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AIS is looking for Teachers of the Vision Impaired, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, or dual TVI/O&M to provide services in various locations throughout Virginia and Maryland - positions in or near,

In Virginia- Richmond, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Washington DC, Northern VA, Charlottesville, Farmville

In Maryland - Annapolis, Baltimore, Southeast

In West Virginia

Qualifications:

Must hold a Collegiate Professional License with endorsement in special education, vision impairment, and successful teaching experience working with students that are blind or vision impaired. All O&M postions require COMS or NOMC.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational and planning skills are required.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State mandates and requirements as related to the provision of educational services and supports for students with vision impairments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with vision impairments and other disabilities to include developmental, cognitive, socio-cultural influences and health related problems.
• The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences.
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff and service providers.
• Experience with window based computer and related software applications.

The benefits in working with AIS

• Excellent compensation
• Ability to set your own schedule – you can determine the amount of time you want to work from a few hours a week to full time
• Access to a Benefits Broker
• Paid travel time
• Paid materials preparation/documentation time
• Access to AIS Resource Staff knowledgeable in your field
• Being part of a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality services and respects the knowledge that you bring to the job

Come put your skills to work with a company that appreciates your talents and together we can make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding position please respond with a current resume.

Qualifications:

Must hold a Collegiate Professional License with endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and successful teaching experience working with students that are deaf or hard of hearing.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience serving students utilizing auditory-verbal techniques as well as those using manual communication.
• Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational and planning skills are required.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State mandates and requirements as related to the provision of educational services and supports for students with hearing impairments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with hearing impairments and other disabilities to include developmental, cognitive, socio-cultural influences and health related problems.
• The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences.
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff and service providers.
• Experience with window based computer and related software applications.
• A valid driver’s license.

The benefits in working with AIS

• Excellent compensation
• Ability to set your own schedule – you can determine the amount of time you want to work from a few hours a week to full time
• Paid travel time
• Paid materials preparation/documentation time
• Access to AIS Resource Staff knowledgeable in your field
• Being part of a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality services and respects the knowledge that you bring to the job

Come put your skills to work with a company that appreciates your talents and together we can make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding position please respond with a current resume.

The Speech-Language Pathologist functions as a member on a student’s educational team to provide comprehensive assessment of communication skills in pre-school and school age children. The SLP assists in the determination of eligibility to provide speech, language, voice, and fluency therapy to students identified as Speech and Language Impaired. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and treatment practices, evidence based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for augmentation of the communication process, and expected roles and responsibilities of an SLP within a school environment. The SLP will:

Qualifications

•  A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
•  A valid Speech-Language Pathology license issued by Virginia BASLP is REQUIRED
•  ASHA CCCs preferred, may consider a strong CF
• Applicant must have valid driver’s license and be willing to travel with dependable transportation

Responsibilities:

1. Assess and diagnose communication disorders through test selection (including formal, informal, and dynamic), administration, interpretation, and formal report writing.
2. Implement the entire referral process to determine a student's eligibility for special education services within federal state/county procedural guidelines.
3. Develop IEPs for those students identified as SLI or participates in the development of IEPs for those students receiving speech as a related service.
4. Develop evidence-based therapeutic plans for intervention within a range of therapy service models (push-in/pull-out), and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Provide ethical and skilled speech and language treatment in accordance to the student’s current Individualized Education Plan.
6. Complete ethical and accurate evaluation reports, data collection, and documentation within a given time frame.
7. Participate in necessary meetings (IEP, Eligibility, Triennial, etc.).
8. Communicate and consult orally and in writing with students, parents, educators, administrators, and outside agency professionals.
9. Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence, while pursuing professional development.

The benefits in working with AIS

• Excellent compensation
• Ability to set your own schedule – you can determine the amount of time you want to work from a few hours a week to full time
• Paid travel time
• Paid materials preparation/documentation time
• Access to AIS Resource Staff knowledgeable in your field
• Being part of a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality services and respects the knowledge that you bring to the job

Come put your skills to work with a company that appreciates your talents and together we can make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding position please respond with a current resume.

