[Nfbmo] FW: Alphapointe Job Opening - Braille and Academic Skills Instructor

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Subject: Alphapointe Job Opening - Braille and Academic Skills Instructor

Alphapointe is currently searching for a Braille and Academic Skills
Instructor.  The functions of the position are listed below.  Please forward
this message to anyone you feel may be interested or may know someone who is
interested.  The position is full time and pay will be commensurate with
experience.  If interested, please complete an application at
http://alphapointe.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=281342&&#job
.

Job Summary:  The Braille and Academic Skills Instructor performs
evaluations, teaches adaptive techniques, and uses equipment specific to
academic skills.  Adaptive equipment may include, but is not limited to,
talking devices such as calculators and dictionaries, tactilely marked
devices such as tape recorders, simple templates for hand writing, and
magnifiers and other low vision aids.  Adaptive techniques may include the
use of Braille.  Instructor may have to perform academic remediation, oral
language skills, and customer service skills.
Essential Functions:

  *   Assess or monitor assessment of academic skills and make appropriate
training and equipment recommendations.
  *   Formulate curriculum, develop individualized study materials, instruct
and monitor instruction of consumers in Braille, punctuation, grammar,
composition skills, spelling, reading, vocabulary, and math skills including
Nemeth code and the use of tactile graphs.
  *   Manage academic instruction for consumers pursuing a GED or high
school diploma.
  *   Provide consumers verbal and written reports pertaining to their
progress.
  *   Provide verbal and written reports to consumers' progress to referral
sources and other rehabilitation team members in accordance with policies
and procedures.
  *   Complete other paperwork as assigned.
  *   Recommend the purchase of supplies and capital equipment needed for
training.
  *   Provide orientation of instructional areas and equipment to new staff
members and student affiliates assigned to the program.
  *   Establish and maintain relationships with other providers of
educational and training programs, including school districts within the
realm of client referrals.
  *   Participate in team and staff meetings and contribute to the
formulation of policies, procedures, and programs.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

  *   Bachelor's degree is required.  Degree in education is preferred.
  *   Two years' experience working with people who are blind and visually
impaired is preferred.
  *   TVI certification is preferred.
  *   Knowledge of adaptive equipment and techniques for people who are
blind and visually impaired is preferred.
  *   Proficiency with written language skills is required.
  *   Knowledge of grades 1 and 2 Braille and other Braille codes preferred.
  *   Excellent communication, assessment, and teach ability required.
  *   Organization and attention to detail are required.

Amy L. Campbell, MBA, SPHR
Vice President of Human Resources

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Main (816) 421-5848
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