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From: Denise Avant <dravant@ameritech.net><br>
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:23:37 -0500<br>
Subject: Fwd: Superintendent Vacancies - Illinois School for the Deaf and
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired<br>
To: David Andrews <dandrews@visi.com><br><br>
<br><br>
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)<br>
is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:<br><br>
SUPERINTENDENT<br>
Illinois School for the Deaf<br>
Jacksonville, Illinois<br><br>
The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) performs job
duties for approximately 300 students whose primary disability is Deaf or
hard of hearing and who may have secondary disabilities, ages birth to
22.<br><br>
General responsibilities include:<br><br>
Oversight of all school administration and operations, including
educational, residential, transition and related programs.<br>
Setting high standards and ensuring 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 federal statutes.<br>
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with outside
agencies, including DHS, ISBE, state and local education agencies, the
ISD Advisory Council, parent organizations, alumni association, service
providers, national organizations and community service
organizations.<br>
Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school budgets including
strategic and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget Division and other
entities.<br>
Establishing and maintaining a good, strong working relationship with the
various unions represented on campus, including contract negotiations and
interpreting collective bargaining rights.<br>
Representing ISD, 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 Deaf or hard of hearing.<br><br>
Specific responsibilities include:<br><br>
Ensure ongoing curriculum development.<br>
Support and promote Career/Technical Education programs within the
transition curriculum.<br>
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.<br>
Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISD’s mission, key policies and
compliance requirements.<br>
Direct strategic planning activities utilizing members of the Advisory
Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other stakeholders.<br>
Ensure an effective staff complement, including the recruitment, training
and development, performance management, support and retention of
qualified staff.<br>
Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff and employees of
ISD.<br>
Ensure the delivery of high quality programming by the principals,
director of student life and other key administrators and
staff.<br>
Support staff in the continuous upgrade of curriculum, training and
technical resources.<br>
Promote programs and curriculum for all students who are Deaf or hard of
hearing across the state.<br>
Make use of, as well as ensure training and use by staff of data bases,
including tests scores and their interpretation, graduation rates,
transition outcomes, etc.<br><br>
Qualifications:<br><br>
Candidate must have the
following:<x-tab> </x-tab><br><br>
an administrative certificate<br>
a superintendent endorsement<br>
degrees in both educational administration and deaf education<br>
a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in either deaf education,
the administration of deaf education, or a combination of the
two<br><br>
Experience and Knowledge:<br><br>
Candidate must have working knowledge of the Illinois School Code or the
ability to acquire this knowledge as well as working knowledge of federal
statues related to special education, IDEA, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.<br>
Candidate must possess effective communication skills, advanced abilities
is signing, writing, speaking, listening as well as strong self
management and interpersonal skills.<br>
Candidate must be a child/student centered leader and understand behavior
issues related to disabilities.<br>
Candidate must possess knowledge and understanding of secondary
disabilities.<br><br>
This position is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and confirmed by
the Illinois Senate. Also, this position is a 12 month position and
the starting salary is negotiable.<br><br>
If interested in applying for this position, please send the following to
Marjorie Olson, Education Liaison, Illinois Department of Human Services,
Division of Rehabilitation Services, 400 West Lawrence, Springfield,
Illinois 62794-9429. Information can also be sent
electronically to: Marjorie.Olson@Illinois.gov.<br><br>
Resume <br>
Letter of Intent<br>
Copies of relevant certificates and endorsements<br>
Copies of relevant diplomas<br><br>
Information is due no later than August 1, 2012.<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)<br>
is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:<br><br>
SUPERINTENDENT<br>
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired<br>
Jacksonville, Illinois<br><br>
The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
(ISVI) performs job duties for approximately 140 students whose primary
disability is Blind or visual impairment and who may have secondary
disabilities, ages birth to 22.<br><br>
General responsibilities include:<br><br>
Oversight of all school administration and operations, including
educational, residential, transition and related programs.<br>
