Ollie McDade IV

Special Education Coordinator & Administrative Leader with extensive expertise in campus-wide behavioral support systems, crisis intervention logistics, and data-driven program management.

Dedicated Instructional

Leader and Administrator in Training with over 15 years of expertise in academic, special education, and socio-emotional development. Skilled in leading interdisciplinary teams—including administrators, psychologists, and instructional staff—to design and execute compliant behavioral support plans and tailored student interventions. Proven track record in leveraging behavioral referral and outcome analytics alongside frameworks like Leverage Leadership and Get Better Faster to direct district-wide professional development, evaluate intervention efficacy, and ensure 100% regulatory compliance.

GAP Teacher / Administrator in Training - Aldine ISD - Hill Elementary School – Houston, TX

(2024-08)

• Administrative Operations: Assist campus leadership with daily operations, instructional rounds, personnel management, and data-driven literacy/science recovery plans.
• Behavioral Supports & Crisis Management: Lead the cross-functional development of comprehensive behavioral support plans in collaboration with campus administrators, instructional teams, and specialized service providers.
• Interdisciplinary Leadership: Facilitate de-escalation training loops and crisis response drills to ensure campus staff and students are fully prepared to navigate crisis situations safely and effectively.
• Compliance & Data Analytics: Aggregate and analyze behavioral referral, incident, and progress-monitoring data to evaluate intervention efficacy, drive campus-wide trend analysis, and maintain 100% regulatory compliance.
• Instructional Coaching: Lead coaching cycles (Get Better Faster) and deliver campus-wide professional development on Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and behavior intervention strategies.

Area Special Education Coordinator - International Leadership of Texas - Houston, TX

(2023-09 - 2024-08)

• Special Education Supervision: Directed IEP/ARD committee meetings, conducted thorough evaluation reviews, managed caseloads, and oversaw specialized program logistics to ensure high-quality, equitable access for all receiving students.
• Teacher Coaching: Coached and observed 60+ teachers and assistants to refine evidence-based instructional strategies designed for special education populations.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Facilitated strength-based, family-centered IEP meetings and coordinated specialized services including Speech, OT, Physical Therapy, and Counseling.

District Behavior Itinerant Specialist - Houston Independent School District - Houston, TX

(2022-08 - 2023-09)

• Targeted Behavioral Interventions: Conducted comprehensive functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) to identify triggers, patterns, and individual strengths, translating findings into actionable, student-centered support plans.
• Resource Deployment & Logistics: Facilitated direct behavioral support activities across multiple campuses, managing rapid-response logistics and deploying specialized intervention resources for students requiring immediate support.
• District Professional Development: Partnered with campus leadership to improve discipline practices through data-driven analysis of behavioral findings, crisis intervention training, and teacher surveys.

Behavior Support Teacher / Edgenuity Teacher - Houston Independent School District - Houston, TX

(2019-08 - 2022-08)

• Progress Tracking & Reporting: Maintained rigorous documentation of intervention activities, incident reports, and goal outcomes to inform plan modifications and stakeholder progress reporting.
• Behavioral & Life Skills Instruction: Managed instructional materials for neurodiverse students and applied Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to foster classroom engagement and independent life skills.

Master of Science - Educational Psychology - Walden University (2016)

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice - Liberty University (2012)

Principal Certification (Intern) - Region 4 ESC (2023)