1. Michael F. Ray
1400 Somerset Ct. Cell: (847) 778-0891
Mundelein, IL 60060 Email: 1400ray@comcast.net Home: (847) 393-7109
Education:
Endorsement Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois (August 2014)
 Director of Special Education
Type75 Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois (December 2007)
 Illinois Type 75 Administrative Certificate
M.A. Barat College, Lake Forest, Illinois (May 2003)
 Education – Technology, Instruction, and Curriculum
B.A. Barat College, Lake Forest, Illinois (May 2001)
 Special Education, Minor in Psychology
Professional Educator License; Illinois Approved Program/Endorsements For Selected License:
• General Administrative Prekindergarten through Grade 12
• Director of Special Education Prekindergarten through Age 21
• Learning Behavior Specialist 1 “LBS1” PreKindergarten through Age 21
• Learning Disabilities PreKindergarten through Age 21
• Social/Emotional Disorders PreKindergarten through Age 21
Registration:
• 2016-2017 Region 05 North Cook ISC 1; 2016-2017 LAKE ROE
Special Education Coordinator
Buffalo Grove High School, Township High Schools District 214
(08/2012 – current)
 Review all Case Managers & Related Service Personnel information inserted into IEP’s, to insure all necessary
forms and legal documentation for Special Education are within compliance with state laws and school district
expectations.
 Assists in coordinating of district and related services, for initial and revaluations and program placements within
the continuum of services in Special Education.
 Act as the LEA at Individual Education Plan meetings.
 Participated in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports i.e. developing function-based support of students
with mild to moderate behavior; Identifying function-based behavior support strategies; Contextual fit and
implementation and evaluation planning. Participate in Early Intervention Teams “EIT”, for Child Find, RTI
suggestions and/or recommendations for initial evaluations i.e. 504 or Special Education services.
 Articulation and participated in IEP meetings with middle schools; London, Thomas, Cooper, South, Holmes, St.
Mary’s and private therapeutic schools for incoming freshmen with special needs.
• Identification of incoming special education, and 504 freshmen for following school year.
• Identify needed test accommodations for SAT 8&9; PARCC; ACT
• Provide list of students who are tested via DLM- Dynamic Learning Maps
• Based on DLM participation and extensive assessments accommodations, Identify students who may require additional
observations or meetings for possible outside placements i.e. Public therapeutic, NSSEO, and/or private day educational
placements to meet the student individual needs.
• Maintain constant communication with the middle school Case Managers and parents.
• Observations of 8th graders who may require extensive supports and, or outside placements.
• List created of equipment, technology, and transportation needs.
• Course placement recommendations, based on classroom performance, Sender school, Case Manager, Department Chair input.
Keeping in mind numbers of students and FTE requirements.
• Incoming freshmen parent and student curriculum presentations and tour at high school.
• Sender school IEP Annual Review meetings at home high school with Special Education Students and their parents.
• Recommendations for students who qualify for ESY “Extended School Year Services” and possible summer school classes can
be recommended to build needed skills over the summer.
 Responsible for training all special education staff on online IEP program TieNet Training. Tested system, reported
problems, developed presentation to teach new system to Case Mangers, Related Services Personnel and
Administration.
 Developed Binders for staff with the following procedures in them:
• Outlined list of IEP progression.
• Outlined list of action steps to be taken before, during, and after an IEP staffing.
• Case Manager and Related Services expectations.
Professional
Experience
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2. • Measurable Smart Goals, updates, procedures, expectations, and examples.
• Comprehensive binder covering multiple areas of expectations and procedures in the area of Special Education in example;
 Created the TieNet IEP paperwork Procedures:
--Special education staff roles for evaluation & IEP meetings
--Growth expectations Lexile --2014-2015 goal updates schedule --Transition Services
--Amendments vs IEP meetings --Driver rehabilitation evaluation procedures --PBIS
--Problem solving worksheet --Vocational programming --School law updates
--College Standards --Social emotional learning standards --Goal examples
--State Standards for English --State Standards for Math --RTI
--Student Black book --Vocational Evaluation
--EPAS Scores --Updated Goal Forms closed goal forms two weeks to parents before IEP meeting.
