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<div align="center">Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND),
Inc.<br>
100 East 22<sup>nd</sup> Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404<br>
612-872-0100,
<a href="http://www.blindinc.org/">www.blindinc.org</a><br>
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SEEKING A COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTOR<br>
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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. For over 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. <br>
Students at BLIND, Inc. learn Braille and computers in an integrated
curriculum that teaches both at the same time. Students learn
Braille using the innovative Code Master Braille instruction system,
which the successful applicant will learn. <br>
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Duties and Responsibilities <br>
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1. Provide individualized instruction to blind adults
in all areas of Braille, including but not limited to:<br>
<ul>
<li>Memorization of the braille code
<li>Braille reading
<li>Writing braille with a slate and stylus
<li>Writing braille on a braille writer
<li>Reading and writing braille on electronic devices including
notetakers and braille displays
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2. Provide individualized instruction to blind adults
in all areas of assistive technology including but not limited to:<br>
<ul>
<li>Windows operating systems
<li>JAWS for Windows and other screen readers
<li>Microsoft Office applications
<li>The internet
<li>Braille displays
<li>Smart phones
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3. Provide instruction to several adult students in a small group
format. <br>
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4. Use the curriculum to develop individualized lesson plans and update
the curriculum as needed.<br>
5. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing
progress made and goals to be completed.<br>
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6. Participate and assist in all center activities such as rock climbing,
skiing, and camping, including on some evenings and weekends<br>
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7. Function as part of a team, maintaining close communication with the
director and other instructors, and actively participate in staff and
other meetings. <br>
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8. 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.<br>
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9. Actively promote the philosophy of the National Federation of the
Blind both during and outside of class. <br>
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10. Other duties as assigned<br>
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Minimum Requirements<br>
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1. Expertise in the areas of Braille and assistive technology, especially
with Windows screen reader software.<br>
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2. Able to pass the NCLB test and the technology tests administered by
State Services for the Blind of Minnesota within 6 months of
employment.<br>
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3. Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a period of paid
staff training in order to learn alternative skills of blindness. This
includes learning the Code Master Braille instruction system. <br>
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4. Must have a college degree or comparable work experience. <br>
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5. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons.<br>
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6. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and
must be able to work effectively as part of a team<br>
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7. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in a
variety of situations.<br>
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8. Must possess the organizational skills required to work with multiple
students on multiple projects.<br>
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9. Must be able to learn new products and updates as they become
available.<br>
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10. Must be committed to the independence and full community integration
of blind people.<br>
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Please send cover letter and resume to Dick Davis, Interim Executive
Director, at
<a href="mailto:ddavis@blindinc.org">ddavis@blindinc.org</a>, or to the
address listed above. Questions? Contact Helen Stevens,
Communications Instructor, at
<a href="mailto:hstevens@blindinc.org">hstevens@blindinc.org</a>.
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