[Jobs] FW: Wisconsin Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired - Center Director Posiition

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-----Original Message-----
From: lpovinelli at aol.com [mailto:lpovinelli at aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 3:28 PM
Subject: Wisconsin Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired - Center Director Posiition
 
From: "Riccobono, Mark" < MRiccobono at NFB.ORG <mailto:MRiccobono%40NFB.ORG>  
Subject: FW: open position 
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:52:17 -0400 
 
Dear Colleagues, 
 
Please help spread this job announcement to Federationists who might be 
interested and qualified for the position. 
 
Mark 
 
________________________________ 
 
From: Brunhilde Merk-Adam [ mailto:bkmabma at worldnet.att.net <mailto:bkmabma%40worldnet.att.net> ] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:17 PM 
To: Riccobono, Mark 
Subject: FW: open position 
Importance: High 
 
 
Hello, 
 
I would like to announce an opening for the Center Director position at 
the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually impaired. Please help 
spread the word. 
 
An Informational packet concerning this position can be obtained upon 
request from Amanda Jordan. Her contact information is as follows: 
email- amanda.jordan at wcbvi.k12.wi.us <mailto:amanda.jordan%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us>  phone- (608) 758-6110. 
 
Application and position information can be found at: 
 
http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/job_view.asp?annoid=20868 <http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/job_view.asp?annoid=20868&jobi> &jobi 
d=20383 
 
Here is some of the information from the Wisconsin Jobs website, and 
following some information about the area and the Center. 
 
The Department of Public Instruction is currently seeking an Education 
Administrative Director. The position is located at 1700 West State 
Street, Janesville. 
 
Classification Title 
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%22); 
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Working Title 
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);> : 
Education Administrative Director 06-01685 
 
Salary <javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Salary%22);> : 
This position is in pay schedule 81, range 01. Salary will be between 
$55,286 and $86,380 depending on qualifications. A two year career 
executive trial period may be required. 
 
Contact: Denise Kohout, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-0282, 
denise.kohout at dpi.state.wi.us <mailto:denise.kohout%40dpi.state.wi.us>  
 
Deadline to Apply 
<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Deadline+to+Apply%22 
);> : 
Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the agency are 
met. To ensure that your materials are included in our initial review, 
they must be received in our office by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 13th, 
2006. 
 
Job Duties <javascript:openHelp(> : 
This position will serve as the Center Director of the Wisconsin Center 
for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI) and will administer, 
supervise, and provide leadership for the operation of WCBVI including 
direct responsibility for the school program (Wisconsin School for the 
Visually Handicapped [WSVH]). The Center Director's responsibilities 
include but are not limited to the overall management of the Center that 
serves as a statewide educational resource to benefit all Wisconsin 
children who are blind or visually impaired. In addressing this 
statewide leadership responsibility, the director works collaboratively 
with the DPI Special Education Team to coordinate efforts and provide 
mutual support in areas of shared responsibility. 
 
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities <javascript:openHelp(> : 
Knowledge of visual impairment, its causes, effects, ramifications; 
principles and instructional practices related to the education of 
children who are blind and visually impaired; the continuum of services 
available to children who are blind or visually impaired; curriculum 
methods, development, and implementation; issues and trends in the 
education of children who are blind and visually impaired; operations of 
residential school programs; administering special education programs; 
techniques for measuring outcomes of educational programming; federal 
and state special education legislation; educational policies and 
practices; and good oral and written communications skills. 
 
How To Apply <javascript:openHelp(> : 
Apply online! 
If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. 
After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply 
Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a 
resume, and then complete the exam (by clicking "View Exam Options" and 
then "Take Exam"). 
 
Or mail completed materials 
Please send an Application for State Employment ( 
http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp 
< http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp> ), a resume, and a paper 
limited to six pages detailing your training and experience related to: 
 
1) Managing or performing the development and administration of 
educational programming and policies for students who are visually 
impaired. Include your years of experience, the complexity, size, and 
level (state, regional, school district, school, etc.) of the program 
and any relevant licenses that you have obtained. 
 
