[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Full Job Description: Associated Services for the Blind: Access Technology Instructor; Philadelphia, PA

[Jan Lattuca]

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2020 12:10:30 -0400
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Full Job Description: Associated Services
for the Blind: Access Technology Instructor; Philadelphia, PA
To: Philadelphia Computer Users Group for the Blind and Visually
Impaired <blind-philly-comp at groups.io>

Access Technology Instructor
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
$13 - $45 an hour
JOB DESCRIPTION for Instructor - Access Technology

Job Title: Access Technology Instructor

r FLSA (Exempt/Nonexempt): Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Education and Enrichment Programs
Department: Education and Enrichment
Union: N/A

Job Summary:

The instructor is responsible for providing training to blind and
visually impaired students both one-on-one, and in group workshops.
Instructors work with each student to define learning goals, present
material in a clear and comprehensive manner and document instruction in
ASB’s database. Instructors stay current on the latest industry training
standards to benefit ASB’s students and community members.

Essential Functions:

(Instructor)

Instructors work with each student to define learning goals, present
material in a clear and comprehensive manner and document instruction in
the ASB’s database.
Prepare lesson plans, service statistics and client reports
Participate in client-centered interdisciplinary meetings
Provide the most up to date industry standard training
Conduct public education and community training events on an as needed basis
Provide Training and support to ASB staff on an as needed basis
Other duties as assigned.
(Access Technology):

Providing technology training to blind and visually impaired students
both one-on-one, and in group workshops using screen magnification
programs and screen readers.
Configure personal computers for speech and screen enlargement.
Instructors stay current on the latest access technology, and the
accessibility of mainstream apps, in order to serve as a technology
resource for ASB clients and community members.
This position may be for you if:

You keep pace with the latest in mainstream and access technology.
You’re interested in the interactions between people and the
technologies they use.
You enjoy spending significant parts of your workday interacting with
students.
You enjoy explaining technical concepts to others
Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A
Qualifications:

Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with
Visual Impairments (CATIS)
At least 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of Windows, using up-to-date
screen magnification programs and adapted speech software.
Solid experience in databases, spreadsheets and accessing the Internet
using adaptive software.
Bachelor’s degree or two years of college and equivalent work experience
in Information Technology.
Ability to configure speech and screen enlargement software for word
processing.
Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational, planning and documentation skills.
Ability to successfully teach a diverse group of adult students.
‘Braille Note Taker’ skills a plus.
Other:

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements
for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as the
exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. I
have read the Instructor – Access Technology job description and
understand the functions and objectives of the position.

Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired does not
discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation,
parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Experience:

teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License:

CATIS (Preferred)
This Job Is:

A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to
apply
A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Company's website:

www.asb.org
Company's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/ASBPhilly
Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Work Remotely:

Temporarily due to COVID-19
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responsible for the employer's application process.
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=33277873d8fd2c8f&q=%22assistive+technology%22&l=pa&tk=1ea4ep7s62tv7800&from=ja&alid=573acc88e4b0f90143dfed62&utm_campaign=job_alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&rgtk=1ea4ep7s62tv7800

-- 
David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
JAWS Certified, 2019

WWW.DavidGoldfield.org


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