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Job Posted February 16, 2010
President
Klingberg Family Centers, founded in 1903 and located in New Britain, CT, is a private nonprofit multi-service agency providing help to hundreds of children and families in Connecticut each year. Our mission is to help build healing relationships that empower children and families to reach their full potential.
The President of Klingberg Family Centers establishes the strategic objectives and directs the integrated management of all functions of the organization consistent with the policies and direction set by the Board of Trustees.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The successful candidate must possess an advanced degree in the Human Services field and a minimum of eight years of successful non-profit management experience. The candidate must have the highest integrity, possess sound judgment, and have very good interpersonal skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will have significant related work experience in administration, fund development, public relations, strategic planning, personnel and financial management.
Resumes may be mailed to: Susan Wentzell Director of Human Resources Klingberg Family Centers 370 Linwood Street New Britain, CT 06052
Resumes may be emailed to: susanw@klingberg.org
Visit our web site, http://www.klingberg.org to learn more about the agency. Klingberg Family Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and A Drug & Smoke Free Workplace. Job Posted December 30, 2009 Chief Executive OfficerThe Protestant Guild for Human ServicesThe Opportunity. The Protestant Guild for Human Services (PGHS/the Guild) is a private, residential, community-based school that serves students with cognitive disabilities compounded by significant emotional issues, including autism. Its mission is to help students develop the self-esteem and skills they need to live as independently as possible within their communities. The PGHS has an excellent reputation for high-quality, student-centered services. With 190 staff, a budget of $12 million, and a healthy endowment, the Guild is well-positioned for continued impact and relevancy. However, the Guild also faces significant internal and external challenges, many of which can be translated into opportunities. These include transitions in Board and executive leadership, and the ability to attract students in an increasingly competitive market and volatile economy. For more information about the PGHS, visit www.protestantguild.org The Position. At this critical juncture, PGHS seeks a proven leader with outstanding integrity; someone who has a profound belief in and passion for the mission, and will steward the organization forward to ensure its continued health and competitiveness. Reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide leadership to the Board in setting strategic direction and shaping policy, will oversee PGHS operations and be accountable for PGHS’s overall management and performance. S/he will balance financial and programmatic needs and will create a cohesive and high-performing senior management team. S/he will foster a public presence for the organization and advocate on behalf of special needs issues. S/he will cultivate trusting, open communications and collaborations with many key stakeholder groups, including private and public organizations, public officials at all levels of government, and the communities PGHS is a part of. Qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and tactical leader with vision and a high level of commitment and integrity. The strong candidate will have a track record of success in directing fast-paced, multi-faceted organizations with complex programmatic and administrative demands. S/he will have a strong understanding of programs and the ability to drive organizational transformation while maintaining the strength and stability of programs and finances. With an unshakeable drive for excellence, s/he will be a results-oriented, creative and innovative thinker who is able to translate ideas into reality. S/he will understand trends, realities and opportunities in the special needs and social services delivery world, and will lead the organization in identifying and guiding students toward feasible options following graduation. For more information about the position, a complete job description is available at www.ecdonnelly.com. To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to admin@ecdonnelly.com The Protestant Guild for Human Services is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated commitment to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities it serves. Job Posted November 3, 2009 Substitute Teacher The Forbush Residential School is a 12 month therapeutic educational and recreational program for adolescents with severe behavioral problems. The Forbush Residential School is looking to hire a qualified Substitute Teacher. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for instructing students according to lesson plans for academic work which have been prepared by regular teacher. Responsible for the behavioral management of assigned students. Maintains orderly classroom learning environment. Communicates with students based on the understanding of the developmental needs of the specific child and/or adolescent student population served. Demonstrates knowledge of the age-specific student needs in instruction. Keeps attendance records; may grade students' work. May assume responsibility for lunch duty, bus duty, or participate in field trips. May utilize audiovisual equipment. Requires bachelor's degree and 1-3 months related work experience. Salary: $100/day for short term; $50 for half day assignments; $125/day for long term - after 10 consecutive work days (two weeks) in the same assignment
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Job Posted October 28, 2009
Master Level Psychologist
This position will work with children with developmental disabilities and co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis, in a residential environment, providing behavioral consultation, composing positive behavioral support plans, providing technical assistance, and staff development.
Job Category Psychology
Type Full Time
Salary Negotiable
Education Requirements for Position Master Level in Psychology
Languages needed for Position English
Population Served Children with developmental disabilities and co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis
Last Day to Apply 12/27/2009
Organization Name and Address Lakemary Center, Inc., 100 Lakemary Drive Paola, KS 66-71
Organization Website
Submit Application, Resume, and Cover Letter to
Or Mail to Kelly Mufich, Director of Human Resources 100 Lakemary Drive Paola, KS 66071 Job Posted October 23, 2009
Educational Director for Severe Autism Program Life Skills Education Program (LEAP)
Kennedy Krieger School Programs, a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School, has an immediate opening for an Educational Director for its severe autism program. The Life Skills Education Program (LEAP) serves students ages 6-21 with severe developmental disabilities, autism, and significant behavioral challenges. The program capacity is 65 and is located in Baltimore, MD. Kennedy Krieger offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Candidates need not have a doctorate degree, however, 5 years administrative experience running a program and extensive knowledge of autism are required.
