[Job-Listings] Employment Opportunity: Access Technology Instructor: Associated Services For The Blind and Visually Impaired: Philadelphia, PA

[David Andrews]

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>Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2021 02:08:53 +0000
>Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Access Technology
>Instructor: Associated Services For The Blind and Visually Impaired:
>Philadelphia, PA
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>Access Technology Instructor - Contractor/Hourly
>Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>Philadelphia, PA 19107
>Temporarily remote
>$25 - $30 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Contract
>Job details
>Salary
>$25 - $30 an hour
>Job Type
>Full-time
>Part-time
>Contract
>Number of hires for this role
>1
>Full Job Description
>JOB DESCRIPTION for Instructor - Access Technology
>Job Title: Access Technology Instructor
>FLSA (Exempt/Nonexempt): Non-Exempt
>Supervisor: Director of Learning and Development
>Department: Human Services
>Union: N/A
>Our Mission
>Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is dedicated
>to assisting all who are living with vision loss to achieve greater
>independence through excellence in education and wrap-around support
>services that advance necessary skills and establish meaningful
>community connections. ASB is committed to collaborating with local,
>regional, and national partners to broaden access to resources and
>opportunities that enable those we serve to live their lives to the
>fullest.
>Our Vision
>Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired seeks to
>inspire all who are living with vision loss to thrive.
>Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
>The Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) is
>fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace the
>diversity within our organization and within the multi-faceted
>community we serve. We embrace the principles of equity, fairness, and
>inclusion and we remain committed to best practices for providing
>anyone, anywhere on the vision loss continuum with the education,
>tools, and wrap-around services that they need to navigate their
>communities, manage their specific visual challenges, and live their
>fullest life.
>At ASB we realize that there are many forms of diversity including
>racial, gender, sexual identity, cultural, religious, economic,
>ability and disability, and we work diligently to be open and
>welcoming to all.
>Our work is collaborative - with those we serve, with our professional
>staff, with healthcare professionals, with community partner
>organizations, and with other human services agencies regionally and
>nationally. We believe that this collaborative framework, across
>disciplines and communities, as well as our commitment to serving
>those with vision loss, makes our organizational efforts more diverse,
>more equitable, more inclusive, and more sustainable over time.
>Job Summary:
>The instructor is responsible for providing training to blind and
>visually impaired students both one-on-one, and in group workshops.
>Instructors work with each student to define learning goals, present
>material in a clear and comprehensive manner and document instruction
>in ASB's database. Instructors stay current on the latest industry
>training standards to benefit ASB's students and community members.
>Essential Functions:
>(Instructor)
>* Instructors work with each student to define learning goals, present
>material in a clear and comprehensive manner and document instruction
>in the ASB's database.
>* Develop course curriculum and lesson materials for each skill level
>* Evaluate and document skill level of new students
>* Participate in participant-centered interdisciplinary meetings
>* Provide the most up to date industry standard training
>* Conduct public education and community training events on an as needed basis
>* Provide Training and support to ASB staff on an as needed basis
>* Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all
>participant-related matters.
>* Act professionally at all times as a representative of ASB,
>demonstrated by interacting positively with ASB Staff, program
>participants, volunteers, Board Members, organizational partners and
>guests
>* Completion of work in a timely and high-quality manner, meeting
>established deadlines and sensitive to the needs of the ASB targeted
>population
>* Maintain professional growth through seminars and workshops
>* Effectively manage class environment to ensure appropriate learning
>environment for all participants
>* Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
>* Instruct adult students in beginning, intermediate and advanced
>computer and iPhone skills based on industry best practices
>* Provide instruction in Windows, Internet, Word Processing and Spread
>Sheet operations, using screen magnification programs and screen
>readers based on industry best practice.
>* Configure personal computers for speech and screen enlargement.
>* Participate in participant-centered interdisciplinary meetings
>Supervisory Responsibilities:
>* N/A
>Key Performance Expectations:
>* Treats all individuals with courtesy and respect at all times
>* Establishes and maintains good working relationships and partnerships
>* Is open to differences, ideas and suggestions
>* Communicates effectively
>* Makes and keeps commitments
>* Adheres to established policies and procedures
>* Does not participate in non-productive activities or conversations
>Qualifications:
>* Training and/or certification in Access Technology related field
>(Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People
>with Visual Impairments (CATIS) preferred)
>* At least 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of Windows, using
>up-to-date screen magnification programs and adapted speech software.
>* At least 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of IOS and Android
>devices and platforms
>* Knowledge of Voice Over and Talk Back
>* Solid experience in databases, spreadsheets and accessing the
>Internet using adaptive software.
>* Bachelor's degree or two years of college and equivalent work
>experience in Information Technology.
>* Ability to configure speech and screen enlargement software for word
>processing.
>* Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills.
>* Strong organizational, planning and documentation skills.
>* Ability to successfully teach a diverse group of adult students.
>* 'Braille Note Taker' skills a plus.
>* Experience working in the disability community, healthcare setting,
>or related field
>Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provided the
>following inclusive hiring information:
>We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified
>applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
>sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,
>or disability status.
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>   *   Disability accommodations
>   *   Paid time off
>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
>Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
>Benefits:
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>   *   Flexible schedule
>Schedule:
>
>   *   Monday to Friday
>COVID-19 considerations:
>All employees, contractors, and vendors must be vaccinated.
>Work Location:
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>   *   One location
>Work Remotely:
>
>   *   Temporarily due to COVID-19
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>David Goldfield,
>Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
>JAWS Certified, 2019
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