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I am a visually impared user, I am using JAWS 3.1, Dectalk PC, and open
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wreif@cityscape.net wrote in message ...
>
>This message will be of particular interest to U.S. residents
>
>The Illinois school for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) is seeking a new
>Superintendent.  I have attached the posted vacancy announcement.
>
>The wording of this announcement reflects the fact that it was drafted
>by a rehabilitation agency, and not an education department.  I can
>tell you, though, that as a member of the Natioal Federation of the
>Blind and the Illinois Governor's Blind Services Planning Counsel, we
>are interested in candidates who, in addition to the below
>requirements, understand the importance of alternative techniques such
>as braille, slate and stylus, and assistive technology in helping the
>blind achieve educationally on a level comparable to their peers of
>equal intelligence.  If you have such qualifications and share this
>philosophy, feel free to apply.  Feel free to share this announcement
>with other qualified candidates, or to post it to relevant newsgroups
>or email lists.
>
>-- Bill Reif --
>Springfield, Illinois
>
>
>
>    Vacancy Announcement
>    State of Illinois
>    Department of Human Services
>
>    The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)           is seeking
>    qualified candidates for the following vacancy:
>
>    Superintendent
>    Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
>    Jacksonville, Illinois
>    (Payroll Title: Senior Public Service Administrator - Option 6)
>
>    Description:   The Superintendent of the Illinois School for the
>Visually Impaired (ISVI) performs responsible administrative work in
>planning, organizing and directing educational, residential, and
>related programs and activities for approximately 125 students with
>visual and secondary impairments ages 5-21.        The Superintendent
>establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other
>educational agencies and school districts throughout the state.   The
>superintendent develops, plans, directs, manages and coordinates
>policies and procedures to promote and provide high program and
>operating standards for the cognitive, physical and social growth,
>education, residential care of students in compliance with Illinois
>State Board of Education mandates and state and federal statutes.
>
>    The Superintendent represents the Director, Department and the
>State at hearings, meetings, and/or conferences and serves as a
>liaison to advocates, community service agencies, parents and the
>general public on issues related to the education of students with
>visual impairments who may have secondary disabilities.  Strategic and
>fiscal planning, analysis and monitoring are functions also under the
>purview of the Superintendent.
>
>    Requirements: Must possess an advanced degree in special education
>or related field.  Must be certified in vision and administration and
>have three years experience in educational administration of programs
>for the visually impaired.  Requires thorough knowledge of the
>regulations applying to the operation of a 24 hour residential and
>special education program including program areas such as assistive
>technology, communication needs, Braille and Slate and Stylus, low
>vision, orientation and mobility, independent living, etc.
>
>    The preferable candidate would also possess a doctorate or
>specialists degree in the field of vision and possess or obtain a
>superintendent endorsement.
>
>    Requires working knowledge of federal statutes related to special
>education with a thorough understanding of IDEA, the Americans with
>Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the
>Illinois School Code.     Requires working knowledge of specialized
>curricula areas such as assistive technology, communication needs,
>Braille and Slate and Stylus, low vision, orientation and mobility,
>independent living, etc., instructional and evaluation procedures for
>students who are blind or visually impaired; medical aspects of
>disabilities; counseling, independent living, transitional and
>vocational education techniques; budgeting, grant preparation and
>issues associated with operating residential facilities.  Requires the
>ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
>DHS administrators, other program managers, local    education
>agencies    on   a   statewide    basis,    parent organizations,
>alumni associations, advisory councils, service providers, consumer
>groups and students at all levels.  Requires the ability to supervise
>and motivate staff and familiarity with the concepts of collective
>bargaining.         Requires the ability to analyze situations,
>conduct research and communicate sound recommendations for
>improvement.
>
>   About ISVI:     ISVI is a state-funded public residential school
>providing educational, social, transitional, vocational and
>independent living programming for students ages 5-21 with visual and
>secondary impairments.          The goal of ISVI is to provide
>appropriate education and related services in the least restrictive
>environment.        ISVI'S 145 employees consist of education,
>instruction, clinical, recreation, independent living, residential,
>medical,     housekeeping,    dietary,     trades,   maintenance
>and administrative staff.
>
>   The ISVI campus is situated on ten (10) acres with sixteen (16)
>physical structures in Jacksonville, Illinois (37 miles west of
>Springfield, Illinois).
>
>   Salary/Benefits: The salary range for this position is $43,188 to
>$101,484.      The successful candidate's entrance salary will be
>               determined based on present salary and other factors.
>
>   This position is exempt from the Illinois Personnel Code but
>receives all health care, vision care, dental and life insurance
>benefits.  Direct-deposit, deferred compensation, liberal benefit days
>and other payroll benefits are also available.
>
>     How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume including
>salary information to Marjorie Olson, Education Liaison, Illinois
>Department of Human Services; P.O. Box 19429; Springfield, Illinois
>62794-9429.  FAX: 217-785-5753.
>
>   Deadline:      Accepted applications for this position must be
>postmarked by March 15, 1999.
>
>   DHS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSIFIED
>WORKFORCE.
>
>
>
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