Jerry Parisi

Coordinate and facilitate all CSE/CPSE meetings, processes, and procedures Assist with completion of all Pupil Data, Verification Reports, Automated Verification Lists, Approved Payment Reports, High Cost STAC Amendment Reports to NYSED Coordinate State and Federal MEDICAID reimbursement procedures

Director of Special Education at Salamanca City Central School District (2021-08 – Present)

• Coordinate and facilitate all CSE/CPSE meetings, processes, and procedures
• Assist with completion of all Pupil Data, Verification Reports, Automated Verification Lists, Approved Payment Reports, High Cost STAC Amendment Reports to NYSED
• Coordinate State and Federal MEDICAID reimbursement procedures
• Co-Medicaid Compliance Officer and Co-McKinney-Vento Liaison
• Coordinate and facilitate the District Mentoring Program
• Assist with the hiring new staff members within the school district
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of Federal IDEA and NYS grants
• Co-coordinate and implement the Special Education Extended year program (summer school) during the months of July and August
• Coordinate transition services for those special education students transitioning from high school to post-secondary opportunities
• Ensure the proper function of the CSE/CPSE office and staff as to remain in compliance with NYS and Federal regulations
• Ensure that FBA's and BIP's remain in compliance with NYS and Federal regulations
• Coordinate and facilitate Central Registration process
• Conduct formal and informal teacher observations of faculty and staff K-12
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of the District RtI plan and implementation

Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services at Salamanca City Central School District (2020-08 – 2021-07)

Adjunct Professor at University at Buffalo (2019-09 – Present)

• Instruct undergraduate students in the area of School Counseling
• Develop curriculum and deliver instruction through online medium

Native American School Counselor at Salamanca High School (2017-07 – 2020-07)

• Provide academic, career, and social/emotional counseling services to Native American students in grades 8-12
• Implement prevention programs which address issues such as school attendance, academic achievement, career planning, conflict resolution, social interaction, decision-making, and problem solving
• Coordinate services for Native American students with the Seneca Nation of Indians
• Develop High School master schedule with Administrators
• Create and implement the K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling plan
• Participant in the Salamanca CCSD Trauma Informed Care initiative
• Use CPI conflict resolution strategies to deescalate at-risk student situations
• Provide mental health instruction to all 8th-12th grade students
• K-12 Department Chairperson July 2018-Present
• Assistant Football Coach 2017-Present

Principal at Pine Valley Junior/Senior High School (2016-08 – 2017-06)

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of the daily functions and programs of school
• Lead faculty and staff in improving the instructional program
• Develop 21st century academic program for all students, including the improvement of College and Career Readiness programs
• Professionally develop the faculty in the Essential Elements of Instruction and Personalized Learning
• Evaluate faculty and staff through formal and informal observations
• Coordinate NYS 7-8 Assessments and NYS Regents exams
• Develop Junior/Senior High School master schedules
• Coordinate the District/Building Safety Teams
• Supervise District Athletic program
• Serve as CSE Chairperson for Pre-K-12 Special Education Program
• Manage building budget process

Director of Guidance & Special Education at Carle Place Middle/High School (2014-08 – 2015-10)

• Supervised middle and high school counseling department and corresponding programs including PSATs, college applications, parent information programs, etc.
• Coordinated the college application process using the Naviance program
• Developed middle and high school master schedules
• Supervised middle and high school special education teachers and coordinated IEP compliance
• Attended CSE and 504 meetings
• Developed testing accommodation schedule for students with disabilities
• Managed the annual budget for the Student Services department
• Observed and evaluated school counselors, special education teachers, and teacher aides

Principal at Veronica E. Connor Middle School (2012-01 – 2014-07)

• Provided leadership, supervision, and oversight of the daily functions and programs of school
• Lead faculty and staff in improving the Middle School instructional program
• Developed 21st century academic program for all students
• Professionally developed the faculty on the Common Core Learning Standards
• Evaluated faculty and staff through the APPR process
• Facilitated building the middle school master schedule
• Coordinated the Building Safety Team
• Co-lead the district wide K-12 PBIS Team in cooperation with the PPS director
• Formalized the middle school RtI process through the creation of the Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support (PBIS) and Instructional Support (IST) teams
• Reorganized and improved the 504-plan determination process

Assistant Principal at Grand Island High School (2009-07 – 2011-12)

• Supervised the Career & Technical Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Student Services departments, programs, and staff
• Co-facilitated the joint APPR Planning Committee, comprised of teachers and administrators, charged with developing a common evaluation process for the entire Grand Island CSD (based on the new NYSED Teaching Standards)
• Designed the high school RtI process, in conjunction with the district wide RtI Task Force and the K-12 PBIS Team
• Lead the Instructional Support Team (IST) and the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Team to improve student achievement and evaluate 504 Accommodation plans
• Established the Friends of Rachel/Character Council to create a safe and unified school culture
• Directed the Building Safety Team, including the organization of all emergency drills and creation of new emergency response procedures
• Served as Assistant Athletic Director and enforce the academic eligibility policy/athletic code of conduct for all student-athletes

School Counselor at Maryvale High School (2001-07 – 2009-07)

• Implemented prevention programs which addressed issues such as school attendance, academic achievement, conflict resolution, social interaction, decision-making, and problem solving
• Managed the annual budget for the Student Services department
• Facilitated Home Instruction process for students and families
• Developed, reviewed and maintained K-12 School Counseling Plan
• Developed and facilitated the "Maryvale 101" 9th grade transition program
• Provided academic, career, and personal counseling services in individual and group settings
• Facilitated psycho-educational and social skills groups that foster students' academic, social, and emotional development
• Junior Varsity Football Coach 2001-2008 (Head Coach 2003-2008)

School Counselor at West Seneca West High School (2000-08 – 2001-06)

Long-term substitute school counselor

• Provided counseling, consultation, and coordination services to students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Provided academic support, career guidance, individual, and group counseling services
• Developed and implemented career and educational support programs
• Managed the Student Services Career Center; maintained and updated video library, college catalogs, standardized test material, and computer software
• Coordinated and conducted classroom presentations related to academic, social, and career issues

School Counselor at Baker Road Alternative High School (2000-01 – 2000-06)

Part-time school counselor

• Provided academic support, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and career counseling services to at-risk students in an alternative high school
• Provided group and individual counseling services

Master of Education in Educational Administration – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (2008-06)

Permanent Certification in School District Administrator – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (2007-09)

Permanent Certification in School Administrator/Supervisor – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (2007-09)

Master of Education in School Counseling – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (1999-09)

Certificate of Advanced Study in School Counseling – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (2000-06)

Permanent Certification in School Counselor (K-12) – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (2003-09)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University at Buffalo, State University of New York (1998-06)