[Job-Listings] Technology Instructor NY State
David Andrews
dandrews920 at comcast.net
Wed Sep 9 11:47:46 UTC 2020
VISIONS is seeking highly qualified candidates
for the position of Senior Technology Instructor
for its VISIONS Center on Blindness campus
location. Come join the team of NY State First
Residential Vocational Rehabilitation Center
which provides residential services to
individuals who are blind and visually impaired
to prepare them for competitive employment and/or pursue higher education.
If you are interested in applying, please submit
a cover letter and resume to:
Ruben P. Coellar, Chief Program Officer
<mailto:rcoellar at visionsvcb.org>rcoellar at visionsvcb.org Thank you!
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Technology Instructor
Summary
The Senior Technology Instructor at VCB is an
individual with both depth and breadth of
knowledge related to computer operating systems,
commercial software applications, and assistive
technologies used by persons with vision
impairments. He/she is a skilled computer
instructor who has experience teaching in group
settings as well as one-on-one. The ideal
candidate will be patient, creative, friendly,
and flexible. He/she can work autonomously as
needed, but is equally comfortable working as
part of a team. He/she develops new courses,
prepares lesson plans, provides direct
instruction, monitors and documents student
progress. In addition, as assigned, the Senior
Technology Instructor will contribute technical
expertise and computer support to VCB’s programs and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide & complete Readiness Evaluations,
Assessment, Training, and complete outcome
reports for participants (16 years +) referred to
the Assistive Technology Center (ATC) as follows:
a. Readiness Evaluations is used to determine
that the participant has the prerequisite skills
to successfully complete assistive technology
assessment and training. This service should be completed in 2-4 hours.
· The readiness evaluation consists of five
components: keyboarding evaluation, spelling
evaluation, reading comprehension (TABE), note
taking evaluation and logical sequencing.
· Touch-typing skills (20 WPM) and a reasonable
degree of proficiency using the computer
keyboard, spelling, note taking, and an
eighth-grade reading level are pre-requisites for all ATC services.
b. Assessment is used to determine the
participant’s present level of functioning, the
training needs and estimated time to complete
training. This service should be completed in 2-4 hours.
· The instructor will use this to gather
information about the participant’s ability to
remember information; improve with practice;
tolerate working at a computer terminal; and to observe general work habits.
· The assessment includes five components: 1)
Note-Taking Exercise Two, 2) Computer Concepts
Tool Pre and Post test, 3) Functional Computer
Evaluation, 4) Demonstration of Equipment and 5) Writing Work Sample
· The scores achieved guide the instructor to
create a training that is customized to each participant’s needs.
· A plan of training must be included as part
of any assessment and must include an estimate of
the length of training and the frequency of
training needed to successfully complete that program.
c. Training is individualized or small group
training which provides each participant with the
skills and abilities needed to perform tasks in
an education/training or employment setting
successfully using specifically recommended and
configured hardware, software, and peripheral
devices. This service should be completed on average in 25 hours.
· All participants referred for training must
achieve proficiency for employment/training or
educational purposes in the following areas:
i. Function and use of the assistive device
ii. Function and operation of the computer
iii. Routine maintenance
iv. Utilization of technical documentation
v. Use of the computer operating system
vi. Use of email
vii. Use of Internet software
viii. Use of cloud or collaborative systems
ix. Use of commercial
applications (e.g., word-processors,
spreadsheets, database management systems, email,
web-browsers, etc.) as used in tandem with
various assistive technologies including
screen-readers, magnification systems, and/or refreshable Braille displays.
* Provide group and individual instruction to
participants (16 years +) in the 15-Week
Employment Readiness & Pre-ETS program using the
same methodology established for ATC services and
the Pre-ETS requirements which follow:
a. The Adaptive Technology training must be
prepared to cover all the required Pre-ETS requirements:
· Selecting the proper tool for a task
· Using the device appropriately to complete task.
· Ability to care for the device, keeping the
device charged, setting up/putting away the device, etc.
· Where to order parts or accessories when needed.
· Procedure for having device serviced when not working properly
· Use of technology for career exploration and
other on-line information gathering.
