[Rehab] FW: Illinois Seeking Candidate for Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Superintendent Position

Wed Dec 18 17:47:54 UTC 2019

Important job.
Dick Davis

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From: Patti S Chang [mailto:pattischang at gmail.com]
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Subject: FW: Illinois Seeking Candidate for Illinois School for the Visually
Impaired Superintendent Position

Patti S. Gregory-Chang Esq.
Treasurer
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
773-307-6440
Pattischang at gmail.com

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Subject: FW: Illinois Seeking Candidate for Illinois School for the Visually
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Please spread the word.

Thank you.

John Gordon
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Subject: FW: Illinois Seeking Candidate for Illinois School for the Visually
Impaired Superintendent Position

FYI.  Thanks - SMILE!!!

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From: Rita Martin <Rmartin at csavr.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4:06 PM
To: RehabNet <RehabNet at csavr.org>
Subject: [External] Illinois Seeking Candidate for Illinois School for the
Visually Impaired Superintendent Position

State Directors,

The following request for information is sent to you on behalf of the
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services. Please share as appropriate.
Thank you.

The Illinois Department of Human Services’, Division of Rehabilitation
Services is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:

The State of Illinois

Office of the Governor

is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy:

SUPERINTENDENT

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Jacksonville, Illinois

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.

General responsibilities include:

*Oversight of all school administration and operations, including
educational, residential, transition and related programs.
*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.
*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.
*Establishing fiscal oversight/control of school budgets including strategic
and fiscal planning with the DHS Budget Division and other entities.
*Establishing and maintaining a good, strong working relationship with the
various unions represented on campus, including contract negotiations and
interpreting collective bargaining rights.
*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.

Specific responsibilities include:

*Ensure ongoing curriculum development.
*Support and promote Career/Vocational Education programs within the
transition curriculum.
*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.
*Ensure understanding of and adherence to ISVI’s mission, key policies and
compliance requirements.
*Direct strategic planning activities utilizing members of the Advisory
Council, advocacy groups, key staff and other stakeholders.
*Ensure an effective staff complement, including the recruitment, training
and development, performance management, support and retention of qualified
staff.
*Enforce ethics standards for all students, staff and employees of ISVI.
*Ensure the delivery of high quality programming by the principals, director
of support services and other key administrators and staff.
*Support staff in the continuous upgrade of curriculum, training and
technical resources.
*Promote programs and curriculum for all students who are Blind or visually
impaired across the state.
*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.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have the following:

*an administrative certificate
*a superintendent endorsement
*degrees in both educational administration and vision education *a minimum
of fifteen (15) years of experience in either vision education, the
administration of vision education, or a combination of the two

Experience and Knowledge:

*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.
*Candidate must possess effective communication skills and abilities in
writing, speaking, listening as well as strong self management and
interpersonal skills.
*Candidate must be a child/student centered leader and understand behavior
issues related to disabilities.
*Candidate must possess knowledge and understanding of secondary
disabilities.

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.

If interested in applying for this position, please send the following to
Quinetta L. Grant, Chief of Staff, Illinois Department of Human Services,
Division of Rehabilitation Services, 100 South Grand Avenue East,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9429.  Information can also be sent
electronically to:  Quinetta.Grant at illinois.gov
<mailto:Quinetta.Grant at illinois.gov> .

*Resume
*Letter of Intent
*Copies of relevant certificates and endorsements *Copies of relevant
diplomas

Information is due no later than January 31, 2020

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