Virginia Institute of Autism
Chief Program Officer
Position Description:
The Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) in Charlottesville seeks a Chief Program Officer committed to evidence-based practice and the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The primary roles are to develop, oversee and ensure the quality of programming across the Institute’s James C. Hormel School, which serves up to 30 students with autism, preschool through post high; ensure the quality of and staff fidelity to behavior support plans; and work collaboratively with the Program Director for Student Instruction to review, select and evaluate assessment tools, curricula and IEPs.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in education, special education, psychology or other relevant field; board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA); and at least five years experience overseeing educational programming for children with autism. Experience with adolescents and in center-based programs preferred.
Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits.
To Apply:
VIA is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, a full job description, or to apply, contact::
Michael McKee
Executive Director
1414 Westwood Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Ph. 434-923-8252
Fax 434-923-8566
Position open until filled.
Search Committee
Michael McKee, Executive Director, Co-Chair
Alex Moore, President of the Board of Directors, Co-Chair
John W. Lloyd, Ph.D., Professor, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education
Tom McQueeney, member, VIA Board of Directors
David Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA, President, Association for Science in Autism Research
Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D., President, Organization for Autism Research
Bernard Webb, member, VIA Board of Directors, and parent of VIA students
For more information about VIA, visit www.viaschool.org.