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The Society for the Blind, in Sacramento, California, is hiring for the
position of Communications Instructor II. Details are listed
below. Please send applications and resumes to:<br>
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Diane Starin<br>
Daily Living Skills Instructor Team Lead Society for the Blind<br>
1238 S Street<br>
Sacramento, CA 95811<br>
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Email
<a href="mailto:dstarin@societyfortheblind.org">
dstarin@societyfortheblind.org</a><br>
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<h1><b>Job
Title:
Communications Instructor II<br>
(Formerly Braille Instructor)</b></h1><br><br>
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<h2><b>Classification:
Non-Exempt/Full-Time</b></h2><br><br>
<b>Reports
to:
Daily Living Skills Team Lead <br>
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General Description: </b>The essential functions of the job are to
teach all aspects and levels of Braille and other communication devices
used by blind or low-vision clients. Emphasis of instruction is on
enhancement of Braille competence and effectiveness with particular focus
on independent living as well as employment settings and outcomes.<br>
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<b>Duties: <br>
Teaching</b>
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<li>Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both instruction and
productivity.
<li>Instruct small group or individual classes in Braille and other
communication devices for blind and low vision clients.
<li>Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional plan and
needs for personal record-keeping by using agency’s database as well as
Microsoft Word, Excel, and email products.
<li>Teach and/ or demonstrate use of various adaptive devices to download
and access Electronic Braille via note-takers &/or Braille displays.
<li>Ensure that the highest levels of Braille speed and accuracy are
mastered by a student before completing and being released from the
course.
<li><a name="OLE_LINK29"></a>Maintain the most up to date teaching
practices with regard to Braille and other communication devices used by
individuals who are blind or have low vision such as talking, tactile or
visually-enhanced cellular phones; Personal Data Devices; and Braille
note-takers.
<li>Create, update, and revise curriculum as needed, with all related
materials for submission to the Daily Living Skills Team Lead.
<li>Develop new projects related to Braille and other communication
devices with emphasis on both excellent client service and increased
revenue.
<li>Coordinate closely with the Daily Living Skills Team Lead and Core
Programs Manager to arrange maximum hours of client service and
instruction.
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<b><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a>Documentation<br>
</b>1. Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing
weekly and monthly recordkeeping of client services; including, but not
limited to, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, &
correspondence.<br>
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</u>Team building & Networking</b>
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<li>Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing problem
solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
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2. Consult with other professionals, family members or
other appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the
clients. <br>
3. Participate in individual case conferences and
confer regularly with program staff on multi-disciplinary service team
concerning client's program and adjustment to blindness or vision loss.
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<li>Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors of
Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as Society
clients, staff, and volunteers.
<li>Coordinate effective client service with third-party counselors, such
as Department of Rehabilitation.
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Others:<br>
</b>1. Attend all staff and department meetings.<br>
2. Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.<br>
3. Obtain training to enhance job requirements.<br>
4. Stay current in areas of responsibility.<br>
5. Other duties as
required.<br>
<b> <br>
Qualifications:<br>
</b>1. Highly skilled in current operating systems,
especially current <br>
2. Windows and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word
and Excel is required.<br>
3. Effective communication skills.<br>
4. Excellent organizational and time management
skills.<br>
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<b>Educational and Experience Requirements:<br>
</b>1. High school diploma or G.E.D.<br>
2. Minimum two years working
experience. <br>
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