VP Regional Special Education Services MANCHESTER, NH

Vice 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.

Klingberg seeks a Vice President to oversee a variety of residential, foster care, and educational programs serving children, youth, and families. The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in a clinical discipline, as well as licensure or certification. A minimum of 5 years administrative experience in human services or child and family services is also required. 

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

Klingberg Family Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and A Drug & Smoke Free Workplace                      

Full-Time Program Coordinator/Teacher for the Autism Program

Sheppard Pratt Health System - Forbush School at Glyndon is looking for a Full-Time Program Coordinator/Teacher for the Autism Program.

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.   

Technology Specialist/ Teacher

Job Description 

1. Conducting training for staff & students on various software. Contacting outside vendors for equipment and organizing training Technology Mentors in each program.

2. Complete SETT framework with classroom staff and contact LEA to acquire assistive technology for students.

3. Attend and participate in staffing to assist with identifying student need, accommodation and possible evaluation needs.

4. Provide Assistive Technology instruction to students.

5. Develop IEP goals and maintain data for goals. Attend appropriate training opportunities to maintain skills and knowledge.

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

Overbrook School for the Blind

6333 Malvern Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19151

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

The Forbush School's Therapeutic Preschool is looking to hire a qualified Teacher's Assistant. This is an occasional/use as needed position with no guaranteed hours; however, this person will be used for full day shifts when needed. This position requires providing assistance throughout the summer months, as well as continued availability after the summer has ended, on an as needed basis. The Teacher's Assistant 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 the 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.

Bachelor's degree and experience working in special education and/or with preschool aged individuals with autism/severe behavioral issues strongly preferred. Hourly salary is between $10.80-$13.00, depending on experience and education. Again, this is an occasional/use as needed position with no guaranteed hours; however, this person will be used for full day shifts when needed. This position requires providing assistance throughout the summer months, as well as continued availability after the summer has ended, on an as needed basis.

To be considered for this position, please visit our website, www.sheppardpratt.org, and complete an online application.

$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

 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

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:

*40 hour/week position in our newest school, Forbush School at Hunt Valley-serving students with autism
*20 hour/week position at the Forbush School at Oakmont-Lower School-located in Gaithersburg, also serving students with autism.

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.
$3,000 will be paid with your first pay check upon hire, and the remaining $2,000 will be paid after the completion of one year. 

Additionally, you will receive a $2,000 retention bonus on your start date anniversary each year.

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

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

Special Education Teachers

Little Keswick School
“Bringing Students’ Unique Potential to Light”
Keswick, VA

Now accepting applications for the 2009-10 school year

Little Keswick School, celebrating its 45th year, is a small private, therapeutic residential school, serving boys, ages 10-17 years old with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. Little Keswick School is unique from other special-needs schools as it focuses on treating the whole individual. The school is located in central Virginia, six miles east of Charlottesville, home of the University of Virginia and near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

We are currently seeking teachers with experience in differentiated instruction at the upper elementary to middle and high school levels. Candidates must be licensed and certified in Emotional Disturbance and/or Learning Disabilities. Minimum certification at the graduate level is preferred. Advanced math, science and literacy experience is a plus. Little Keswick offers a small supportive teaching environment (2:7), with an emphasis on academic success and social-emotional development. Teachers at Little Keswick work in a collaborative environment with communication being an essential skill.

Starting salary with Master’s degree: $44,500.00

Parents’ Comments:
“We gave you our son on loan two-and-a-half years ago, and through the wisdom, love and hard work on your part and his, we glory in what we see in his accomplishments.”

Benefits of working for Little Keswick School include:
• Experience working with students having a wide range of social and emotional needs
• Licensed with the Virginia Department of Education
• Being part of a nationally recognized program
• Taking part in an innovative and proven behavioral intervention program
   that includes consistent support for both staff and students
• Accredited by Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities
• Mandt certification
• Tuition and course assistance available
• Medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, tuition assistance
• Profit sharing plan & 401 K
 

Contact: Marc Columbus

Little Keswick School
P. O. Box 24
Keswick, VA 22947

Phone (434) 295-0457

Fax (434) 977-1892
Email: lksinfo@littlekeswickschool.net

Web site: www.littlekeswickschool.net