Elaine Macdonald

I lead and manage a co-located language and communication resource. Staff development, management, training and mentoring are part of my remit alongside regular reporting, record and assessment keeping. I have been involved in outreach/mentoring support initiatives and have contributed in the design/delivery of materials to support ASN transition. Tracking, assessment and statistical recording and projection all currently fall within my remit.

Teaching and nurture responsibilities for early years children with Autistic Spectrum Condition within a specialist Language and Communication Unit. Experience of Sensory Curriculm, Developmental Assessment, Curricular and Transition Planning.
Provision of outreach and support to other educational settings

Child centred, playful pedagogy approach
Inclusive practitioner

Multi disciplinary team working

Senior phase teacher to complex needs children using elaborated and sensory curriculum.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication experience
Intensive interaction trained
As Principal management responsibilities in relation to multi agency working, staffing, parents, school improvement, curriculum design, assessment and transition planning.
SQA and ASDAN qualification co-ordination and moderation responsibilities.
Development of external links with further education establishments, community groups, work placement opportunities

Monitoring of cashflow/budget reports
Invoicing/collection of fees
Senior company director support
Staff absence/holiday management and training responsibilities

Early years class teacher with a high ratio of “English as Additional Language” learners

Management of Office Function
Leadership of employed and volunteer staff
Community liaison
Development of outreach groups/activities
Staff and Volunteer training

Class teaching posts with children aged 3-12 yrs (nursery and primary experience)
1:1 Teacher for complex behavioural needs

Project managed and supported the design of in house training solutions
Training of delivery requirements to team of trainers
Monitor, review and analysis of training delivery
Staff development/reviews/target setting