2) Working in or managing educational programming and policies in 
residential programs, special day programs, resource rooms, outreach 
services, etc. Include your specific role, years of experience, 
specific programs/issues addressed(such as visual impairment), the 
complexity, and size of the program. 
 
3) Oral and written communication such as responding to inquiries; 
writing policies, procedures, and reports; planning, developing, and 
presenting workshops and other professional development activities; 
leading teams; and facilitating meetings. Include the topic and the 
intended audience(s) of the communication. 
 
Send completed applications materials to DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 
7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to 
608-266-5856 Attn: Denise Kohout. 
 
The resume will be used for clarification purposes only. Any additional 
pages over 6 pages (for the paper) will not be considered. 
 
About the Wisconsin Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (WCBVI) 
WCBVI is comprised of the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped 
(WSVH) and Statewide Outreach Services. The Outreach Team provides 
evaluations, consultations, and material supports to students with 
visual disabilities on a statewide basis, regardless of their 
educational placement. WSVH provides students with varying degrees of 
visual impairment full time or short term educational services. WSVH 
offers state-standard K-12 education, extracurricular activities, meals 
and housing, as well as the latest in adaptive technology to students 
from ages 3-21. 
 
About Janesville and the Surrounding Area 
Janesville is a moderately sized city with a population of over 61,000 
located on the Rock River in south central Wisconsin. Janesville's long 
history of strong industry and economic success has helped turn the city 
into a major commercial and industrial center for the state line area. 
Janesville is also known for its parks and recreational attractions. 
Janesville and the surrounding area offer many opportunities for 
education and employment. The city is conveniently located within 45 
minutes of Madison, and within 90 minutes of Milwaukee and Chicago. 
 
Martin 
 
Martin Monson 
Center Director 
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 
(608) 758-6120 
(800) 832-9784 
martin.monson at wcbvi.k12.wi.us <mailto:martin.monson%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us>  
 

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-----Original Message-----
From:
lpovinelli at aol.com [mailto:lpovinelli at aol.com]
Sent:
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 3:28 PM
Subject:
Wisconsin Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired - Center Director Posiition
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From: "Riccobono, Mark" < mailto:MRiccobono%40NFB.ORG MRiccobono at NFB.ORG
 
Subject: FW: open position 
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 16:52:17 -0400 
 
Dear Colleagues, 
 
Please help spread this job announcement to Federationists who might be 
interested and qualified for the position. 
 
Mark 
 
________________________________ 
 
From: Brunhilde Merk-Adam [ mailto:bkmabma%40worldnet.att.net mailto:bkmabma at worldnet.att.net
] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:17 PM 
To: Riccobono, Mark 
Subject: FW: open position 
Importance: High 
 
 
Hello, 
 
I would like to announce an opening for the Center Director position at 
the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually impaired. Please help 
spread the word. 
 
An Informational packet concerning this position can be obtained upon 
request from Amanda Jordan. Her contact information is as follows: 
email- mailto:amanda.jordan%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us amanda.jordan at wcbvi.k12.wi.us
phone- (608) 758-6110. 
 
Application and position information can be found at: 
 
http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/job_view.asp?annoid=20868&jobi http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/job_view.asp?annoid=20868&jobi
 
d=20383 
 
Here is some of the information from the Wisconsin Jobs website, and 
following some information about the area and the Center. 
 
The Department of Public Instruction is currently seeking an Education 
Administrative Director. The position is located at 1700 West State 
Street, Janesville. 
 
Classification Title 
<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Classification+Title 
%22); 
: / JAC <javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=JAC%22);> : Job 
Working Title 
<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Job+Working+Title%22 
);> : 
Education Administrative Director 06-01685 
 
Salary <javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Salary%22);> : 
This position is in pay schedule 81, range 01. Salary will be between 
$55,286 and $86,380 depending on qualifications. A two year career 
executive trial period may be required. 
 