Setting high standards and ensuring 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 federal statutes.<br>
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with outside
agencies, including DHS, ISBE, state and local education agencies, the
ISVI Advisory Council, parent organizations, alumni association, service
providers, national organizations and community service
organizations.<br>
Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school budgets including
strategic and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget Division and other
entities.<br>
Establishing and maintaining a good, strong working relationship with the
various unions represented on campus, including contract negotiations and
interpreting collective bargaining rights.<br>
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 Blind or visually impaired.<br><br>
Specific responsibilities include:<br><br>
Ensure ongoing curriculum development.<br>
Support and promote Career/Vocational Education programs within the
transition curriculum.<br>
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.<br>
Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISVI’s mission, key policies and
compliance requirements.<br>
Direct strategic planning activities utilizing members of the Advisory
Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other stakeholders.<br>
Ensure an effective staff complement, including the recruitment, training
and development, performance management, support and retention of
qualified staff.<br>
Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff and employees of
ISVI.<br>
Ensure the delivery of high quality programming by the principals,
director of support services and other key administrators and staff.<br>
Support staff in the continuous upgrade of curriculum, training and
technical resources.<br>
Promote programs and curriculum for all students who are Blind or
visually impaired across the state.<br>
Make use of, as well as ensure training and use by staff of data bases,
including tests scores and their interpretation, graduation rates,
transition outcomes, etc.<br><br>
Qualifications:<br><br>
Candidate must have the
following:<x-tab> </x-tab><br><br>
an administrative certificate<br>
a superintendent endorsement<br>
degrees in both educational administration and vision education<br>
a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in either vision education,
the administration of vision education, or a combination of the
two<br><br>
Experience and Knowledge:<br><br>
Candidate must have working knowledge of the Illinois School Code or the
ability to acquire this knowledge as well as working knowledge of federal
statues related to special education, IDEA, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.<br>
Candidate must possess effective communication skills and abilities in
writing, speaking, listening as well as strong self management and
interpersonal skills.<br>
Candidate must be a child/student centered leader and understand behavior
issues related to disabilities.<br>
Candidate must possess knowledge and understanding of secondary
disabilities.<br><br>
This position is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and confirmed by
the Illinois Senate. Also, this position is a 12 month position and
the starting salary is negotiable.<br><br>
If interested in applying for this position, please send the following to
Marjorie Olson, Education Liaison, Illinois Department of Human Services,
Division of Rehabilitation Services, 400 West Lawrence, Springfield,
Illinois 62794-9429. Information can also be sent
electronically to: Marjorie.Olson@Illinois.gov.<br><br>
Resume <br>
Letter of Intent<br>
Copies of relevant certificates and endorsements<br>
Copies of relevant diplomas<br><br>
Information is due no later than August 1, 2012.<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
Denise Avant<br>
dravant@ameritech.net<br><br>
P.S. Please give to the National Federation of the Blind of
Illinois Annual<br>
Appeal by sending your tax deductible donation to NFBI c/o Glenn Moore
III,<br>
Treasurer P.O. Box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121.<br><br>
Begin forwarded message:<br><br>
> From: "Lauderdale, Marybeth"
<Marybeth.Lauderdale@illinois.gov><br>
> Subject: Superintendent Vacancies - Illinois School for the Deaf and
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired<br>
> Date: June 28, 2012 9:01:08 AM CDT<br>
> To: Denise Avant <dravant@ameritech.net>, Ray Campbell
<ray1530@wowway.com>, Patti Gregory-Chang
<pattichang@att.net>, Deaf Bilingual Coalition
<Deaf_Bilingual_Coalition@mail.vresp.com>, "Tami Hossler,
American Society for Deaf Children" <asdctami@aol.com>,
"shamer@nsseo.org" <shamer@nsseo.org>,
"rstreit@lica.k12.il.us" <rstreit@lica.k12.il.us>,
"howard.rosenblum@nad.org"
<howard.rosenblum@nad.org><br>
> <br>
> Please distribute to your listservs. <br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)<br>
is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:<br><br>
SUPERINTENDENT<br>
Illinois School for the Deaf<br>
Jacksonville, Illinois<br><br>
The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) performs job
duties for approximately 300 students whose primary disability is Deaf or
hard of hearing and who may have secondary disabilities, ages birth to
22.<br><br>
General responsibilities include:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Oversight of all school administration and operations, including
educational, residential, transition and related programs.