Job Summary:  The Services Coordinator of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) reports to and works together with administrative staff to oversee the implementation of Speech and Language services in accordance with the contracted services.  The Services Coordinator also acts as the content and technical adviser to the SLP service providers.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Collegiate Professional License with endorsement in Speech and Language Education in addition to having ASHA certification and a Virginia License to practice.
• Must have knowledge, expertise and experience in working with students with speech and language needs and oral motor needs in a variety of settings, including school-based for a minimum of 3-5 years.
• Must demonstrate successful therapy experience in working with students that have speech and language needs, including oral motor concerns related to chewing.
• Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational and planning skills are required.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of instructional approaches to the education of students with speech and language problems and characteristics of individuals who demonstrate speech and language deficits and other disabilities to include developmental, cognitive, socio-cultural influences and health-related problems.
• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State laws, mandates, and requirements as related to the provision of educational services and supports for students who have speech and language deficits.
• Applicant must have valid driver’s license and be willing to travel with dependable transportation.
• Must have mentor/supervisory experience and be knowledgeable in assisting individuals through the ASHA clinical fellowship year (CFY) process.
• Must have assistive technology and augmentative communication device experience.

Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive assessments of the speech, language and oral motor functioning of students in the educational environment.
• Provide direct and consultative services to students who have speech and language deficits in a variety of settings and locations to maximize their academic, communication, and social abilities.
• Establish and maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with educational staff and parents.
• Be knowledgeable of current instructional and educational trends, methods and materials for working with students who have speech and language needs. Assist case managers in the development, implementation, and review of the student’s Individual Educational Programs (IEP’S) according to state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain records to document student progress, communications, and travel in accordance with school and company guidelines.
• Provide mentorship to individuals completing their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to become fully ASHA certified.

Start Date – June 2018

Salary requirements can be discussed at the interview.  Prefer that the applicant live within 75 miles of Ashland, VA.

Benefits include- Health, Dental, Simple IRA, Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, annuity, cell phone, vehicle.

Allied Instructional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Duties performed in a school setting. Perform professional work providing instruction to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data. For more information about Allied Instructional Services (AIS), please visit our website at www.alliedinstructional.com

AIS is accepting applications for a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide Physical Therapy services in a school based setting in various locations throughout Virginia.

Qualifications:

The applicant must have a degree in physical therapy from an approved and accredited physical therapy program and must hold a current Virginia license to practice as a Physical Therapist as issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

The successful candidate will have:

• A demonstrated knowledge of the ethics, concepts, principles, and methodologies of physical therapy in the educational setting.
• Experience providing physical therapy services in a school based environment – new graduates with the right skill set will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of technology and trends related to the field.

The benefits in working with AIS

• Excellent compensation
• Ability to set your own schedule – you can determine the amount of time you want to work from a few hours a week to full time
• Access to a Benefits Broker
• Paid travel time
• Paid materials preparation/documentation time
• Access to AIS Resource Staff knowledgeable in your field
• Being part of a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality services and respects the knowledge that you bring to the job

Come put your skills to work with a company that appreciates your talents and together we can make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding position please respond with a current resume.

AIS is accepting applications for a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide Physical Therapy services in a school based setting in various locations throughout Virginia.

Qualifications:

The applicant must have a degree in physical therapy from an approved and accredited physical therapy program and must hold a current Virginia license to practice as a Physical Therapist as issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

The successful candidate will have:

• A demonstrated knowledge of the ethics, concepts, principles, and methodologies of physical therapy in the educational setting.
• Experience providing physical therapy services in a school based environment – new graduates with the right skill set will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of technology and trends related to the field.

