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DE WITT & ASSOCIATES<br><br>
Invites applications for an immediate, full-time opening, as Supervisor,
Assistive Technology Training<br>
Position will remain open until filled<br>
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Work Location: Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)<br>
New Brunswick, New Jersey<br><br>
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Summary of Responsibilities <br><br>
Since early 1989, our passion at De Witt & Associates has always been
to assist in training people with vision loss or learning differences to
become equally skilled in reading, writing and communicating using
today’s computer-based products alongside their peers. De Witt &
Associates' experience with a broad range of technologies, our dedication
to their latest developments, and our success rate has earned us a
reputation as one of the most trusted and respected companies in the
industry.<br><br>
The JKTC is a residential training center operated by the NJ Commission
for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), where people who are blind
and visually impaired learn the vocational and life skills necessary to
seek future employment or education and job training that will prepare
them for employment. In addition to becoming computer proficient, these
skills include activities of daily living, Braille and other
communications skills, orientation and mobility and vocational counseling
in a supportive environment. <br><br>
Under contract with the CBVI, De Witt & Associates runs the computer
training component, where basic keyboarding, Windows Concepts, Internet
and MS Office skills are taught as an integral part of the JKTC’s 16-week
training program. We also teach a 4-week program called Bridge that
provides students with intermediate level Internet, Windows, and MS
Office skills. <br><br>
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The Supervisor of Technology Training is responsible for: <br>
· Assuring that the technology
training of JKTC clients is effective in both one-on-one and group
settings, thereby empowering them to compete successfully in job training
environments, or employment settings.<br>
· Managing a staff of 4
technology instructors to ensure that the computer training component is
a well integrated part of the JKTC’s program.<br><br>
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Job Duties<br>
· Supervising and participating
as necessary in the assessing of incoming students’ computer skills, and
their need for appropriate screen reading or magnification software.<br>
· Teaching keyboarding using
talking typing tutorial programs.<br>
· Teaching basic and
intermediate level MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Windows 7, and Internet
Explorer skills using JAWS or ZoomText.<br>
· Assuring that there are
appropriate lesson plans to be used in such training.<br>
· Writing clear and thorough
reports on the students’ progress.<br>
· Performing first level
troubleshooting on computers in the training rooms and student
residences.<br><br>
· Performing first line
supervisory duties with a staff of 4 instructors, satisfying the needs of
both JKTC management, the customer, and De Witt & Associates’
management, the employer.<br><br>
Job Qualifications<br>
· Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent work experience.<br>
· At least two years'
experience as a teacher/trainer/instructor.<br>
· At least 1 year of
supervisory experience.<br>
· At least 1 year working with
blind and visually impaired adults.<br>
· In-depth knowledge of
assistive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired,
especially JAWS and ZoomText.<br>
· In-depth knowledge of MS
Office 2007 or higher, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook.<br>
· In-depth knowledge of surfing
the Internet with Internet Explorer using JAWS or ZoomText.<br>
· Knowledge of Windows 7.<br>
· An interest in and ability to
be trained in new technologies, and the passion to impart this knowledge
to others.<br>
· The ability to work well as a
member of a collegial team.<br>
· A personality that is patient
and encouraging, but willing to hold our clients accountable for
achieving their agreed-upon objectives.<br>
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Please attach your resumé as a Microsoft Word document and paste your
cover letter in the body of your email and send it to Richard Fox, Vice
President of Field Operations at rick@4dewitt.com. De Witt &
Associates, 700 Godwin Avenue, Suite 110, Midland Park, NJ 07432.
<a href="http://www.4dewitt.com/" eudora="autourl">www.4dewitt.com</a>
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· No phone calls or recruiters
please.<br>
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De Witt & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We
endeavor to emphasize our associate’s abilities and willingly accommodate
to each colleague’s working style. We have competitive salaries, good
benefits and an atmosphere that encourages innovation, initiative and
integrity. For this position, we are under contract to the New Jersey
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a Division of the State
Department of Human Services. <br><br>
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