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Dave wrote in message ...
>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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