[Nfbc-info] Fw: [Pibe-division] Job posting SUPERINTENDENT Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

[Mary Willows]

Please pass this along to anyone who might be qualified and interested.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patti Gregory-Chang (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>)" 
<pattichang at att.net>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:44 PM
Subject: [Pibe-division] Job posting SUPERINTENDENT Illinois School for the 
Visually Impaired


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> The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
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> is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:
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> SUPERINTENDENT
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> Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
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> Jacksonville, Illinois
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> The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) 
> performs job duties for approximately 100 students whose primary 
> disability is visual impairment and who also may have secondary 
> disabilities, ages birth to 22.
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> General responsibilities include:
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> C                    Oversight of all school administration and 
> operations, including educational, residential, transition and related 
> programs.
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> C                    Set high standards and ensure they are met when 
> planning, organizing and directing staff in delivering high-quality 
> educational and residential programming to promote cognitive, physical and 
> social growth of students in compliance with the Illinois State Board of 
> Education (ISBE) mandates and state and federal statutes.
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> C                    Establishing and maintaining positive relationships 
> with outside agencies, including DHS, ISBE, state and local education 
> agencies, the ISVI Advisory Council,  parent organizations, alumni 
> association, services providers, national organizations and community 
> service organizations, in particular, the Lions Club.
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> C                    Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school 
> budgets including strategic and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget 
> Division and other entities.
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> C                    Establishing and maintaining a good, strong working 
> relationship with the various unions represented on campus, including 
> contract negotiations and interpreting collective bargaining rights.
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> C                    Representing ISVI, DHS and the state of Illinois at 
> hearings, meetings and conferences and serve as liaison to advocates, 
> community service agencies, parents and the general public on issues 
> related to the education of students who are visually impaired.
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> Specific responsibilities include:
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> C                    Ensure ongoing curriculum development.
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> C                    Support and promote vocational programs within the 
> transition curriculum.
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> C                    Establish good communication and effective working 
> relationships with internal and external entities, the media, legislators, 
> etc., following proper procedures and protocol for notification to DHS 
> administration.
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> C                    Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISVI=s 
> mission, key policies and compliance requirements.
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> C                    Direct strategic planning activities utilizing 
> members of the Advisory Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other 
> stakeholders.
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> C                    Ensure an effective staff complement, including the 
> recruitment, training and development, performance management, support and 
> retention of qualified staff.
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> C                    Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff and 
> employees of ISVI.
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> C                    Ensure the delivery of high quality programming by 
> the principal, director of support services and other key administrators 
> and staff.
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> C                    Support staff in the continuous upgrade of 
> curriculum, training and technical resources.
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> C                    Promote programs and curriculum for all students 
> across the state through a revolving door program.
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> C                    Make use of, as well as ensure training and use by 
> staff of data bases, including test scores and their interpretation, 
> graduation rates, transition outcomes, etc.
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> C                    Make proposals and recommendations as an Ex-officio 
> member of boards such as the Illinois Blind Children=s Foundation, 
> American Printing House for the Blind, Association for Education and 
> Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired, etc.
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> Qualifications:
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> C                    An advanced degree in special education or related 
> field (doctorate preferred)
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> C                    Must be vision certified (or receive vision 
> certification within a specified time period)
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> C                    A Type 75 Administrative certificate
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> C                    Superintendent endorsement (or in the process of 
> getting this within a specific time limit)
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> C                    Minimum three years teaching experience with students 
> with visual impairments
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> C                    Minimum three years experience in educational 
> administration
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> C                    Knowledge of rules and regulations applying to a 24 
> hr. residential and special education program, including the program areas 
> pertinent to ISVI.
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> C                    Must have working knowledge of federal statues 
> related to special education, IDEA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, 
> Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Illinois School Code.
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> C                    Requires effective communication abilities in 
> writing, speaking, listening and including self management and 
> interpersonal skills.
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> C                    Must be a child centered leader and understand 
> behavior issues related to disabilities.
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> C                    Must have knowledge and understanding of secondary 
> disabilities.
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> Salary Range and Benefits:
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> The annual salary range for this twelve month position is $51,540 to 
> $126,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications (up to five 
> percent over current salary, not to exceed $126,000).  The 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.
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> About ISVI and Jacksonville, Illinois:
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> The ISVI campus is located on ten acres with twelve physical structures in 
> Jacksonville, Illinois, approximately 37 miles west of Springfield, the 
> capitol of Illinois.  Springfield is a progressive city with a population 
> of 115,000 and has two state of the art hospital complexes.  ISVI is a 
> state funded public residential school.
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> ISVI has a birth to three program, summer program for parents and infants, 
> and summer camps for students who do not attend ISVI on a full time basis. 
> There are approximately 147 staff and several unions represented on 
> campus.
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> Jacksonville is a historic, socially and economically stable town with a 
> population of approximately 35,000 and several unique amenities: two 
> colleges, two high schools, a theater guild, thriving art community, 
> symphony orchestra, two golf courses, boating/water/recreational area, 
> mass transit, the Illinois School for the Deaf, and other state operated 
> facilities.  Jacksonville is a developing community with an expanding 
> hospital complex and a great place to raise children.  A variety of 
> community organizations for civic service and social contact are available 
> including the Jacksonville Center for Independent Living, the Lions Club, 
> Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs.  The Jacksonville community actively supports 
> the presence and activities of ISVI.
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> If interested and qualified for this position, send resume no later than 
> May 1, 2010 to
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> Marjorie Olson
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> Education Liaison
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> DHS/DRS
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> 400 West Lawrence
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> Hay Edwards Building
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> Springfield  IL  62794-9429
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> Or
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> Marjorie.Olson at Illinois.gov
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> Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 25th and 26th and June 1st 
> and June 2nd, with a tentative start date of July 1, 2010.  If you have 
> questions, please call Marjorie Olson at 217-524-1379 (V/TTY).
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> P.S.  National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is now on twitter at 
> www.twitter.com/nfbi.
> We also have a facebook page.  Just search for our full name.
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> Patti Gregory-Chang
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> pattichang at att.net
> www.nfbofillinois.org
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