<li>Setting high standards and ensuring 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 federal statutes.
<li>Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with outside
agencies, including DHS, ISBE, state and local education agencies, the
ISD Advisory Council, parent organizations, alumni association, service
providers, national organizations and community service organizations.
<li>Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school budgets including
strategic and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget Division and other
entities.
<li>Establishing and maintaining a good, strong working relationship with
the various unions represented on campus, including contract negotiations
and interpreting collective bargaining rights.
<li>Representing ISD, 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 Deaf or hard of hearing.
</ul><br>
Specific responsibilities include:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Ensure ongoing curriculum development.
<li>Support and promote Career/Technical Education programs within the
transition curriculum.
<li>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.
<li>Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISD’s mission, key policies
and compliance requirements.
<li>Direct strategic planning activities utilizing members of the
Advisory Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other stakeholders.
<li>Ensure an effective staff complement, including the recruitment,
training and development, performance management, support and retention
of qualified staff.
<li>Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff and employees of
ISD.
<li>Ensure the delivery of high quality programming by the principals,
director of student life and other key administrators and staff.
<li>Support staff in the continuous upgrade of curriculum, training and
technical resources.
<li>Promote programs and curriculum for all students who are Deaf or hard
of hearing across the state.
<li>Make use of, as well as ensure training and use by staff of data
bases, including tests scores and their interpretation, graduation rates,
transition outcomes, etc.
</ul><br>
Qualifications:<br><br>
Candidate must have the following:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>an administrative certificate
<li>a superintendent endorsement
<li>degrees in both educational administration and deaf education
<li>a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in either deaf
education, the administration of deaf education, or a combination of the
two
</ul><br>
Experience and Knowledge:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Candidate must have working knowledge of the Illinois School Code or
the ability to acquire this knowledge as well as working knowledge of
federal statues related to special education, IDEA, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
<li>Candidate must possess effective communication skills, advanced
abilities is signing, writing, speaking, listening as well as strong self
management and interpersonal skills.
<li>Candidate must be a child/student centered leader and understand
behavior issues related to disabilities.
<li>Candidate must possess knowledge and understanding of secondary
disabilities.
</ul><br>
This position is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and confirmed by
the Illinois Senate. Also, this position is a 12 month position and
the starting salary is negotiable.<br><br>
If interested in applying for this position, please send the following to
Marjorie Olson, Education Liaison, Illinois Department of Human Services,
Division of Rehabilitation Services, 400 West Lawrence, Springfield,
Illinois 62794-9429. Information can also be sent
electronically to:
<a href="mailto:Marjorie.Olson@Illinois.gov">
Marjorie.Olson@Illinois.gov</a>.<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Resume
<li>Letter of Intent
<li>Copies of relevant certificates and endorsements
<li>Copies of relevant diplomas
</ul><br>
Information is due no later than August 1, 2012.<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)<br>
is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:<br><br>
SUPERINTENDENT<br>
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired<br>
Jacksonville, Illinois<br><br>
The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
(ISVI) performs job duties for approximately 140 students whose primary
disability is Blind or visual impairment and who may have secondary
disabilities, ages birth to 22.<br><br>
General responsibilities include:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Oversight of all school administration and operations, including
educational, residential, transition and related programs.
<li>Setting high standards and ensuring 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 federal statutes.
<li>Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with outside
agencies, including DHS, ISBE, state and local education agencies, the
ISVI Advisory Council, parent organizations, alumni association, service
providers, national organizations and community service organizations.
<li>Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school budgets including
strategic and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget Division and other
entities.
<li>Establishing and maintaining a good, strong working relationship with
the various unions represented on campus, including contract negotiations
and interpreting collective bargaining rights.
<li>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 Blind or visually impaired.
</ul><br>
Specific responsibilities include:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Ensure ongoing curriculum development.
<li>Support and promote Career/Vocational Education programs within the
transition curriculum.
<li>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.
<li>Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISVI’s mission, key policies
and compliance requirements.
