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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">From: Tom Babinszki
<TomB@hadley.edu><br>
To: Tom Babinszki <TomB@hadley.edu><br>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:57:29 -0500<br>
Subject: Hadley Instructor Position<br><br>
We are looking for a technology instructor with strong assistive
technology background.<br>
Please forward this opening as appropriate to mailing lists,
organizations or individuals.<br>
I have attached the position description as a Word document, as well as
copied it in the message below.<br>
Thank you for your help:<br>
<br>
Tom<br>
<br><br>
<h1><b>THE HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 700 ELM STREET, WINNETKA, IL
60093</b></h1><br><br>
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POSITION DESCRIPTION<br>
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<b>Title:</b> Instructor (emphasis on assistive technology; blind and
visually impaired) <br><br>
<b>Reports to:</b> Dean, Educational Programs and Instruction<br>
<b>Overview:<br>
</b><br>
Provides the Hadley student with teaching designed to complement the
Hadley texts/study guides as well as encourage optimal learning, greatest
success, and future progress of the student.<br>
<b>Functions and Percentage of Time:<br>
</b>1. Provides prompt,
thorough evaluation of lesson assignments and motivational feedback to
foster student comprehension and to maintain momentum. (80%)<br>
· provides thorough, accurate
assignment responses<br>
· gives positive, constructive
feedback<br>
·
demonstrates congeniality and respect through verbal and written
communication<br>
· meets prescribed assignment
turnaround time<br>
· provides an appropriate level
of assistance and guidance<br><br>
·
provides supplemental material and resource information<br>
2. Maintains up-to-date,
accurate student records and submits all needed reports in a timely
manner to contribute to the accuracy of the record-keeping system.
(5%)<br>
·
effectively uses ESS, the Hadley student reporting system<br>
·
keeps pertinent student-related notes<br>
·
clears follow-up reminders within seven business days<br><br>
·
keeps logs and records as required<br>
3. Contributes to course
enrichment, review, development and/or revision to assist in maintenance
of quality curriculum offerings. (5%)<br>
·
monitors course content for correctness and notifies supervisor of
out-of-date material<br>
·
keeps resource information relevant to courses taught<br>
·
stays current on course-related material<br><br>
·
assists Curricular Affairs with course revision, review, and
piloting<br>
4. Participates in committee
work, special projects or other duties as assigned by supervisor to
achieve organizational goals. (5%)<br>
·
assists with special events<br>
·
makes presentations and or staffs the Hadley booth at conferences when
needed<br>
·
collaborates interdepartmentally regarding projects that help advance the
school’s goals and initiatives<br><br>
·
participates in Instructor work groups, as appropriate<br>
5. Follows an effective plan of
continuing education to provide for professional growth and enrichment.
(5%)<br>
·
reads relevant literature<br>
·
attends pertinent conferences and/or enrolls in courses that will
contribute to professional growth related to the position<br><br>
·
participates in biennial instructor meetings at Hadley Central<br>
<b>Qualifications:<br>
</b>
·
A bachelor’s degree in an area related to the subject matter of the
course(s), advanced degree preferred.<br>
·
At least two years of experience working or teaching in the subject
matter.<br><br>
·
Braille reading and writing skills, unless there are extenuating
circumstances; such as the course(s) is not expected to have students who
are braille users, or lesson assignments are not expected in
braille.<br>
·
Previous experience working with people who are visually impaired<br>
·
Competence with PC and Windows accessibility features related to the
blind and visually impaired. <br>
·
Competence with application software such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point,
and Outlook.<br>
·
Competence with Apple iOS and accessibility features related to the blind
and visually impaired. <br>
·
Competence in the use of mobile learning devices such as iphone, iPad,
tablet, and mobile phone as well as their accessibility features related
to the blind and visually impaired. <br>
·
Competence in the use and instruction of a variety of screen reading and
screen enlargement programs (JAWS, Window-Eyes, NVDA, System Access to
Go, ZoomText, and MAGIC). <br>
·
Willingness to learn assistive devices used by our students (digital book
players and software programs)<br>
<b>Additional Qualifications:<br>
</b>
·
Strong written and verbal communication skills<br>
·
Clearly spoken English<br>
·
Organizational skills<br>
·
Works well independently<br>
·
Flexibility<br><br>
·
Excellent time management skills<br>
<b>Preferences:<br>
</b>
·
Reside in the Chicagoland area<br>
·
Applied the subject matter skill or knowledge in an employment situation
within the last three years<br><br>
·
Prior distance education learning or teaching experience<br><br>
<br><br>
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications<br>
<br>
Interested parties should send cover letter and resume to:<br>
<br>
Jacque Sabian<br>
<a href="mailto:jacque@hadley.edu">jacque@hadley.edu</a><br>
The Hadley School for the Blind<br>
700 Elm Street<br>
Winnetka, IL 60093<br>
<b>By November 28, 2011<br>
</b> <br>
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