CEC Asst Exec Director

By John Lloyd on Dec. 11, 2009.

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

Download a PDF of the announcement of the position.

LDA conference stipends available

By John Lloyd on Oct. 12, 2009.

The Learning Disabilities Association International (LDA) encourages young professionals committed to quality teaching in the Learning Disabilities field to apply for stipends to attend the LDA conference.

Four TEACHER EDUCATOR STIPENDS will be available for the 2010 International Learning Disabilities Association Conference, February 17-20, 2010, at Baltimore’s (MD, US) Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Two-person teams must come from the same institution and include one faculty member who trains teachers to work with children with LD and one who teaches general education courses taken by those teachers. The selected teams must attend all four days of the Conference and can be reimbursed for airfare, lodging, meal, and parking expenses up to $1,000 per team. Registration and Banquet fees are waived.
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Angelo St. position

By evansra on Sep. 19, 2009.

Folks , Angelo State University has an opening for Assistant Professor in Teacher Education with expertise in Early Childhood Education. Could you pleas share this with your colleagues.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Department: Teacher Education

Job Summary: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education programs in early childhood education, pedagogy, and general teacher education. Possibly Special Education

Expected date of appointment: Fall 2010

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful applicant must possess strong communication and organizational skills, possess current technological skills, and a desire to develop innovative learning experiences. Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching with a strong commitment to high professional standards both in and outside the classroom. The ability to write and develop grant projects desired.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education or equivalent from an accredited institution. Teacher certification in Early Childhood and elementary. Two or more years teaching experience in the public school system in early childhood education or PK-3 grades required. Experience in college teaching, development of curriculum, and background in reading, ELL, SPED and Bilingual a plus.

Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Other Information:
Include Position Number: 999361
Job Code: F0040

Apply on Line at
https://employment.angelo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1253049327755

or mail to:
Angelo State University
Department of Teacher Education
ASU Station #10893
San Angelo, TX 76909

Position is open, but may close any time after November 1, 2009.
Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accomodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us athr@angelo.edu.

Richard Evans
Angelo State University

Zig site updated

By John Lloyd on Feb. 7, 2009.

Siegfried Engelmann, the developer of Direct Instruction, has revised his Web site. If you’re a teacher educator concerned about preparing people to help students with disabilities, you almost certainly know about Zig’s DI programs and you’ve probably read some of his writings. His revised site has videos as well as previously un-published papers that are worth reviewing. The site is available a Zig Site.

University of Missouri, Assistant Professor of Special Education

By lembkee on Jan. 21, 2009.

The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Department of Special Education (http://education.missouri.edu/SPED/ ) seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or an Assistant Professor of Teaching (non-tenure track) to join a collegial and highly productive department. We seek a person with expertise/interest in the delivery of special education services within the context of general education curriculum, standards, and settings. As such we anticipate candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following: inclusionary practices, teacher education, special education/general education collaboration, co-teaching, and programming for at-risk or struggling learners.
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Verano en Mexico

By toddf on Jan. 11, 2009.

Verano en México 2009

Study abroad in the beautiful city of Guanajuato! On-site cultural and educational experiences and instruction will take place at the University of the Americas in Mexico City, the Universidad de Guanajuato, the Academia Falcon and in public school settings in Guanajuato, México. As part of the program, you will spend the first five days in Mexico City visiting such sites as the world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology, the pyramids at Teotíhuacan, the Frida Kahlo Museuem, the Ballet Folklórico, and the world famous Diego Rivera murals in the National Palace and the Secretary of Education. Participants also meet with educational officials from the Secretary of Education in Mexico City.  In Guanajuato, students are placed in regular and special education settings 20 hrs per week for four weeks in public schools. Coursework is provided by faculty from Chile, México, Perú, and the U.S.  This is an enriching educational experience that will provide an opportunity to reflect on your own cultural identity and professional practice. See the Verano en México brochure .

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Cincinnati asst-assoc prof position

By afoster on Nov. 13, 2008.

Assistant/Associate Professor – Special Education (28UC2732)

The Division of Teacher Education invites applications for a faculty position at the University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. This tenure track position is in Special Education beginning September 2009.

Responsibilities include : teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Special Education Program; conducting research, writing grants, and publishing; collaborating with local schools; advising graduate and undergraduate students; participating in the program governance; and engaging in division, college, university, and community service. Opportunities exist for funded summer research and/or summer school teaching, involvement in collaborative efforts across the University and professional practice/development schools, and access to culturally diverse populations in city and area schools.

Min. Quals .: Earned doctorate with a specialization in special education or equivalent by August 31, 2009; however, current ABD candidates will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates that show evidence of scholarship, a record of research, and scholarly publications, an ability to secure funded research; and experience working with public schools. Candidates who have experience working with minority populations in public schools are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive and dependent upon preparation and experience.

To apply for position (28UC2732), please see www.jobsatuc.com

The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UC is a smoke-free work environment.

Chairperson/Professor

By jgcp on Sep. 12, 2008.

The School of Education
Department of Special Education

Position Announcement for Chairperson/Professor
The School of Education at the University of Kansas is seeking a Chairperson/Professor for the Department of Special Education to assume responsibility by July or August, 2009. The Department of Special Education is nationally recognized for its doctoral, post-doctoral and master’s programs, and its graduate and undergraduate teacher licensure programs. It is a major center for research and development in the field.
The Department is looking for an individual who will embrace and advance our commitment to effective preparation of special education and early intervention teachers and leadership personnel for professional practice in school, community, and higher education settings. Our program graduates are prepared to serve infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with special educational needs in inclusive learning environments. Administratively, the Department is located on the main campus in Lawrence. The faculty offers preparation programs at this location and at the Edwards campus in suburban Kansas City.
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CEC PDS Director

By John Lloyd on Sep. 11, 2008.

The Council for Exceptional Children is searching for a director for its office of Professional Development and Standards

Asst prof at Hopkins

By John Lloyd on Jun. 3, 2008.

Johns Hopkins University
School of Education
Department of Special Education

Severe Disabilities and Autism
Assistant Professor Position

The School of Education invites applications for a special education faculty position in severe disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, advising master’s and doctoral students, engaging in scholarly activity, participating in school and university committees, developing and coordinating partnerships with area school systems, and seeking external funding for creative initiatives.
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