[Nfbv-announce] UPDATED: Opening for Technology Instructor at Colorado Center for the Blind

[Corbbmacc O'Connor]

Here is the information and attachment that were missing from the earlier e-mail about the open tech instructor position at the Colorado Center for the Blind.



COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND    
2233 West Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO  80120
PHONE: 303-778-1130 or 800-401-4632
FAX: 303-778-1598
 
Please send resume to Carol Sprague at email:  celzi at cocenter.org
 
TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
 Job Description
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities
1.     Provide individualized instruction to blind students in the area of access technology including but not limited to:
a.     the use of computers with speech
b.     keyboarding
c.     use of note taking devices
d.     use of the internet, e-mail, and other various adaptive equipment used by blind persons in employment and leisure
e.     other duties as assigned
 
2.     Provide instruction to several students in a classroom lecture format.
 
3.     Provide instruction through exploratory learning.  Find practical uses for technology, such as being able to access bank information, looking up books in a library, recipes, etc. 
 
4.     Plan and develop a formalized curriculum in all areas of technology.  
 
5.     Conduct a thorough written evaluation on each student in the area of technical skills.
 
6.     Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing progress made and goals to be completed.
 
7.     Assist in providing instruction and technical support to staff and students.
 
8.     Employee is expected to facilitate classes and seminars where all aspects of blindness are discussed.  In addition, employee will fully participate and assist in all center activities including rock climbing, skiing, camping and other vital activities, promote the positive philosophy of the Colorado Center for the Blind to co-workers, students, and others, and provide support and guidance to students throughout their program.
 
 
 
 
Requirements: Technology Instructor
 
1. College degree in adaptive technology field and/or 2 years work experience teaching all aspects of adaptive technology for the blind.
 
3. Ability to plan, organize and develop curriculum and lessons.
 
4. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
5. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in all types of situations effectively.
 
6. Must possess knowledge in the use of all adaptive technology for the blind.  
 
 
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