CEC Assistant Executive Director for PD
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is seeking an individual to direct the Professional Development Services team. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, you will provide leadership in the area of the annual convention; advance products for publications (including the journals, e.g., Exceptional Children) and for continuing education (e.g., the popular "Webinars"). CEC is seeking someone with an advanced degree and experience in special education.
The successful candidate must have a proven record in the following: strategic planning and management of products and services that are relevant and of high-quality; generating revenue in the areas of continuing education, journals/publications and the convention. Additional background required in budgeting and supervising a Professional Development staff.
This is a rare opportunity to provide leadership in one of the leading organizations focused on special education in the world. At CEC, you can play an important role in contributing to positive progress for special educators and the children, youth, and families they serve.
To view the full job description, please download a PDF announcing the position vacancy. Learn more about CEC and its professional development activities by visiting Professionl Development section of CEC's Web site.
Assistant Executive Director at CEC
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) annouced a search for an individual to serve as an assistant executive director and take responsibility for leading the team at CEC that provides professional development services. CEC's Professional Development Services Team covers a host of important activities at CEC, including the convention, continuing education (e.g., the popular "Webinars"), publications (including the journals such as Exceptional Children), and much more. CEC is seeking someone with an advanced degree and experience in special education.
This is an unusual opportunity to provide leadership in one of the leading organizations focused on special education in the world. It comes at a time when professional development services are changing rapidly and CEC can play an important role in contributing to postive progress for special educators and the children, youth, and families they serve.
Learn more about the position of Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services at CEC by downloading a PDF announcing the position vacancy. Learn more about CEC and it's professional development activities by visiting Professionl Development section of CEC's Web site.
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CEC Asst Exec Director
The Council for Exceptional Children is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services. Here are some particulars about the position. See the link near the end of this post to download a copy of the announcement.
Position Title: Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development Services
Classification: Category 10 (Exempt) Starting Salary Range: $86,340 to $107,924.
Unit: Professional Development Services
Reports to: Executive Director
Selection Procedure: Evaluation of written application materials, relevant education, experience, and references. Personal/panel interview(s) of top-rated candidates.
Application Procedure: Each candidate must submit a current resume and cover letter to: Recruiter, Norma Marshall, preferably via Email to cecnm@att.net. (Voice: 336-547-8315).Mailed resumes should be sent to: Council for Exceptional Children, 1110
North Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-5704 Persons requesting accommodation during the application process should also contact the Recruiter.
Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Visit the CEC Web site at http://www.cec.sped.org
LDR&P editorship
As chair of the Publications Committee for the Division for Learning Disabilities, Paige C. Pullen is soliciting applications for the editorship of Learning Disabilities Research & Practice (LDR&P). LDR&P, which is in volume 23 this year and is published four times annually, has historically had widely respected editors: Kenneth Kavale and Susan Vogel; Margo Mastropieri and Tom Scruggs; Deborah Speece and Sharon Vaughn; Addison Stone and Joanne Carlisle; and Charles Hughes.
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CEC PDS Director
The Council for Exceptional Children is searching for a director for its office of Professional Development and Standards
| Position Title: | Director of Professional Development and Standards |
| Classification: | Category 8 (Exempt). Salary: Commensurate with experience |
| Unit: | Professional Development and Standards |
| Reports To: | Associate Executive Director for Professional Services |
| Selection Procedure: | Evaluation of written application materials, relevant education, experience, work samples, and references. Personal/panel interview(s) of top-rated candidates. Or mail resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Manager, Council for Exceptional Children 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-5704 Persons requesting accommodation during the application procedure should contact the Human Resources Manager.Voice: 703-264-9490; TTY: 1-800-915-5000; Fax: 703-312-9193 |
| Application Procedure: | Preferred: email resume and cover letter to spedjob@cec.sped.org |
| Application Deadline: | Review of applications begins September 5, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. |
| For More Information: | Visit our web site http://www.cec.sped.org |
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The US National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN) is advertising for a deputy executive director who would have responsibility for public policy.
National non-profit disability association seeking Dep. Exec. Dir./Public Policy. J.D. or Masters degree in human services or political science area, knowledge and experience in health & disability-related legislative and federal affairs; mgmt & supervisory expertise, media relations, development and public policy affairs. Must be organized, able to prioritize and demonstrate effective written and oral communication. Salary range $80 - $90K. Liberal benefits. Fax resume, references, cover letter with salary requirements to NDRN (202) 408-9520. An equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities encouraged to apply. Closing date September 30, 2008.
Link for the PDF of the position announcement and link to the NDRN Web site.
CEC Public Policy Director
The Council for Exceptional Children (international) seeks a person to fill the position of Senior Director for Public Policy. Here's the text of the announcement:
Purpose of Position:
Policy and Advocacy Services furthers the overall goals of CEC through improving policies affecting children and youth with exceptionalities, their families, and the professionals who work with them, at national and state/provincial levels of government. The Senior Director for Public Policy, under the direction of the Associate Executive Director for Policy and Advocacy Services, is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Association's governmental relations activities, including maintaining a network of units and members for advancing public policy.
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Post Doctoral Position Available at the Cambridge Center
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