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

[Bryan Schulz]

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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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
>>
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