<li>Direct strategic planning activities utilizing members of the
Advisory Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other stakeholders.
<li>Ensure an effective staff complement, including the recruitment,
training and development, performance management, support and retention
of qualified staff.
<li>Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff and employees of
ISVI.
<li>Ensure the delivery of high quality programming by the principals,
director of support services and other key administrators and staff.
<li>Support staff in the continuous upgrade of curriculum, training and
technical resources.
<li>Promote programs and curriculum for all students who are Blind or
visually impaired across the state.
<li>Make use of, as well as ensure training and use by staff of data
bases, including tests scores and their interpretation, graduation rates,
transition outcomes, etc.
</ul><br>
Qualifications:<br><br>
Candidate must have the following:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>an administrative certificate
<li>a superintendent endorsement
<li>degrees in both educational administration and vision education
<li>a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in either vision
education, the administration of vision education, or a combination of
the two
</ul><br>
Experience and Knowledge:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Candidate must have working knowledge of the Illinois School Code or
the ability to acquire this knowledge as well as working knowledge of
federal statues related to special education, IDEA, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
<li>Candidate must possess effective communication skills and abilities
in writing, speaking, listening as well as strong self management and
interpersonal skills.
<li>Candidate must be a child/student centered leader and understand
behavior issues related to disabilities.
<li>Candidate must possess knowledge and understanding of secondary
disabilities.
</ul><br>
This position is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and confirmed by
the Illinois Senate. Also, this position is a 12 month position and
the starting salary is negotiable.<br><br>
If interested in applying for this position, please send the following to
Marjorie Olson, Education Liaison, Illinois Department of Human Services,
Division of Rehabilitation Services, 400 West Lawrence, Springfield,
Illinois 62794-9429. Information can also be sent
electronically to:
<a href="mailto:Marjorie.Olson@Illinois.gov">
Marjorie.Olson@Illinois.gov</a>.<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Resume
<li>Letter of Intent
<li>Copies of relevant certificates and endorsements
<li>Copies of relevant diplomas
</ul><br>
Information is due no later than August 1, 2012.<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
Denise Avant<br>
<a href="mailto:dravant@ameritech.net">dravant@ameritech.net</a><br><br>
P.S. Please give to the National Federation of the Blind of
Illinois Annual<br>
Appeal by sending your tax deductible donation to NFBI c/o Glenn Moore
III,<br>
Treasurer P.O. Box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121.<br><br>
Begin forwarded message:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><b>From: </b>"Lauderdale,
Marybeth"
<<a href="mailto:Marybeth.Lauderdale@illinois.gov">
Marybeth.Lauderdale@illinois.gov</a>><br>
<b>Subject: Superintendent Vacancies - Illinois School for the Deaf and
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired</b><br>
<b>Date: </b>June 28, 2012 9:01:08 AM CDT<br>
<b>To: </b>Denise Avant
<<a href="mailto:dravant@ameritech.net">dravant@ameritech.net</a>>,
Ray Campbell
<<a href="mailto:ray1530@wowway.com">ray1530@wowway.com</a>>, Patti
Gregory-Chang
<<a href="mailto:pattichang@att.net">pattichang@att.net</a>>, Deaf
Bilingual Coalition
<<a href="mailto:Deaf_Bilingual_Coalition@mail.vresp.com">
Deaf_Bilingual_Coalition@mail.vresp.com</a>>, "Tami Hossler,
American Society for Deaf Children"
<<a href="mailto:asdctami@aol.com">asdctami@aol.com</a>>,
"<a href="mailto:shamer@nsseo.org">shamer@nsseo.org</a>"
<<a href="mailto:shamer@nsseo.org">shamer@nsseo.org</a>>,
"<a href="mailto:rstreit@lica.k12.il.us">rstreit@lica.k12.il.us</a>
"
<<a href="mailto:rstreit@lica.k12.il.us">rstreit@lica.k12.il.us</a>
>,
"<a href="mailto:howard.rosenblum@nad.org">
howard.rosenblum@nad.org</a>"
<<a href="mailto:howard.rosenblum@nad.org">howard.rosenblum@nad.org</a>
><br><br>
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