--Case Manager File --Individual Learning Plan
--Previous Psych. Information --IEP Paperwork Annual Review, Reevaluation, Summary of Performance
--Medicaid School-Based Services --Conference Summary Report, Sign In Sheet
--Documentation of Evaluation Results --Attendance Printouts
--Criteria for Eligibility Pages --Eligibility Determination SLD
--Teacher Feedback --Secondary Transition
--Transition Services --FBA-Functional Behavior Assessment If Applicable
--Behavior Intervention Plan If Applicable --Goal & Objective, Benchmarks possible progress monitoring graph
--Accommodations and Supports --Assessments
--Services and Placement --Additional Notes and Information
--Excusal of an IEP Team Member --Consent for Agency Invitation to Transition Meeting
--Student Needs – Autism Spectrum --Notification of Conference
-- Conference Recommendations --Documentation of Intervention, Evaluation Results
--Data Collected i.e. Lexile, Reading Fluency, Site Vocab., Home Work Completion, Test Performance, Grades, Discipline Incidents,
Attendance Records, Teacher Feedback, and Accommodations usage, etc.
--Eligibility Determination All Other Disabilities or Additional Notes Information.
--PLAAFP-Present Levels of Acad. Achievement & Functional Performance Completed
--Related Service Provider Summary, If Applicable
--Transfer of Rights Due to Age of Majority If turning 17 within IEP Delegation of Rights If 18 years of age at time of IEP
--Summary of Performance SENIORS, Student Perspective, Data Collect.
--Reports Psych, Soc, Health, History, Speech Evaluation, Adaptive PE, OT, PT, Mobility training for the blind.
--Indicator 13 Checklist Reported to the Government to maintain correct EE codes to maintain funding.
 Work at District .2 of my time working on the following:
Principal
Alternative Behavior Treatment Centers Fairfield Academy
(08/2007 – 5/2012 Principal)
 Responsible for all Special Education documentation in the school which includes the following:
• IEP’s, Annual, 3 year Domain, initial, updates, processing incoming and outgoing students, vocational testing , transition
services, and ACT registration and accommodations. Collaborated with all school professional that are involved with the
placement, identification, and educational progress of a student. I have arranged educational services and communication
--Expectation and consistency in disseminating information/notes to buildings
--8th Grade Articulation Timelines --SSI Disability Benefits - request for documents
--Vocational Programming --NSSEO Admin Rep & Coordinator Meetings
--PARRC Accommodations --Review Brittney's Law/graduation
--Evaluations for off-site students --Notes Page
--Crisis Incident Reports --CLS Student Files
--Diagnostic placements --EE CODE - If there is a change of placement
--Allocation of Resources --Goal Updates
--Revocation of consent --Best practice for documentation of school staff's concerns
--Private Day Evaluations --Hearing/Vision Screening
--5th year seniors philosophy --Accessing Bridge/House Programs/"Inclusion" students
--Medicaid Consent Forms --EE Data Reports in TIENET
--ELL participation at IEP meetings --Transportation
--Vocational opportunities beyond typical daily classroom skills.
--Sender School Articulation: Chart, Form and Intro Letter
Professional
Experience
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3. according to state law, with school officials, team members, and parents. I schedule meetings, testing, and all necessary
communication in an effective structured way.
 Skills:
• Demonstrate fair, consistent, clear expectations to staff.
• Ability to demonstrate teaching and adult role modeling by displaying integrity and respect with students and staff.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage, lead and motivate others.
 Implemented the following:
• Student information system updates
• Behavioral & Academic charting, obtaining accurate percentages for updating benchmark progress.
• Write IEP’s
• Organized classroom learning environments to enhance learning and decrease inappropriate behaviors (teacher & students).
• Teacher, parent communication.
• Developed a new Transition Services Program.
 Expectations:
• Have teachers deliver the district’s curriculum, in a professional way.
• Maintain high expectation from students and staff.
• Make sure that everything is organized.
• Meet the needs of every student that receives Special Education Services.
• That we are always assessing, developing and utilizing special education services, if needed.
• Evaluated 19 staff and faculty.
• Oversee in-service planning and implementation.
• Schedule student classes and update student transcripts.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum in collaboration with staff.
• Oversee school discipline program.