· Skills required to complete on-line coursework.
b. This training is provided to participants
to prepare them for a specific occupational goal
for entry or re entry into gainful employment
consistent with the individual's interests and
capabilities as identified in their Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE).
* Provide & complete Vocational Skills
Assessment, Training, and complete outcome
reports to participants (18 years +) referred to
Comprehensive Contract Services, as follows:
* Assessment
The Vocational Skills Assessment must include the
individual's current level of functioning (baseline).
* For training programs leading to employment
in clerical or technology related occupations the
evaluation must include the areas of typing,
note-taking, reading, spelling and logical sequencing.
* Touch-typing skills (20 WPM) and a
reasonable degree of proficiency using the
computer keyboard, spelling, note taking, and an
eighth-grade reading level are pre-requisites to
all of the technology-oriented vocational training.
* A plan of training must be included as part
of any assessment and must include an estimate of
the length of training and the frequency of
training needed to successfully complete that program.
* Training
Vocational skills training is hands on,
experiential learning for service, clerical,
industrial or technology related occupations.
* This training is provided to participants
to prepare them for a specific occupational goal
for entry or re entry into gainful employment
consistent with the individual's interests and
capabilities as identified in their mutually
agreed upon Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE).
* Additional areas of instruction include the
use of commercial applications (word-processors,
spreadsheets, database management systems, email,
web-browsers, etc.) as used in tandem with
various assistive technologies including
screen-readers, magnification systems, and/or refreshable Braille displays.
* The intensity of the training program
should allow for substantial skill development
but should also allow participants to obtain
skills within a reasonable amount of time.
* The Senior Technology Instructor will
inform supervisor about adjustments, and/or
problems in the participants’ training program as soon as they are identified.
* The Senior Technology Instructor will also
complete required forms, reports and case
documentation and submit such information in a
timely manner. Closure reports should be
submitted as required during each VRC session.
* As assigned, provide technical evaluation
and/or support services to clients at their job or education sites.
* Assist the Director of Technology Services
to develop technology-related curricula, and
staff training manuals for technology instruction at the VRC and VCB.
* Develop course syllabi, daily lesson plans,
and hands-on exercises for group classes in basic
keyboarding and commercial applications
(word-processors, spreadsheets, email,
web-browsers, etc.) as used in tandem with
various assistive technologies including
screen-readers, magnification systems, and/or refreshable Braille displays.
* Demonstrated ability to train professional
staff (TVI, VRT, etc.) in beginner, intermediate
and advanced use of adaptive technology, software, and devices
* Monitor all equipment in the computer lab
and report technical problems to supervisor.
* Provide technical support to staff and
other programs at VCB when needed and/or perform
routine technical maintenance activities.
* Provide in-service training and follow-up
support to other computer instructors, lab
volunteers, and full-time agency staff as requested by supervisor.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in Education/Special, Rehab
Science or another related field is preferred.
* Bachelor’s degree in Education/Special
Education, Rehab Science or another related field is required
* One year of experience teaching assistive
technology is required, but two years is
preferred, within the last three years.
* Three years of technology experience.
* Fluent in use of screen-readers,
screen-magnification, and other assistive
technologies used by individuals with impaired vision.
* Must possess expertise in all aspects of PC
operations including MS Windows, MS Office
applications, file management, system
maintenance, technical troubleshooting, software
configuration and hardware
installation. Knowledge of html code, web design, and networking a plus.
* Familiarity with IOS and Android accessibility options.
* Ability to relate well with individuals
from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups.
* Certified Assistive Technology
Instructional Specialist (CATIS) certification is
highly desired or should obtain within first year of employment.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Location: This full-time exempt position is based
from VISIONS Center on Blindness campus, 111
Summit Park Road, Spring Valley NY,
10977. Scheduled evening and weekend hours will
be required. Part of the work could be completed
remotely when feasible. This job could be broken
into two part-time work for the right candidates
VISIONS is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit rehabilitation
and social service agency incorporated in
1926. VISIONS provides service for blind and
visually impaired people of all ages in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area.
VISIONS is an equal opportunity employer. All
job candidates, consultants, volunteers, and
interns 18 years of age and older, must consent
to a background investigation including a
criminal justice system search, reference and education checks.
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