[nabs-l] Colorado Center for the Blind Job

[David Andrews]

COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND

2233 W. Shepperd Ave.

Littleton, CO  80120

Phone: 303-778-1130   Fax: 303-778-1598

<mailto:ccb at cocenter.org>ccb at cocenter.org





Job Description



SUCCESS IN COLLEGE

PROGRAM COORDINATOR



Please send a cover letter, resume and a sample of your writing to 
Carol Sprague at <mailto:csprague at cocenter.org>csprague at cocenter.org



Salary range $30,000-$35,000



Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Work closely with the Director of Youth Services to support 
all youth programs.

2.      Develop curriculum to meet the needs of students in the 
Success in College program.

3.      Work closely with rehabilitation counselors.

4.      Write and compile monthly reports and facilitate student staffings.

5.      Act as a liaison between Center staff, Arapahoe Community 
College and others.

6.      Market the program and recruit students.

7.      Teach college readiness classes such as PowerPoint and online 
platforms. Teach skills to be successful in classes that are 
typically visually oriented such as math and science as well as 
orientation of college campus.

8.      Provide academic skills teaching and testing preparation 
throughout all programs.

9.      Teach basic skills of blindness.

10.  Conduct classes and seminars where all aspects of blindness are 
discussed.  In addition, fully participate and assist in all center 
activities including rock climbing, skiing, camping and other vital 
activities.  Promote the positive philosophy of the Colorado Center 
for the Blind to co-workers, students, and others, and provide 
support and guidance to students throughout their program.





Qualifications

1.      Working knowledge of higher education system.

2.      Possess understanding and abilities in the areas of accessing 
books, websites, media, online classes, etc.

3.      Experience working with people who have various disabilities 
in conjunction with blindness such as learning disabilities, brain 
injuries, etc.

4.      Must be detail oriented and possess effective organizational skills.

5.      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

6.      Bachelor's degree

7.      Experience in relevant field of knowledge with blindness 
experience preferred.





Brent C. Batron

Director of Youth Programs

Colorado Center for the Blind

303-778-1130 x 222

<http://www.cocenter.org/>www.cocenter.org



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Brent C. Batron

Director of Youth Programs

Colorado Center for the Blind

303-778-1130 x 222

<http://www.cocenter.org/>www.cocenter.org



Take Charge with Confidence and Self-Reliance


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