[rehab] Distribution of Adaptive Technology Instructor Job Position Announcement on NFB Listservs

[David Andrews]

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>>Greetings!
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>>Society for the Blind, located in Sacramento California, has been 
>>providing individuals living with blindness or low vision training, 
>>tools, and mentorship to achieve their full potential for over 
>>sixty years.  Our organization is currently seeking experienced, 
>>qualified candidates for an open Adaptive Technology Instructor 
>>position.  A description of the job is provided below.  This 
>>position is full-time (40 hours per week), and it includes a 
>>competitive compensation and benefits package.  Interested 
>>applicants may email cover letters and resumes to Shane Snyder, 
>>Director of Programs, at 
>><mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org. 
>>The position will remain open until filled.  No phone calls, 
>>please.  Thank you for your interest!
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>>Job Title:                                Adaptive Technology Instructor
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>>Classification:                        Non-Exempt/Full-Time
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>>Reports to:                             Director of Programs
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>>General Description:  The essential functions of the job are to 
>>teach computer and adaptive technology skills to Society for the 
>>Blind clients, to maintain expertise in all pertinent areas of 
>>adaptive and other technology, and be a motivated team player able 
>>to effectively teach blind students with critical computer and 
>>adaptive technology skills that will enable them to achieve their 
>>vocational and independent living goals.
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>>Duties:
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>>Instruction:
>>    * Teach small group and individual classes in adaptive 
>> technology for blind and visually impaired clients.
>>    * Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional 
>> modalities, as well as software and equipment needs.
>>    * Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both 
>> instruction and productivity.
>>    * Work with Department of Rehabilitation counselors to ensure 
>> that clients receive all instruction, software, equipment, and 
>> other support necessary for these individuals to achieve their 
>> vocational and independent living goals.
>>    * Work with Adaptive Technology Coordinator to ensure that 
>> software and hardware are in good working order for instructional purposes.
>>    * Create manuals and tutorials which will assist clients to 
>> progress in learning curriculum content.
>>    * Develop, update, and revise curriculum as needed to optimize learning.
>>    * Complete tasks and projects as needed to maximize client 
>> learning outcomes.
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>>Documentation:
>>    * Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and 
>> monthly recordkeeping of client services; including, but not 
>> limited to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress 
>> reports, and correspondence.
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>>Team Building and Networking:
>>1.      Share client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing 
>>problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
>>    * Consult with other professionals, family members or other 
>> appropriate parties regarding client progress and other issues.
>>    * 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.
>>    * Maintain positive effective and professional relations with 
>> counselors at the Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies.
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>>Others:
>>    * Maintain positive and professional relationship with SFTB 
>> clients, staff and volunteers.
>>    * Attend all staff and department meetings.
>>    * Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
>>    * Obtain training to enhance job effectiveness.
>>    * Stay current in areas of responsibility.
>>    * Other duties as assigned or needed.
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>>Qualifications:
>>    * Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially 
>> Windows, with a particular emphasis on mastery of alternative 
>> keyboard commands.
>>    * Expertise in JAWS, Window Eyes, and familiarity in at least 
>> one additional screen reading application, such as Voiceover.
>>    * Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, MS 
>> Excel, MS Outlook & MS Internet Explorer.
>>    * Expertise in MAGIC or Zoom Text magnification/color 
>> enhancement software.
>>    * Expertise in the use of Braille note taking and other Braille devices.
>>    * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
>>    * Strong organizational and time management skills.
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>>Education and Experience Requirements:
>>    * High school diploma or equivalent
>>    * Successful completion of an adaptive technology certification 
>> program preferred.
>>3.      Minimum two years working experience.