[Rehab] Fwd: Tech Instructor Opening

[David Andrews]

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>The Colorado Center for the Blind is seeking a skilled and motivated 
>Technology Instructor to work in our structured discovery adult 
>Independence Training program.
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>To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Carol Sprague, 
><mailto:csprague at cocenter.org>csprague at cocenter.org. Job Description 
>below. Open until filled.
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>TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
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>Job Description
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>Skills and Experience
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>The Technology Instructor at the Colorado Center for the Blind must 
>demonstrate experience and proficiency with the following:
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>    * Screen readers used in Windows, Mac OS, and iOS including JAWS 
> for Windows, Narrator, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
>    * Nonvisual access features found in portable devices, 
> especially smartphones and tablets, as well as associated apps and 
> peripheral devices.
>    * Keyboarding.
>    * Electronic note taking devices, Braille displays, etc.
>    * Business and education productivity applications including MS 
> Office and Google Workspace, word processing, email, spreadsheet 
> manipulation, and slide presentation tools.
>    * Use of web browsers, search tools, and cloud storage systems 
> with screen readers.
>    * Learning Management Systems (LMSs), such as those used in 
> higher educational settings.
>    * Ability to learn to use and teach other technology, both 
> mainstream and assistive, as it becomes available or prevalent.
>    * Teaching techniques that foster the development of 
> self-confidence and nonvisual problem-solving skills.
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>Duties and Responsibilities
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>1.      Provide individualized instruction to blind students in 
>current assistive technology. This may occur in a classroom with 
>multiple students at differing levels.
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>2.       Provide instruction to several students in a classroom 
>lecture format.
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>3.       Provide instruction through exploratory learning that 
>teaches students strategies to address problems with technology with 
>a maximum of independence. Find practical uses for technology, such 
>as being able to access bank information, looking up books in a 
>library, recipes, etc.
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>4.       Plan and develop a formalized curriculum in all areas of 
>technology.
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>5.       Conduct pre- and post-assessments of students' assistive 
>technology skills and proficiency.
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>6.       Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student 
>describing progress made and goals to be completed.
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>7.       Assist in providing instruction and technical support to 
>staff and students.
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>8.       Facilitate classes and seminars where all aspects of 
>blindness are discussed.
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>9.       Fully participate and assist in all Center activities 
>including rock climbing, skiing, camping, and other vital 
>activities. Promote the positive philosophy of the Colorado Center 
>for the Blind to coworkers, students, and the public. Provide 
>support and guidance to students throughout their program.
>    * Other duties as assigned.
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>Qualifications
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>    * College degree and/or two years of work experience teaching 
> all aspects of assistive technology for the blind.
>    * Ability to plan, organize and develop curriculum and lessons.
>    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
>    * Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in all 
> types of situations.
>    * Extensive knowledge in the use of assistive technology for the blind.
>    * Knowledge and experience in standard network maintenance and 
> security practices.
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>Daniel J. Burke, M.S.
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>Public Relations Specialist
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>Colorado Center for the Blind
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>Phone: 303.778.1130  Ext:  213
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>Fax:  303.778.1598
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>2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
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>Littleton, CO 80120
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