LISA GIGLIO BYCZEK
Frankfort
Summary
Educational professional prepared to lead and innovate in special education. Known for driving program success through effective leadership and strategic planning. Consistently fosters collaborative environments and adapts to evolving challenges. Expertise in compliance with educational laws and regulations and staff development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Education
Bremen High School District 228
07.2015 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate special education classroom program and services and all matters relating to the organization, conduct, and staffing of all special education service delivery
- Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-appraisal of students with regard to the special education services program, including but not limited to: Child Find, initial case studies, Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, annual reviews, re-evaluations, transition plans, coordination of timely and meaningful meetings (if applicable) and Manifestation Determinations
- Develop budget recommendations and provide expenditure control on established budgets and appropriate IDEA grants for special education
- Assume responsibility for the implementation and observation of all Board policies and State and Federal regulations as they apply to special education students and staff.
Special Education Coordinator
Bremen High School District 228
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Oversaw special education services for over 300 students across two buildings
- Ensured that students received the programming and services outlined on the IEP
- Collaborated with special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, speech pathologists, general education teachers and administrators to meet the needs of students
Special Education Teacher
Bremen High School
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Founding teacher of a district-wide program, EXCEL, for students with special needs who require a functional based, vocationally driven curriculum
- Coordinated IEP meetings, Eligibility Determination meetings, related service providers, and in-school partnerships to provide opportunities for growth and success in all students
- Worked collaboratively with two other teachers, counselor, and speech pathologist to develop and deliver thematic, standards-based lessons on independent living, vocational skills, functional skills, and social skills awareness
Special Education Teacher
Southwest Cook County Cooperative
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Designed and implemented instruction for individuals with cognitive, behavioral, orthopedic, health and communication impairments in self-contained classroom
- Wrote and implemented Individual Education Plans, utilizing the EASY IEP system
- Created, adapted and modified instructional materials to meet individual student needs
Paraprofessional
Southwest Cook County Cooperative
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided instructional, behavioral, and adaptive support to learners
- Facilitated and supported learners in a variety of settings (e.g. general education inclusion classes, community based activities, work experience sites, etc.)
- Managed the collection of assessment data and documentation
Institute Fellow (last position held)
Teach for America
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Planned and executed transportation, support systems, accommodations, and logistics for six staff training conferences
- Served as general liaison for staff applicants and coordinated the logistics of over 180 interviews; including interview notification, distribution of interview materials, interview scheduling, and final notification
- Served as budget tracker for team; ensured strict adherence to set budget, produced check requests, reimbursement requests, and reconciliations
Education
Chief School Business Official Certification - School Business Management
Northern IL University
02.2022
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
University of St. Francis
12.2020
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Multicategorical Special Education
Governors State University
05.2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Secondary Education
Saint Xavier University
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
University of Iowa
05.2004
Skills
- Early intervention
- Instructional leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Social Science – History
- Learning Behavior Specialist I
- Learning Behavior Specialist I – Supervising
- General Administrative
- Director of Special Education
- Superintendent
- Chief School Business Official
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Bremen High School District 228
07.2015 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Bremen High School District 228
07.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Bremen High School
07.2010 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Southwest Cook County Cooperative
07.2006 - 06.2010
Paraprofessional
Southwest Cook County Cooperative
08.2005 - 06.2006
Institute Fellow (last position held)
Teach for America
05.2004 - 05.2005
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
University of St. Francis
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Multicategorical Special Education
Governors State University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Secondary Education
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
University of Iowa
Chief School Business Official Certification - School Business Management
Northern IL University
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