Posted: April 10, 2008
Deadline: May 1, 2008

POSITION DESCRIPTION: To assist the professional development Consortium of Region I to build capacity within member school divisions in order to increase the ability to serve effectively a diverse student population with autism and to increase the trust and support of parents whose children are served by them. The Consortium Facilitator of the Region I Autism Education Consortium carries out the goals and activities/objectives of the Consortium. Duties include planning, conducting and facilitating professional development in response to needs of Consortium members and priorities of the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure
Required: Postgraduate Professional License with a special education endorsement.
Preferred: Postgraduate Professional License with an administration and supervision endorsement.
Education
Required: Master’s degree.
Experience
Required: Knowledge and experience in research of and around autism. Experience in planning and delivering professional development to teachers. Public school special education experience.
Preferred: Training and experience in multiple ASD models/methodology or experience in using various methodologies; prior administrative experience; prior grant writing experience; ASD certification; prior experience in the evaluation of educational programs and practices. Prior classroom and/or clinical experience in instruction of children and/or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Skills
Required: Possess extensive knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and educational methodology; considerable knowledge of learning theory and applications; exceptional education and leadership skills. Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and present the work of the Consortium in a professional and effective manner. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have a demonstrated ability to move a group toward positive outcomes.
REPORTS TO: The Consortium Board of Directors
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (12 month) 261 days
LEVEL: 23 (exempt) Minimum Salary $82.560
TO APPLY:
All interested applicants (except current employees) must submit or update the online application WITH THE POSITION #A07-017 by the posted deadline date. Mail supporting documents (resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts and copy of educator’s license) to the address below if not previously submitted. Current employees of Hanover County Public Schools should submit a letter of interest, resume and updated support documents if not already on file to Deborah Dailey, Administrative Assistant (ddailey@hcps.us).

Hanover County Public Schools
Human Resources Department
Attn: Mr. Tim Reid, Assistant Director of Human Resources
RE: Position #A07-017
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Telephone: 804-365-4500

The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

POSITION NUMBER: A07-017

Interested Applicants please contact:

Hanover Public Schools
http://hanover.k12.va.us

Position Link
http://hanover.k12.va.us/human_resource/vacancy%20flyers/Autism%20Consortium%20Facilitor.pdf