The benefits in working with AIS

• Excellent compensation
• Ability to set your own schedule – you can determine the amount of time you want to work from a few hours a week to full time
• Access to a Benefits Broker
• Paid travel time
• Paid materials preparation/documentation time
• Access to AIS Resource Staff knowledgeable in your field
• Being part of a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality services and respects the knowledge that you bring to the job

Come put your skills to work with a company that appreciates your talents and together we can make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding position please respond with a current resume.

Report to:  Senior Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Coordinator/ Administrative Team

Job Summary: The Services Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) services reports to and works with the Senior DHH Services Coordinator and Vice President of Education Services to oversee the implementation of DHH services which encompasses teacher of the D/HH, sign language interpreting and audiology services.  A Services Coordinator of DHH services acts as the content and technical adviser to assigned DHH service providers in addition to maintaining a caseload as teacher of the DHH.  This is a 10-month contracted position.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a current Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Hearing Impairment and have at least 3 years of successful teaching experience working as a teacher of the DHH
• Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational and planning skills are required;
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of instructional approaches to the education of students on the deaf/hard of hearing continuum and characteristics of individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing to include developmental, cognitive, speech and language, and socio-cultural influences.
• Must have the ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences.  Must be able to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff and service providers.
• Must have knowledge, expertise and experience in working with students with cochlear implants, hearing aids and other hearing assistive technology and understand best practices for these students. 
• Must have knowledge of the various manual communication modalities utilized by students who are DHH and know how to work with and support educational interpreters or communication facilitators within a school environment.
• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State mandates and requirements as related to the provision of educational services and supports for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
• Must have experience with window based computer and related software applications.
• Applicant must have valid driver’s license and be willing to travel with dependable transportation.
• The Deaf/Harding Hearing Services Coordinator must have a bachelors or master’s degree in deaf education from an approved and accredited deaf and hard of hearing program.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

DHH Services Coordinator

• Answer questions and address concerns of DHH service providers as they occur
• Review timesheets and service logs for accuracy and completion of required services
• Edit reports completed by DHH service providers prior to submission
• Audit lesson plans, therapy notes and IEPs of DHH service providers
• Check in with DHH service providers on a monthly basis to offer support and address current concerns within the assigned caseload
• Participate in recruiting and interview process of new DHH service providers
• Assist in placement decisions of DHH service providers
• Preview IEPs of students with DHH services within a new school district and assist a service provider in initiating services
• Provide orientation training to new DHH service providers
• Provide trainings through AIS monthly meetings as well as statewide workshops and trainings
• Attend workshops/conferences and complete self-studies to remain current in the field of DHH

Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing

• Provide direct and consultative services to students who are deaf/hard of hearing in a variety of settings and locations in order to maximize their academic, communication, and social abilities
• Establish and maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with educational staff and parents.
• Assess students in regard to the level of support services needed for academic success and collaborate with educational staff to implement services.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide support toward their academic progress.
• Provide students with instruction, remediation, and support to enhance academic skills and to enable students to achieve their potential in the educational setting.
• Keep abreast of current instructional and educational trends, methods and materials for working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing.  Assist case managers in the development, implementation, and review of the student’s Individual Educational Program (IEP) according to state and federal guidelines.
• Attend meetings as requested including child study, eligibility, and reevaluation, and maintain accurate records and minutes from meetings.  Prepare and document lessons and implementation of services for review by supervisor as requested.
• Establish high expectations for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of all amplification equipment including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM Systems as needed.
• Perform other school duties and related assignments as required.
• Maintain records to document student progress, communications, and travel in accordance with school and company guidelines.

General Definition and Conditions of Work: Duties performed in a school setting. Perform professional work providing teaching to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data. For more information about AIS please visit our website at www.alliedinstructional.com or contact kvay@alliedinstructional.com.

Start Date – TBD once filled

Salary:  $50,000 – $60,000

Benefits include Health, Dental, Simple IRA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, cell phone, and vehicle and fuel for the provision of services.

Allied Instructional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.