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9552
PRINCIPAL
Nature of Work
Performs complex educational administration
work in directing the academic and related educational functions
of the Personal Adjustment Unit, the Vocational-Technical
Training areas, the Blind Services Unit, and the Deaf Services
Unit at the West Virginia Rehabilitation Center. Performs
related work as required.
Examples of Work
Directs, supervises, and coordinates the work activities of
professional and non-professional personnel in the areas of
the Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) Lab; Driver
Education; Remedial Education; Vocational Evaluation;
Vocational-Technical Training; and Work and Personal
Adjustment.
Provides general and specific supervision in the maintenance
of accreditation standards for the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA); National
Institute for Severely Handicapped (NISH); and Commission
on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), in
all areas of assignment. Responsible for all annual NCA
reporting and associated self-studies.
Provides general and specific supervision in the maintenance
of standards of the Occupational and Safety Health
Administration (OSHA); the Department of Labor; the
Departmental of Commerce; the Department of Defense; and
West Virginia University, in areas of assignment.
Develops, maintains, and coordinates the overall workload and
program objectives in the areas of assignment.
Maintains current awareness of new trends in Vocational
Rehabilitation and new approaches, techniques, and
equipment updates in rehabilitation services.
Develops and implements in conjunction with Center
Administrator program objectives in area of assignment.
Develops and oversees the implementation of agency standards,
policies, procedures, and operational methods for programs
in area of assignment.
Serves in liaison capacity with appropriate allied agencies
and organizations and client advocacy groups.
Oversees Center-wide planning for the evaluation of existing
rehabilitation programs and the development of new
rehabilitation programs in areas of assignment.
Serves as the Center's coordinator with Veterans Affairs.
Coordinates all Center Job Training and Partnership Act (JTPA)
services with WVDRS staff and the Bureau of Employment
Programs.
Interprets agency program objectives in areas of assignment
and integrates and coordinates school service area programs
with other agency service component to contribute to the
total Rehabilitation process.
Maintains good public relations with the local community and
allied organizations through public speaking engagements;
ad consultative work with such origination; oversees the
development and dissemination of informative literature in
the area of assignment.
Participates in the development of budget requests and
identification of program resources for the areas of
assignment.
Oversees the preparation and maintenance of federal, state
agency, and other required reports and records for areas of
operation.
Recruits, interviews, and recommends the hiring of
professional and office support staff subject to the
approval of Center Administrator, Deputy Center
Administrator, and Agency Director.
Responsible for the planning and coordination of in-service
training and other personnel development activities for
staff assigned to Special Function School.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of philosophy, laws, and regulations underlying
Vocational Rehabilitation.
Knowledge of the rehabilitation process including procedures,
methods, techniques, and practices for service delivery.
Knowledge of vocational adjustment problems of the disabled.
Knowledge of the administrative and technical problems
involved in the operation of an Accredited Special Function
School.
Ability to manage the delivery of vocational rehabilitation
services according to state and federal regulations and
agency policy.
Ability to effectively direct the work of multi-discipline
groups in a team approach.
Ability to establish relationships with all levels of
personnel.
Ability to evaluate a Special Function School rehabilitation
program at the service area level.
Ability to present ideas and information clearly and
concisely, both written and orally.
Minimum Requirements
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Training:
Masters Degree or equivalent from an accredited
college or university.
Experience:
Five years of classroom teaching experience
preferably in the field of vocational; special or adult
education; or five years of professional experience in
rehabilitation or a closely related field such as
Education; Public Administration; Industrial Relations; or
Staff Training; two years of which must have been in an
administrative or supervisory capacity.
Special Requirement:
Shall hold a West Virginia Professional
Administrative Certificate as Middle/Junior High/Senior
High Principal (5-12) and Vocational Administrator (5
Adult).
Established: 11/16/95
Effective:
12/1/95