[Blindtlk] Full time AT position in Anchorage, AK

[Bonnie Lucas]

AT Job Announcement I 14.pdf

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POSITION VACANCY 

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR 

Location: Anchorage, Alaska 

Regular schedule averaging 30 – 40 hours per week; salary DOE 

The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for an Assistive Technology 

Instructor to provide assessment and instruction to clients in the Center’s rehabilitation program 

in the use of computers, computer access technology, electronic note takers, smart phones, and 

other adaptive aids. Primary focus will be on developing and increasing client skills in the use of 

adaptive technologies for efficient access of information and for employment. For each client, 

the Instructor may conduct an assessment of skills, develop a service plan, maintain current 

records of progress, coordinate services with those provided by other staff, and complete re-

ports to include level of skill development and recommendations for devices, equipment, further 

training, and other services. 

In addition, the Instructor will keep the Center on the cutting edge of assistive technology devic-

es and applications and provide training, presentations, and technical consultation to service 

providers and others. 

Benefits provided 

Professional liability insurance. Annual leave accrual to two weeks the first year. Two personal 

days per year plus sick leave. Twelve holidays, including the week between Christmas and New 

Year’s. Option for pre-tax employee 403(b) retirement savings. For 40-hour per week staff: 

health and dental coverage with Health Savings Account. 

Required Education and Work Experience 

Degree in vision rehabilitation, assistive technology or a related field. Proven proficiency with 

assistive technology as well as client services for people with disabilities. A satisfactory report 

from a criminal background check is required. Preferred: Successful work experience as a vision 

rehabilitation instructor in assistive technology. Applicants with AT expertise are encouraged to 

apply. 

Working Conditions 

 Work is conducted primarily in Center’s facility in Anchorage and occasionally in the homes of clients as well as locations in the area to provide presentations

on Assistive Technology. 

 The work schedule is daily during the week and may infrequently include evenings. 

 Occasional travel may be required using a personal vehicle or an alternate pre-approved ar-rangement locally or commercial airline travel outside the

Anchorage-MatSu areas. 

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Please send a cover letter and resume (email preferred) to: 

Karen Coady, Program Manager 

info at AlaskaBVI.org

3903 Taft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99517 

The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

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