Please send all inquiries directly to: Dr. Robin Church Job Posted October 15, 2009 Sheppard Pratt Health System Forbush School at Glyndon
Sheppard Pratt Health System is looking for a Full-Time Program Coordinator/Teacher for the Autism Program at the Forbush School at Glyndon.
The Forbush School at Glyndon is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education as a Type I General and Special Education Nonpublic School to provide educational and therapeutic services for children and adolescents in pre-school through 12th grade. Located for more than 40 years on Sheppard Pratt's campus in Towson, the school relocated to a spacious campus in Glyndon in July 2009. With resources to serve more than 160 students, The Forbush School at Glyndon will continue its longstanding tradition of providing educational, vocational and therapeutic services to students with complex needs from throughout Central Maryland and beyond. The school operates 12 months of the year.
The Program Coordinator/Teacher for the Autism Program at Glyndon will be responsible for the overall academic program planning, direction, and evaluation of this newest educational program at the Glyndon location. Individual will work closely with Director and Assistant Director of Autism Educational Programs for Sheppard Pratt Health System to establish the new autism program. Will monitor the academic and administrative aspects of the program, provide individualized and group instruction that meets students' needs, counsel, tutor, and determine actions to be implemented for students in academic or behavioral crisis. Will communicate with students based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children and adolescents and will supervise program staff.
Individual must possess professional level of knowledge and Maryland State Department of Education certification in special education, which would be acquired by completing a bachelor's degree program. Must possess MSDE certification in Special Education in the area of emotional disturbance within two to four years of employment, as determined by MSDE evaluation of the individual's credentials, and must maintain certification continuously thereafter as a condition of employment. Individual required to obtain Masters degree within time frame specified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Experience in an autism educational setting strongly preferred.
To be considered for this position or to learn more about any of our schools, please visit our website www.sheppardpratt.org.
To be considered for this position, please complete an online application or contact Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager at 410-938-3316. Resumes will not be considered. Sheppard Pratt Health System is committed to a culturally and ethnically diverse workplace. Job Posted October 13, 2009
Job Title Technology Specialist/ Teacher
Job Description
Job Category Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Type Full Time- 10 month school year Salary BS Degree in VI - $40,550-$63,350; Masters Degree - $43,070-$65,870
Educational Requirement: Minimum of Bachelor degree in education of the Visually Impaired with Pennsylvania certification or certification eligible.
Language English
Population Served: Visually Impaired and Multiply Challenged Young Adults ages 15-21.
Last Day To Apply Open until position is Filled
6333 Malvern Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151 Job Posted July 27, 2009
Speech-Language Pathologist
Full-Time 40hour/week
For more information, contact:
St. Elizabeth School Job Posted July 27, 2009
Teacher's Assistant The Forbush School's Therapeutic Preschool Towson, MD
The Forbush School
Therapeutic Autism Program and Preschool provides special education and
related services for children with autism, pervasive developmental
disorder, developmental delays in one or more areas, severe behavioral
and emotional problems, multiple learning problems and other related
disorders. Components of the program include small group instruction,
sensory diets, and individualized student daily schedules Job Posted October 15, 2009
$110,000 two-year Special Education Teaching Fellowship Cotting School Lexington, MA
The Cotting Fellowship Program is an opportunity for a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s in the field of education to join us for a two-year teaching and learning experience. As a Fellow, you will have full-time teaching responsibility for a small but diverse group of students with complex special needs. You will develop, modify and implement curriculum with an individualized approach that meets the needs of your students and addresses the goals of their IEP. You will work in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary faculty, parents and other community members to address the needs of the whole child.
This is an endowed position that pays $40,000 per year + benefits. Successful completion of the Fellowship program entitles Cotting Fellows to a $30,000 scholarship toward a Master’s in Special Education as well as continued employment opportunities or the ability to serve as an ambassador to Cotting School.
For more information or to apply interested applications should visit http://www.cotting.org/onlinefellowships.html Fellowship Selection Committee Cotting School 453 Concord Ave. Lexington, MA 02421 Job Posted October 23, 2009
Teaching Assistant Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA
Come start your career as a Teaching
Assistant with our world renowned organization that provides quality
educational and residential services. Located near Boston and Cambridge,
Perkins provides an excellent opportunity to work in a school setting
with leaders in the field of education for multiply handicapped
students.
