[Trainer-talk] Job Announcement: Computer Instructor/Assistive Technology Specialist

[David Andrews]

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>Hello,
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>The Lions Center for the Blind in Oakland is seeking a computer 
>instructor/assistive technology specialist. For more information, or 
>to apply for this position, contact Scott Blanks, Director of 
>Assistive Technology and Computer Services, at:
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>scott_blanks at lbcenter.org
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>Job details:
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>Reports to: Director of Assistive Technology and Computer Services
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>Status: non-exempt, full-time
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>JOB SUMMARY
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>Under the supervision of the Assistive/Adaptive Technology Director, 
>THE Computer and Assistive Technology Instructor IS EXPECTED TO 
>educate in Computer and Assistive Technology. The purpose of the 
>position is to Keep up-to-date with the programs, all new developing 
>technologies, and innovative teaching techniques. supports the 
>Assistive/Adaptive Technology Director with the Computer Technology 
>Lab, and Computer Instructors. Works collaboratively with the 
>Computer and Assistive/Adaptive Technology Program services; with 
>Consumers and all other Center programs and staff. Participates in 
>all programs as required.
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>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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>1. Teach classes using appropriate curricula geared towards
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>Consumers' individual learning styles and abilities.
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>2. Assists with the development of structured curricula for
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>adaptive technologies and computer skills.
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>3. Develop structured curricula for adaptive technologies and
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>computer skills.
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>4. Perform assessments of Consumers' computer and assistive/adaptive 
>technology skills.
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>5. Remain current on new and developing technologies and
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>innovative teaching techniques.
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>6. Provide technical support for instructional staff and
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>Consumers in the Technology Lab.
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>7. Assists with maintenance of lab facility.
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>8. Assists with the maintenance of program policies and
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>procedures in accordance with DOR and Title VII
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>certification and/or accreditation standards.
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>9. Install, configure, and troubleshoot software in conjunction
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>with the Center AS/AT Specialist and IT provider.
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>10. Train computer staff on assistive technologies.
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>11. Conduct/participate in seminars, workshops, and
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>technology trainings for a variety of public audiences.
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>12. Participate in Quality Assurance by submitting reports as
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>required to analyze Consumer progress and effectiveness.
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>13. Participate in Consumer meetings with DOR and Title VII
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>Managers and counselors as required.
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>14. Other responsibilities as assigned.
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>QUALIFICATIONS
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>EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
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>. Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology, or equivalent
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>experience
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>. Knowledge of current principles of instruction in adaptive technology and
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>the education of adults with visual impairments.
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>. Expertise in the following adaptive/assistive technology: Jaws, Magic,
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>Openbook, Window Eyes, Zoomtext, Mobile Speak/Mobile Magnifier, 
>Talks/Zooms, and Voiceover;  ability to work
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>with tutorials and technical manuals.
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>. The following hardware and software proficiency is absolutely required:
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>PCs, scanners, printers, CCTVs, Windows Operating Systems 98, ME,
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>2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and 
>Express, and Internet
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>Explorer. Mac operating system Snow Leopard. Note-takers: various 
>models from Humanware, GW Micro, Freedom Scientific.
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