Special Education Higher

Joseph J. Dougherty, Ed.D.

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Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 ad5ogn@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Educational leader, instructor and supervisor. Experienced in higher education, K-12 school administration, program evaluation and teacher preparation. Grounded in 25 years of classroom teaching. Proven ability to improve student performance.

Leader in Curriculum and Instruction

Successfully developed and implemented best practices

Adopted and led staff in implementing school wide reading and math curricula

Aligned curriculum with state standards employing peer collaboration

Developed district wide math and science programs

Initiated and led data analysis processes to inform differentiated instruction

Implemented classroom portfolio assessment to promote student ownership of learning

Established collaborative teacher teams focused on data-informed decisions

Created effective professional learning experiences

Mentored instructional staff during tenure as principal of special education school

Led faculty professional learning

focused on needs assessment and school improvement goals

Provided professional development for teachers on positive behavior support

Trained teachers in differentiated

instruction to meet the needs of all

students

Trained staff in adaptation of newly adopted reading and math programs for special education students

Demonstrated expertise in special education

As Principal, initiated and led effective actions to adopt and adapt curriculum and instruction resulting in substantial achievement gains for special education students

Provided bi-weekly, sustained professional development for special education teachers

Evaluated the delivery of special education programs in underachieving schools (New Jersey)

Supported educators in developing and evaluating student IEPs

Leader in School Improvement

Consulting services for schools, districts, state departments

Conducted state-wide professional development for low performing schools and districts in implementation of a national school reform model

Identified causes of low achievement and provided recommendations for school improvement as a member of New Jersey Department of Education scholastic audit team

Principal dedicated to success of all students

Led 3-year reform program in a low performing special education school, achieved dramatic student achievement gains:

Reading: grades 4-12 school average increased from 22% to 38% in 3rd year of program

Math: grades 4-12 school average increased from 28% to 43% in 3rd year of program

Conducted action research as principal to evaluate effectiveness of new academic initiative and shared successful outcomes with staff and administration

Created teacher evaluation process, resulting in greater accountability for student learning outcomes

Raised expectations and accountability for high quality staff performance

Responsible for annual budgets and all school expenditures

Experienced Administrator

Led instructional planning informed by achievement data and results driven goals

Developed staff contracts & salary schedule

Planned long-range fiscal program and

approved program expenditures

Created master schedule grades 4-12

Higher Education

Instructor: human development, education assessment and special education—graduate program

Supervisor: student teachers—special education

Supervisor: undergraduate teaching practicum—special education

Education and Certifications

Nova Southeastern University 2005

Ed.D. Educational Leadership

Trenton State College 1983

M.S., Special Education

Penn State University

Graduate Studies, Science/Math

Temple University 1971

B.S., Elementary Education

PA and NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate

PA Mentally/Physically Handicapped

PA Elementary Principal Certificate

NJ Principal/Supervisor Certificate

NJ Teacher of the Handicapped

Employment Chronology

LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA 2015 - 2017

Supervisor, teaching practicum in special education

Stockton University, Galloway, NJ 2014 - 2015

Supervisor of Student Teachers

Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2013 - 2015

Instructor in Graduate Teacher Preparation Program

Cabrini College, Radnor, Pennsylvania 2012 - 2013

Instructor in Graduate Teacher Preparation Program

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA 2008- 2009

Education Specialist, Special Education

New Jersey Department of Education 2004-2007

Consultant

Mary A. Dobbins School, Mt. Holly, NJ 2001-2004

Principal

Center for Research in Human Development 1998-2001

and Education, Temple University

Program Development & Implementation Specialist

New Hanover Township School, Wrightstown, NJ 1976-1997

Teacher, Grades 5-8, science, math, and writing

Norristown Area School District, Norristown, PA 1971-1976

Teacher, Grades 5 and 6

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