We are currently looking for day and
residential care staff on a full or part-time basis, to assist with
direct care and to teach academic and adaptive daily living skills for
students between the ages of 5-22.
Salary: Entry level rate of pay is set at $11.85/hour
Minimum Requirements: High
School diploma. Must be able to lift and transfer students. Must be
willing to complete on-site First Aid/CPR certification and CPPI
training. Preference may be given to applicants who have prior
experience working with children who are multiply impaired, blind,
visually impaired or deafblind. Last day to apply: September 1, 2009 Human Resources Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon St. Watertown, MA 02472 Fax: 617-972-7635
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Job Posted October 15, 2009
Youth Development Counselor Hillcrest Educational Centers Pittsfield, MA
Job Description: Ensures the safety, security and well-being of all students in the assigned area; seek opportunities to teach and facilitate growth of inner control through choices and decision making; function as member of the Treatment team (though not making decisions or representations pertaining to treatment issues, discharge planning or post-discharge arrangements).
Type: Full Time, Residential shifts
Salary: starting salary is $10.25 with no direct experience working with our population of students and they have a High School diploma.
Education requirements: High School Diploma/GED, Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
Language requirements: Proficient in the English language
Population served: Students with Behavioral disorders.
To Apply: Candidates may apply via our website www.hillcresteducationalcenters.org or via fax 413-445-2693 ATTENTION Kristen Elcox, Employment Manager.
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. PO Box 4699 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Job Posted October 15, 2009
Speech Language Pathologists Sheppard Pratt Health System Maryland
Sheppard Pratt Health system is currently looking for a full time and a part time SLP to work in our special education schools in Maryland.
We currently have the following opportunities:
Job Duties: Responsible for providing speech and language services to the students referred or identified as in need of such services. Screens and evaluates school students for possible speech, language, and hearing deficits. Provides individual and group speech and language therapy. Communicates with students based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children and adolescents. Works closely with treatment teams of students receiving services. Assists in providing speech-language programs for staff development. Meets with parents, school representatives, and others as needed.
Master's degree in speech pathology from an approved college or university required. Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position.
If hired for a SLP position of 20 hours/week or more, you will be
eligible for a $5,000 bonus.
To complete an online application for a specific position, resumes will not be considered as a substitute for a Sheppard Pratt Employment Application
Please visit our website: www.sheppardpratt.org Job Posted May 28, 2009
Teacher Assistant The Forbush School at Edgar Allan Poe Maryland
The Forbush School at Edgar Allan Poe, a 12 month school program located in Suitland, MD (Prince George's County), provides special education and related services to children ages five to twenty-one with autism, pervasive development disorder (PDD), developmental delays in one or more areas, and other related disorders. The school serves up to 30 students.
We are currently looking to hire a qualified Teacher's Assistant. This position provides overall assistance in the classroom to support the teacher in achieving the goals and objectives of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Assists with classroom instruction and serves as a short term substitute in the absence of the teacher. Works independently within thee guidelines and direction of the supervising teacher. Provides educational support and behavior management; documents student progress; and serves as an escort to students during school or program activities.
Previous special education/autism experience preferred. Salary is determined by experience and education.
Please see website to apply: www.sheppardpratt.org Job Posted October 15, 2009
Special Education Teachers
Little Keswick School
Now accepting applications for the 2009-10 school year
Contact: Marc Columbus
Little Keswick School Phone (434) 295-0457
Fax (434) 977-1892 Web site: www.littlekeswickschool.net Job Posted October 15, 2009
Residential Counselors Little Keswick School “Bringing Students’ Unique Potential to Light” Keswick, VA
Now hiring at Little Keswick School, a therapeutic residential school 6 miles East of Charlottesville, Virginia. Be a part of a nationally recognized program. energized and creative people wanted. Expand your experience in the field of Education and Psychology working with adolescents with learning disabilities. Salary starting at $28,500 plus benefits.
For information contact:
Little Keswick School
P. O. Box 24 Phone (434) 295-0457 Fax (434) 977-1892 Web site: www.littlekeswickschool.net Job Posted October 15, 2009
Teachers Little Keswick School “Bringing Students’ Unique Potential to Light” Keswick, VA
Now hiring at Little Keswick School, a therapeutic residential school 6 miles East of Charlottesville, Virginia. Be a part of a nationally recognized program. Looking for experienced, licensed candidates certified in ED and/or LD to work in a supportive teaching environment with low staff/student ratios. Salary with Master's degree $44,500 plus benefits.
For information contact:
Little Keswick School
P. O. Box 24 Phone: (434) 295- 0457 Fax: (434) 977-1892 Web site: www.littlekeswickschool.net Job Posted May 28, 2009
Special Education Teacher Langhorne, PA
Population Served
Autism, LD, Children & Youth, M.R., Physically Challenged Salary: $32,148 -$38,761
Contact: Ralph Griffin III Supervisor,
Employment Services Woods Services
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