Contact: Denise Kohout, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-0282, 
mailto:denise.kohout%40dpi.state.wi.us denise.kohout at dpi.state.wi.us
 
 
Deadline to Apply 
<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Deadline+to+Apply%22 
);> : 
Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the agency are 
met. To ensure that your materials are included in our initial review, 
they must be received in our office by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 13th, 
2006. 
 
Job Duties <javascript:openHelp(> : 
This position will serve as the Center Director of the Wisconsin Center 
for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI) and will administer, 
supervise, and provide leadership for the operation of WCBVI including 
direct responsibility for the school program (Wisconsin School for the 
Visually Handicapped [WSVH]). The Center Director's responsibilities 
include but are not limited to the overall management of the Center that 
serves as a statewide educational resource to benefit all Wisconsin 
children who are blind or visually impaired. In addressing this 
statewide leadership responsibility, the director works collaboratively 
with the DPI Special Education Team to coordinate efforts and provide 
mutual support in areas of shared responsibility. 
 
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities <javascript:openHelp(> : 
Knowledge of visual impairment, its causes, effects, ramifications; 
principles and instructional practices related to the education of 
children who are blind and visually impaired; the continuum of services 
available to children who are blind or visually impaired; curriculum 
methods, development, and implementation; issues and trends in the 
education of children who are blind and visually impaired; operations of 
residential school programs; administering special education programs; 
techniques for measuring outcomes of educational programming; federal 
and state special education legislation; educational policies and 
practices; and good oral and written communications skills. 
 
How To Apply <javascript:openHelp(> : 
Apply online! 
If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. 
After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply 
Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a 
resume, and then complete the exam (by clicking "View Exam Options" and 
then "Take Exam"). 
 
Or mail completed materials 
Please send an Application for State Employment ( 
http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp
 
< http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp
> ), a resume, and a paper 
limited to six pages detailing your training and experience related to: 
 
1) Managing or performing the development and administration of 
educational programming and policies for students who are visually 
impaired. Include your years of experience, the complexity, size, and 
level (state, regional, school district, school, etc.) of the program 
and any relevant licenses that you have obtained. 
 
2) Working in or managing educational programming and policies in 
residential programs, special day programs, resource rooms, outreach 
services, etc. Include your specific role, years of experience, 
specific programs/issues addressed(such as visual impairment), the 
complexity, and size of the program. 
 
3) Oral and written communication such as responding to inquiries; 
writing policies, procedures, and reports; planning, developing, and 
presenting workshops and other professional development activities; 
leading teams; and facilitating meetings. Include the topic and the 
intended audience(s) of the communication. 
 
Send completed applications materials to DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 
7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to 
608-266-5856 Attn: Denise Kohout. 
 
The resume will be used for clarification purposes only. Any additional 
pages over 6 pages (for the paper) will not be considered. 
 
About the Wisconsin Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (WCBVI) 
WCBVI is comprised of the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped 
(WSVH) and Statewide Outreach Services. The Outreach Team provides 
evaluations, consultations, and material supports to students with 
visual disabilities on a statewide basis, regardless of their 
educational placement. WSVH provides students with varying degrees of 
visual impairment full time or short term educational services. WSVH 
offers state-standard K-12 education, extracurricular activities, meals 
and housing, as well as the latest in adaptive technology to students 
from ages 3-21. 
 
About Janesville and the Surrounding Area 
Janesville is a moderately sized city with a population of over 61,000 
located on the Rock River in south central Wisconsin. Janesville's long 
history of strong industry and economic success has helped turn the city 
into a major commercial and industrial center for the state line area. 
Janesville is also known for its parks and recreational attractions. 
Janesville and the surrounding area offer many opportunities for 
education and employment. The city is conveniently located within 45 
minutes of Madison, and within 90 minutes of Milwaukee and Chicago. 
 
Martin 
 
Martin Monson 
Center Director 
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 
(608) 758-6120 
(800) 832-9784 
mailto:martin.monson%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us martin.monson at wcbvi.k12.wi.us
 
 
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