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i seen this posting and I had to reply.  If your blind you don't wont this
position .  It will be more trouble thin you think.  If you are able to gain
a position there, it will be a mentally straining one.  And for their
adaptive equipment, they only bring it out of storage when guests come to
visit.  I have seen this will working there for seven years and three years
as a student.  The reason that I am not there no more is that the State of
Illinois has a policy that you cannot work for The State Of Illinois and be
have a disability medical restrictions, at least that is how they got rid of
me when they were trying to get rid of the blind workers that they could
after the NFB newsletter came out.

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 National 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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