[Nfb-river-city] Fwd: Job Posting
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Thu Jan 26 04:13:58 UTC 2012
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>The Society for the Blind, in Sacramento, California, is hiring for
>the position of Communications Instructor II. Details are listed
>below. Please send applications and resumes to:
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>Diane Starin
>Daily Living Skills Instructor Team Lead Society for the Blind
>1238 S Street
>Sacramento, CA 95811
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>Email <mailto:dstarin at societyfortheblind.org>dstarin at societyfortheblind.org
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>Job Title: Communications Instructor II
>(Formerly Braille Instructor)
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>Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
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>Reports to: Daily Living Skills Team Lead
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>General Description: The essential functions of the job are to
>teach all aspects and levels of Braille and other communication
>devices used by blind or low-vision clients. Emphasis of instruction
>is on enhancement of Braille competence and effectiveness with
>particular focus on independent living as well as employment
>settings and outcomes.
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>Duties:
>Teaching
> * Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both
> instruction and productivity.
> * Instruct small group or individual classes in Braille and
> other communication devices for blind and low vision clients.
> * Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional
> plan and needs for personal record-keeping by using agency's
> database as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and email products.
> * Teach and/ or demonstrate use of various adaptive devices to
> download and access Electronic Braille via note-takers &/or Braille displays.
> * Ensure that the highest levels of Braille speed and accuracy
> are mastered by a student before completing and being released from
> the course.
> * Maintain the most up to date teaching practices with regard to
> Braille and other communication devices used by individuals who are
> blind or have low vision such as talking, tactile or
> visually-enhanced cellular phones; Personal Data Devices; and
> Braille note-takers.
> * Create, update, and revise curriculum as needed, with all
> related materials for submission to the Daily Living Skills Team Lead.
> * Develop new projects related to Braille and other
> communication devices with emphasis on both excellent client
> service and increased revenue.
> * Coordinate closely with the Daily Living Skills Team Lead and
> Core Programs Manager to arrange maximum hours of client service
> and instruction.
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>Documentation
>1. Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and
>monthly recordkeeping of client services; including, but not limited
>to, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, & correspondence.
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>Team building & Networking
> * Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing
> problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
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>2. Consult with other professionals, family members or other
>appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the clients.
>3. Participate in individual case conferences and confer
>regularly with program staff on multi-disciplinary service team
>concerning client's program and adjustment to blindness or vision loss.
> * Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors
> of Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as
> Society clients, staff, and volunteers.
> * Coordinate effective client service with third-party
> counselors, such as Department of Rehabilitation.
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>Others:
>1. Attend all staff and department meetings.
>2. Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
>3. Obtain training to enhance job requirements.
>4. Stay current in areas of responsibility.
> 5. Other duties as required.
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>Qualifications:
>1. Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially current
>2. Windows and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
>is required.
>3. Effective communication skills.
>4. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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>Educational and Experience Requirements:
>1. High school diploma or G.E.D.
>2. Minimum two years working experience.
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