Dooley Center seeks innovative & flexible teachers to serve students using psycho-educational model. Responsibilities include leading classroom instruction & behavioral supervision. BS/BA degree + 1 yr exp with relevant population & knowledge of appropriate instructional techniques to meet students’ needs. Must be eligible for VA teaching license and appropriate endorsements. Good driving record required.

Provide training & supervision to teachers to assure speech & language strategies are integrated with classroom instructional objectives & strategies. Provide general direction for Speech Therapists & serve clients with a variety of speech therapy needs through the identification of speech problems and design & implementation of treatment plans. Masters degree in Speech & Language Pathology + 2 yrs exp with relevant population. Must possess CCC, exp & training in PECS & principles of ABA & knowledge of ASL. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Experienced manager needed to oversee daily aspects of Mental Health program serving adults with mental health issues. Requires BS/BA degree in related field and 3 years experience in similar setting, including at least 1 year in supervision. Knowledge of licensing & funding sources a plus. Must be able to work effectively in a team model & have knowledge of the population. Must have mature, sound decision making skills. Must have valid VA drivers’ license.

Assesses students’ academic, communication, and behavioral challenges from admission and continuing throughout the child’s enrollment at Dooley School. Designs appropriate interventions tailored to the individual student. Guides the work of teachers and counselors in a team based environment. Develops and presents in-service trainings to improve staff competencies in clinical and therapeutic interventions. Meets with family members and relevant agencies to advise on student’s progress and teach them techniques to continue growth outside the supported setting. Coordinates treatment with all relevant resources. Implements the ABA approach in support of the child’s needs. Advocates for the clients and the Villa in the community. Requires MS degree, BCABA or BCBA, plus 2 years experience with children with autism. Must be knowledgeable of PECS, ABLLS, IEPs. Requires computer literacy and excellent communication skills.

Responsible for caseload of students including coordination of overall services provided to clients served within the program. Must be detail oriented, well organized, and able to work independently, and possess child advocacy skills. Mature judgment, excellent communication skills, maintain client files to meet all licenser standards, coordinate development of plans, objective, methods and services necessary for providing effective programs to individual clients. Bachelors Degree in field related to Human Services a/or Behavior Sciences and at least one-year experience working with special needs children in a related setting. Knowledge of ABA methods is preferred.

Responsible for caseload of students including coordination of overall services provided to clients served within the program. Must be detail oriented, well organized, and able to work independently, and possess child advocacy skills. Mature judgment, excellent communication skills, maintain client files to meet all licensing standards, coordinate development of plans, objective, methods and services necessary for providing effective programs to individual clients. Bachelors Degree in field related to Human Services a/or Behavior Sciences and at least one-year experience working with special needs children in a related setting. Knowledge of ABA methods is preferred.

Day Treatment program provides licensed care and services for children ages 5 to 22 with emotional and cognitive disabilities. Designs and implements services, provides clinical direction and supervision to staff, works in the team model and uses collaborative skills to build community partnerships and counsels individuals and families. Must have knowledge of Medicaid Funding requirements. Requires licensure in relevant field and two years experience with this position.

Works in conjunction with other personnel, monitoring and supervising the learning of academic skills and socially acceptable behavior and values within the policies and procedures. Requires Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience working with special needs children.

Teaching position operates on a psycho-education model; teachers lead classroom instruction and supervise elementary students challenged with emotional disturbances and/or learning disabilities. Requires Bachelors degree in Education or related field. Must have valid Virginia teaching license and at least one year of experience working with a relevant population.

Seeking an innovative and flexible Special Education Teacher. Duties include leading classroom instruction and behavioral supervision of students challenged with Asperger syndrome. Requires Bachelors degree in Education or related field. Must have valid Virginia Teaching license and at least one year of experience working with a relevant population. Special Education must list endorsement.