Family Insight, P.C. is hosting a job fair on Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at their Manassas office (located at 7730 Donegan Drive, Manassas, VA 20109).  Available positions include:

• Intensive In-Home Counselor
• Behavior Technician
• Therapeutic Mentoring
• Outpatient Counseling

Attendees should bring a resume.  Walk-ins are welcome, but you may also RSVP by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: JOB FAIR RSVP.

The Marcia D. Smith School, operated by Community Support Services, Inc., is seeking a Special Education teacher to work in a community based, non-public school with adolescents disabled by autism. Each student has a highly individualized plan with intensive support.

Focus of curriculum is on functional work and life skills in community environments with an emphasis on transition to adult services.

Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Must meet state certification requirements: A conditional Maryland Teacher’s Certificate, or a current Maryland Teacher certification in special education 1-8 or 6-adult, based on the teacher’s assignment. (If a teacher holds a conditional Maryland Teacher Certification, the teacher must complete MSDE requirements for professional special education certificate.)

The teacher is responsible for:

• the development of IEPs
• training and supervision of instructional assistants
• development of lesson plans and structured daily schedules
• monitoring of the implementation of behavioral plans
• coordination of related services
• communication with families
• monitoring of community work and recreational sites
• management of a classroom or residential home setting

The school provides residential and day special education, twelve months per year. The day school program follows the MCPS school calendar. The residential program provides education 24 hours per day. CSS provides adult and children’s services in addition to the school, and resources and expertise is shared and coordinated between services.

Click here to apply: or visit www.css-md.org

 

 

Dr. Erin Peters-Burton will be leading a workshop for CEHD students interested in improving their academic writing with an aim to becoming published.  Strategies for Becoming a Productive Academic Writer will be held on Thursday, October 25 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in 2007 Thompson Hall.  The presentation will include:

• Resources to develop and improve your academic writing style
• Tips to keep the writing process moving and navigate road blocks
• How to target your submissions
• Handling rejection, revision, and resubmission
• Methods and motivators for successful academic writing

Dr. Peters-Burton is the Donna R. and David E. Sterling Endowed Professor in Science Education and the Director of the Center for Social Equity through Science Education at Mason. She is an accomplished researcher, author, and editor of numerous academic publications in the field of science education.

This event is powered by the CEHD Office of Student and Academic Affairs.  Registration is required.  For additional information please visit the registration page or contact [email protected].

One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Education & Social Work programs in South Africa.  Members will engage with both theory and practice, developing themselves as culturally sensitive and responsive mentors and educators, while exploring education as a driving force for social change. 

As an OHS mentor you will:

• Empower youth through small-group academic mentorship and extracurricular activities
• Enhance teaching and social work skills in real-world environments
• Immerse yourself in diversity through service and cultural experiences
• Collaborate with university students from around the world
• Develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills through the pursuit of social justice

Don’t miss this opportunity to make an investment in your future while changing a life.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply here. Next application deadline: October 8.