Professional Administration
Experience Lake County High Schools Technology Campus Assistant Principal
(Secondary) (06/03/06– 07/01/07)
 Responsible for maintenance of student records, services, maintaining discipline, campus safety, and overseeing all
student activities to ensure that students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved
curricula and mission of the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus.
Performance Responsibilities:
Students
 Supervises the preparation of student registration, session schedules, grade reports, and transportation services
from the member schools.
• Review registration for new students for accuracy, numbers, and IEP information
• Control the flow of transportation service from the member school
 Coordinates the orientation of students to the Tech Campus including:
• Cosmetology orientation
• New staff orientation
• Student orientation
• Member school counselors orientation
• Member school special education orientation
 Assists in compilation of student enrollment data and provide enrollment data for state and federal reimbursement
claims and civil rights monitoring reports.
 Serves as the sexual harassment officer for students.
 Revises and develops the preparation of student/parent handbook.
 Coordinates supervision responsibilities with the Principal and other building administrators for extracurricular
activities, i.e., field trips, student ambassador functions, National Technical Honor Society, and student awards
night, and all student fundraising activities.
Personnel
 Evaluate staff reporting to the Assistant Principal, according to administrative guidelines
• Evaluated 17 faculty and staff
 Supervised all security personnel and protocol.
Discipline
 Oversees all matters of student discipline and attendance
 Establishes and maintains an student safety program throughout the school
 Daily supervision of the halls and grounds before and after school and during passing periods.
 Assist in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security
• Crisis planning
 Acts as the liaison to the member schools, police, courts, and county regarding student discipline programs.
School Community Relations

4.  Assists the Principal with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related
activities and objectives.
 Coordinate the process of contacting school administrators and parents to discuss student discipline issues.
 Assists in the preparation of member school counselor/dean orientations and visits to the member school events, i.e.,
open house, freshman orientation
 Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school.
 Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities:
• Crisis Management planning and implantation updated yearly
• Classroom Management support for teacher in need
• Maintain budget for student services
• Carry out goals and established policies and procedures directed by the Director
• Visit classrooms, observe teaching methods. Review instructional objectives
• Meet and interact with other administrators, students, parents, and member schools
• Oversee the requisition and allocation of supplies in Student Services
• Evaluate academic records of students at the Tech Campus, mid-quarter and grade reports for any discrepancy
• Support the teachers an staff with disciplinary issues, special needs accommodations as needed
• Make operations run smoothly, safety first, organization of classroom environments, and student activity
• Gathers data and prepares such things as annual report information, calendars as it relates to student services.
• Coordinates the preparation and publication of various documents
• Independently researches, prioritizes, and follows-up on issues and concerns addressed by my office.
• Organize all internal paperwork as it applies to the Assistant Principal’s office.
• Special Education Certified Rep for the Technology Campus
Teacher:
Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL)
 Cyd Lash Academy (2004-2006), Grant High School (2002-2004)
 Teaching 9th through 12th grade special education
 Planned and implemented district curriculum to students with special needs
 Collaborating with psychologists, speech pathologist, social worker, special education teachers,
general education teachers and administration
 Participating in AR, ER, Initial, SOP’s Revision IEP meetings
 Maintain daily records, I am highly organized.
 Attending professional workshops and classes
 Maintaining parent communication
 Utilized effective classroom management and discipline strategies.
 Developed and taught staff development
DePaul University, Senior Help Desk Technician (2001-2002), DePaul acquired
Barat
College (07/01/01) Barat College, Director Computer Services (1997 – 2001)
 Supervised ten employees. Conducted employee evaluations. Managed payroll and hours. Responsibilities also include interviewing,
hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 Respond to needs and questions of lab users, faculty, staff and students in residence halls concerning access to network, operation of
computers, software issues and general computing questions.
 Assisted in supervision of wiring projects to connect all campus classrooms, faculty offices and business offices.
 Managed the distribution of desktop computers to all full time faculty and staff on campus.
 Supervised the installation of the new computer labs in the Main building and in residence halls.
 Helped in the overall transition from Barat to DePaul, including upgrading current equipment, training, and services.
 Worked in Chicago Loop location 2 month every year.
U. S. Marine Corps. (1991-1995)
Honorably Discharge after 4 years active duty and 4 years reserves.
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Military
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(Business)