<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">BLIND INC. is looking for talented, dedicated individuals to expand our communications department. Please find the job description pasted below and attached to this email. Resumes will be considered as they are received. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Please feel free to contact me with any questions.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We look forward to hearing from you.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Helen Stevens</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Communications Instructor/Technology Coordinator</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><a href="mailto:hstevens@blindinc.org">hstevens@blindinc.org</a></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Incorporated</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">100 East 22<sup>nd</sup> Street</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Minneapolis, MN 55404</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">612-872-0100</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.blindinc.org">www.blindinc.org</a>"</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTOR</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Job Description</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">For over 25 years, Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND, Inc.) has provided small group instruction in the alternative techniques of blindness. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives. </div><p style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></p><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching, excited by new challenges, and interested in working as part of a small but energetic team. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Duties and Responsibilities </div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1. Provide individualized instruction to blind adults in all areas of Braille including but not limited to:</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Memorization of the braille code </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Braille reading </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Writing braille with a slate and stylus</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Writing braille on a braille writer</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Reading and writing braille on electronic devices including notetakers and braille displays</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2. Provide individualized instruction to blind adults in all areas of assistive technology including but not limited to:</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Windows operating systems</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* JAWS for Windows and other screen readers</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Microsoft Office applications</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* The internet</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Braille displays</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">* Smart phones</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3. Provide instruction to several adult students in a small group format. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">4. Use the curriculum to develop individualized lesson plans and update the curriculum as needed.</div><p style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></p><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">5. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing progress made and goals to be completed.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">6. Participate and assist in all center activities such as rock climbing, skiing, and camping, including on some evenings and weekends</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">7. Function as part of a team, maintaining close communication with the director and other instructors, and actively participate in staff and other meetings. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">8. Promote the organization's progressive philosophy of blindness and positive attitudes to students, co-workers and others, and provide support and guidance to students throughout their program. Actively represent BLIND, Inc. in public meetings and presentations.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">9. Actively promote the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind both during and outside of class. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">10. Other duties as assigned</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Requirements - Communications Instructor</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1. Expertise in the areas of Braille and assistive technology, especially with Windows screen reader software.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2. Able to pass the NCLB test and the technology tests administered by State Services for the Blind of Minnesota within 6 months of employment.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3. Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a period of paid staff training in order to learn alternative skills of blindness. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">4. Must have a college degree or comparable work experience. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">5. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">6. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be able to work effectively as part of a team</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">7. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in a variety of situations.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">8. Must possess the organizational skills required to work with multiple students on multiple projects.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">9. Must be able to learn new products and updates as they become available.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">10. Must be committed to the independence and full community integration of blind people.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Send your cover letter and resume to Dick Davis at <a href="mailto:ddavis@blindinc.org">ddavis@blindinc.org</a></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 11px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 11px;"></div></body></html>