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National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Chief Executive Officer
Alexandria, VA
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead a national network of state and territorial organizations focused on improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is searching for an executive director.
Dear Colleague,
As you may be aware, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is undertaking a strategic initiative to identify a broad group of highly qualified candidates who could potentially serve in the position of IDA’s next Executive Director. IDA is seeking an individual who is familiar with the language of educational research and practice, passionate about the IDA’s mission and who recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of children with dyslexia and related disabilities with efficiency and effectiveness. Our Executive Director is expected to develop and implement a long-term strategy to help IDA achieve its mission and financial objectives.You and the IDA are partners in mission and purpose. As such it is likely that you may be aware of individuals that may be interested in providing the necessary leadership which will allow IDA to continue on its successful trajectory and allow the organization to effectively address the needs facing parents, professionals and individuals with dyslexia in today’s world. If you know of any candidates that you feel may be interested in the opportunities that the position of Executive Director of IDA offers, we would appreciate it if you would bring them to our attention. Please refer them to the position posting on our website at http://www.interdys.org/NewsAnnouncementsIDAExecutiveDirector.htm.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
With every good wish,
G. Emerson Dickman, III
IDA President
The folks over at The Arc are searching for a senior administrator for TheArcLink, the organization’s means of providing resources for individuals with disabilities and their families so that they can make informed decisions about services and participate actively in their communities. Here’s a brief version of the announcement:
This key position has responsibility for TheArcLink’s marketing and communications activities as well as new product development. For a complete position description, go to www.thearclink.org/egroup/thearclinkvp.pdf.
Marketing activities include communicating via email, training webinars and direct personal contact to participating providers, potential participating providers, Roommates users, representatives of new potential state subscribers to Roommates, potential funders for the National FindFamily Registry and potential underwriters and supporters for TheArcLink in general. The Vice President will also staff exhibits at state and national meetings as requested by the President.
TheArcLink periodically develops new products in response to consumer demand or perceived market gap. Key to development are regular conversations with stakeholders, knowledge of the market niche, focus group results, and a knowledge of TheArcLink’s internal engineering capacity to develop specific applications. Since the initial launch of TheArcLink in 2000, these new products have been developed and introduced: The TheArcLink Calendar, the Medicaid Reference Desk, MyPlan (an online individual needs assessment in conjunction with the Medicaid Reference Desk), Roommates and the National FindFamily Registry. TheArcLink also hosts the websites of other disability organization on request. The Vice President will be a key participant in the process of all new product development, and will serve as the lead contact for new products as assigned by the President.
The successful candidate will have training and experience in Information Technology Management (IT), as well as an orientation to the field of cognitive disabilities.
Application Deadline: June 10, 2008
Send all resumes and inquiries to vicepresident@thearclink.org.
Salary: Competitive
TheArcLink Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
Download a PDF of the position description here.
Virginia Institute for Autism (VIA) is searching for an individual to assume responsibility for programming educational environments for children and youths with Autism. Here’s VIA’s description of the position.
The Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) in Charlottesville seeks a Chief Program Officer committed to evidence-based practice and the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The primary roles are to develop, oversee and ensure the quality of programming across the Institute’s James C. Hormel School, which serves up to 30 students with autism, preschool through post high; ensure the quality of and staff fidelity to behavior support plans; and work collaboratively with the Program Director for Student Instruction to review, select and evaluate assessment tools, curricula and IEPs.
The person filling the position should have, at minimum, a master’s degree in education, special education, psychology, or a related discipline. Candidates should also have five or more years experience overseeing educational programs for children and adolescents with Autism. Most VIA staff members have board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA).
See VIA’s announcement of the positionhere and learn more about VIA itself here.
Here’s a position announcement for someone to fill the duties of director of the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services.
The following OSERS vacancy announcement(s): Supervisory Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-15 located in the Office of Special Education Programs, Research to Practice Division, closes on May 19, 2008 and is open to everyone.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the announcement or wish to apply, you must submit your application online through the OPM website which can be accessed through [this location]
We ask your assistance in the recruiting process by providing a copy of the announcement(s) to anyone you believe would be interested in and would be qualified for the position. Please note the above closing date of the vacancy announcement. Applications will not be accepted after that date.
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies seeks an experienced behavior analyst to assume the position of Executive Director in July, 2008. Link.
Clinical Child Psychologist with a focus on Autism for a faculty position and to direct the Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) College of Education & Human Development, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
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Program Officer – Education
The Harvest Foundation
www.theharvestfoundation.org
Martinsville, Virginia
Position Summary:
Program Officers are the primary grant-making professionals at the Harvest Foundation. Program Officers are assigned to work closely with community organizations, local leaders and officials to determine needs and opportunities for grant making. Program Officers work independently as well as in teams and depending on experience and expertise may be involved in non-grant making activities such as program development and strategic planning. Program officers must have deep conceptual and analytic ability; written and oral communication skills; professional integrity; judgment; vision and creativity; attention to detail and follow through; programmatic knowledge base; management of paper flow and time; cultural competence; collegiality and collaboration; and human relations and team building skills.
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POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Senior Director for Professional Development and Standards
Classification: Category 9 (Exempt). Starting Salary Range $65,261 to 81,576 per annum
Service Area: Professional Services
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