPPORT DISTRICT-WIDE AND
DEPARTMENTAL INITIATIVES AND
 ENGAGE ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DISTRICT.
 PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE
TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES.
 WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH BUILDING PRINCIPALS,
ASSIST DIRECTORS OF SPECIALIZED STUDENT SERVICES
 COORDINATE WITH THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
 PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED DISTRICT OR STATE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
 MAINTAINS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RECORDS AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, DISTRICT AND PROGRAM POLICY
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT
District 131
O.C. Allen Elementary School-Aurora, IL.
08/2009-06/2013
CASE of Dupage
ESY Case Manager
06/2013- 07/2015
Private Day School
MacNeal Therapeutic School-Westchester, IL
02/2009-08/2009
Attend Professional Development Training
Collaborate and Implement Social/Emotional
Lessons
Collaborate with General Education Staff
Designed Research Based Curriculum
Develop a positive atmosphere for learning
Manage IEP Meetings and Paperwork
Respond to Parents in a timely manner
Write/Update IEPs
Allen School Webmaster
Athletic Sponsor
Homebound Tutor
PBIS Tertiary Co-Leader/Crisis Team Member
RTI Problem Solving Team Member
SIP Team Member/ ILT Team Member
Technology Club Advisor
Yearbook Club Sponsor