[nfb-talk] Adaptive Technology Instructors Jobs, Sacramento

[David Andrews]

You will have to ask them about their qualifications.  Each agency or 
state may well have its own requirements -- for many a college degree 
may not be necessary, but for a blind person who wants a career where 
he/she can move up, it is probably a good idea.

Dave

At 11:31 PM 1/25/2012, you wrote:
>Hello David,
>
>The qualifications for this job only tell that the applicant who is applying
>requires only a high school diploma to perform this job. Does this mean that
>the instructor needs to have no knowledge of teaching / education /
>blindness or TVI field? I thought someone with a college degree is most
>likely to shine very well at this job, and also someone with some education
>degree or certificate, or with a license that tells he is fit for this job.
>Does this mean that holding a position in teaching adaptive technology for
>the blind needs no college degree? I ask these questions because, in fact,
>this is my intended / hoped career of my choice, becoming a teacher of the
>blind in assistive technology. This is why I'm starting college,  and going
>in pursuit of a major in special ed and minor in iT.
>
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> >
> >The Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California has two openings
> >for the position of Adaptive Technology Instructor V.  Contact:
> >
> >Karen Ankeny
> >Adaptive Technology Team Lead
> >Society for the Blind
> >1238 S St.
> >Sacramento, CA 95811
> >e-mail: kankeny at societyfortheblind.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Job Title:                              Adaptive Technology Instructor V
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Classification:                     Non-Exempt/Full-Time
> >
> >
> >
> >Reports to:                            Adaptive Technology Team Lead
> >
> >General Description:  The essential functions of the job are to
> >teach all aspects of adapted computer and rehabilitation technology
> >use to Society clients, to maintain expertise in all instructed
> >programs and upgrades, and be a motivated team player to teach blind
> >students computer skills using adaptive equipment and techniques to
> >enhance computer competence and effectiveness, especially in
> >employment settings.
> >
> >Duties:
> >
> >Teaching
> >    * Instruct small group or individual classes in adaptive
> > computing for blind and visually impaired clients.
> >    * Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional
> > modality and needs.
> >    * Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both
> > instruction and productivity.
> >    * Coordinate closely with the Adaptive Technology Team Lead and
> > Core Programs Manager to arrange for maximum hours of client
> > service and instruction.
> >    * Ensure that software and hardware are in good working
> > condition for teaching.
> >    * Create manuals and tutorials which will assist clients to
> > progress in learning curriculum.
> >    * Create, update, and revise curriculum as needed, with all
> > related materials for submission to the Adaptive Technology Team Lead.
> >    * Develop new projects as assigned and as related to access
> > technology with emphasis on both excellent client service and
> > increased revenue production.
> >
> >Documentation
> >1.    Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and
> >monthly recordkeeping of client services; including, but not limited
> >to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, and
>correspondence.
> >
> >Team building and Networking
> >    * Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing
> > problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate
>confidentiality.
> >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.
> >
> >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.
> >
> >Qualifications:
> >1.   Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially current
> >Windows, with a particular emphasis on mastery of all alternative
> >keyboard commands to replace mouse use.
> >2.   Expertise in at least one major screen review program such as
> >JAWS or Window-Eyes and familiarity with a second.
> >3.   Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, MS
> >Excel, MS Outlook & MS Internet Explorer required.
> >4.   Familiarity with ZoomText (all levels) desirable.
> >5.   Effective communication skills.
> >6.   Excellent organizational and time management skills.
> >7.   High school diploma or G.E.D.
> >8.   Minimum two years working experience.
> >
> >