The Department of Public Instruction, the Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy, is currently seeking a School Administration Consultant. This position is located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison.

Starting salary will be between $55,641 and $78,437 per year depending on qualifications. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 04. A six month probationary period is required.

Job Duties
Major responsibilities of this position include providing statewide leadership in implementing the Responsive Education for All Children (REACh) initiative and the integration of improvement activities for students with disabilities relative to the federally mandated indicators; management of grants that promote effective practices in preK and K-12; consultative and technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) in implementing highly effective instructional practices for students with disabilities in both academic and behavior areas and accessing the general education curriculum; provision of leadership within the department on cross-divisional teams to promote improvement activities for students with disabilities within general and special education classrooms; monitoring local education agencies (LEAs) to determine compliance and improvement with subchapter V., Ch. 115 and IDEA under s. 115.762(3)(g); provision of leadership in the review and approval of local performance plans.

Special Notes
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In-depth knowledge of current best practices in programming, curriculum development, and instructional approaches for students with disabilities in the content areas of reading and math. Knowledge of current best practices in integrating students with disabilities into general education programming; preK-12 programs and effective practices in Early Childhood education; state and federal special education statutes and regulations; especially related to the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 and the Response to Intervention (RTI) component of the new federal legislation; State Performance Plan indicators especially those concerning Early Childhood students with disabilities; and knowledge and application of effective written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply

Application materials must be received by July 31, 2008.

Apply Online!
Visit http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=32903&jobid=32418 and click "Please log in to apply." 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.

Or mail completed materials
Please send an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38) , a resume, and a paper limited to six pages detailing your training and experience related to:
1) providing educational programming for children with disabilities in the content areas of reading and math; 2) integrating students with disabilities into general education programming (indicate the grades and/or levels of your experience). Please include specific examples such as experience with the REACh initiative, local education agencies, or within CESA; and 3) early childhood education. Please include specific examples such as development of early childhood grants, and transitioning for students in early childhood with disabilities.

Your responses to these three questions are considered a civil service examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy. Applications that do not include all of the requested materials will NOT be considered.

Direct your application materials to: DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to 608-266-5856 Attn: Jennifer den Daas. For questions regarding this position, contact Jennifer den Daas at Jennifer.denDaas@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2189.

The Department of Public Instruction, WESPDHH-Outreach is currently seeking a full-time Education Consultant - School Psychology.

Starting salary will be between $55,641 and $78,437 per year depending on qualifications. This position is in pay schedule 13, range 04. A six month probationary period is required.

Job Duties
This position provides statewide leadership and consultative services to families, Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and community service providers concerning the development, evaluation, coordination and improvement of counseling and psycho-educational needs for children with hearing loss. In addition, provide a range of consultative and evaluative services focused on the unique educational, psychological, emotional, mental health, and communication needs of deaf children, under the general supervision of the Outreach Director, including consultation to LEAs for psycho-social assessments, counseling, and pupil services team leadership. Increase awareness and promote support and services regarding the psycho-social needs of students with hearing loss in the educational setting. The position requires a high level of collaboration with other members of the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH) Outreach Team and the Department of Public Instruction Special Education (Madison office) and Student Services/Prevention & Wellness Teams. The primary focus of the position is the development, evaluation, coordination and improvement of school and community-based services to support and promote positive psycho-social development, mental well-being, and appropriate educational expectations for children with hearing loss.

Special Notes
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. The School Psychology Consultant is required to have an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) minimum rating of 2+ upon hire and 3 by the end of probation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the implications of deafness on learning, cognitive and psycho-social development and social relationships; laws and ethical standards applicable to school psychology practice; psychological tests/interpretations and the validity of use for hearing impaired persons; child development; behavioral management/modification techniques; counseling techniques. Skill in use of counseling techniques with students, including evaluation, intervention selection and implementation, and progress monitoring; receptive and expressive American Sign Language. An ASLPI rating level of 2+ upon hire and 3 by the end of probation is required. Skill writing reports, technical assistance documents and other publications; providing effective professional development utilizing multiple formats.

How to Apply

Application materials must be received by August 6, 2008.

Apply Online!
Visit http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=32931&jobid=32446 and click "Please log in to apply." 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.

Or mail completed materials
Please send an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38) , a resume, and a paper limited to six pages detailing your training and experience related to:
1) the impact of hearing loss on a students’ educational development, specifically psycho-social development and social relationships;
2) assessing students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Please provide specific examples such as the tests used, how you came to specific interpretations and the validity of the assessment; and
3) the field of school psychology, specifically the laws and ethical standards applicable to this field and how these may apply to children with hearing loss.

Your responses to these three questions are considered a civil service examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy. Applications that do not include all of the requested materials will NOT be considered.

Direct your application materials to: DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to 608-266-5856 Attn: Jennifer den Daas. For questions regarding this position, contact Jennifer den Daas at Jennifer.denDaas@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2189.

The Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin School for the Deaf is currently seeking a Social Worker. This full-time school year (80%) position is located at 309 W. Walworth Avenue, Delavan.

Position shift: Sunday 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday - Thursday 1:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Shift is subject to change based on program needs.)

Starting pay is $17.539 per hour (approximately $29,300 per year). This position is in pay schedule 12, range 06. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Job Duties
Provide social work services, as well as a variety of other services with and for the students, staff, and parents at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD). Provide on-going social work case services to individual children. Provide social work services to WSD families of hearing impaired children, provide crisis prevention, transitional counseling and short term problem solving to exceptional needs children. Be on call during work and off duty hours (via pager) to respond to student crisis situations. Provide suicide interventions for students and provide follow-up services to appropriate individuals in response to crisis. Serve as liaison between WSD students and the Delevan community and between WSD students and their home communities. Serve as a member of the Pupil Services Team to assist in communication and coordinate efforts on behalf of individual pupils and the well being of all students.

Special Notes
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Special Requirement
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a School Social Worker (50) with the Department of Public Instruction. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level of 2+ at hire and 3 upon the completion of probation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills; interviewing techniques, reporting and communication strategies for dealing with families; the legal impact on student, school and families with regard to abuse/neglect and other federal and state regulations/laws; the role of the social worker as a support staff individual in the Individual Education Program preparation and implementation; and intervention techniques, behavior management, suicide, substance abuse, child sexual abuse, prevention, principals of social work and child development. Knowledge of and respect for Deaf Culture. Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met. In order to ensure that your materials are included in our initial review, they must be received by August 20, 2008.

Submit an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38), current resume, transcripts, and a copy of your license or documentation verifying your eligibility for licensure in School Social Work (50) by the Department of Public Instruction. Mail completed application materials to: DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box 7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841 or fax to (608) 266-5856 Attn: Jennifer den Daas. For questions regarding this position, contact Jennifer den Daas at jennifer.dendaas@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2189.