[Pibe-division] Fw: [rehab] communications job description12

[David Andrews]

Of course not because you aren't going to do twice as much work as 
either job.  You will do the same amount of work, as anyone else, 
just in two different areas.

Dave

At 09:56 AM 11/29/2012, you wrote:
>hi,
>
>it requires a person to be a braille instructor and computer instructor.
>is the salary equal to those two jobs combined?
>
>Bryan Schulz
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Bell" <ebell at latech.edu>
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><pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:52 AM
>Subject: [Pibe-division] Fw: [rehab] communications job description12
>
>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Attached and below is a job posting for a communications instructor
>>>position at BLIND, Inc.  It is located in Minneapolis, and is a  great
>>>place to work.  I know, since I work there.
>>>
>>>Dick Davis
>>>
>>>Chair, NFB Employment Committee
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND), Incorporated
>>>
>>>100 East 22nd Street
>>>
>>>Minneapolis, MN  55404
>>>
>>>612-872-0100
>>>
>>>www.blindinc.org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTOR
>>>
>>>Job Description
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>For nearly 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Duties and Responsibilities
>>>
>>>1. Provide individualized instruction to blind  adults in all areas of
>>>Braille and assistive technology including but not limited to:
>>>
>>>*  Braille reading
>>>
>>>*  Writing braille with  a slate and stylus
>>>
>>>* Writing braille on a braille writer and note taker
>>>
>>>* Using a Mac with VoiceOver
>>>
>>>* Basic Windows and Windows screen reader skills
>>>
>>>* Using refreshable braille displays
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>2. Provide instruction to several adult students in a small group format.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>3. Use the curriculum to develop individualized lesson plans and update
>>>the
>>>curriculum as needed.
>>>
>>>4. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing progress
>>>made and goals to be completed.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>5. Participate and assist in all center activities including rock
>>>climbing,
>>>skiing, camping and other vital activities, including on some evenings and
>>>weekends
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>6. Function as part of a team, maintaining close communication with the
>>>director and other instructors, and actively participate in staff and
>>>other
>>>meetings.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>7. 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>8. Actively promote the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind
>>>both during and outside of class.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>9. Other duties as assigned
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Requirements  - Communications Instructor
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>1. Expertise in the areas of Braille and assistive technology, especially
>>>with the Apple products. Able to pass the NCLB test and the technology
>>>tests administered by State Services for the Blind of Minnesota within 6
>>>months of employment.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>2. Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a period of paid staff
>>>training in order to learn alternative skills of blindness.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>3. Must have a college degree or comparable work experience.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>4. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>5. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and must
>>>be able to work effectively as part of a team
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>6. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in a
>>>variety of situations.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>7. Must possess the organizational skills required to work with multiple
>>>students on multiple projects.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>8. Must be able to learn new products and updates as they become
>>>available.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>9. Must be committed to the independence and full community integration of
>>>blind people.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Send cover letter and resume to smayo at blindinc.org