[Trainer-talk] Job posting, tehcnology teacher

Wed Feb 13 22:43:22 UTC 2013

Hi all. I have advertised for this opening several times on this list.
We have one opening because we were approved to get one more full time
position in the technology department last year. We have been trying
to fill this opening since then. It was up for awhile and then taken
down, and now it is going up again. I can understand the concern of
job security. While we are a state training center and the state
legislature dictates some of our funding, job security is sound. There
are some people that work here who have been here 5 years or less, and
there are those that have been here 15 or 20 years or more. I have
worked in the same department for 7 years, and still going. We have
one person who has been in tech over 10 years, and another that's been
here for around 15. Turnover in tehcnology is unusual since people
tend to get their tech jobs and stay there. Several people have been
hired over the last few years, because others moved to other positions
within the training center or went elsewhere. In other words, we are
no different than other state or private training centers these days.
My boss asks me to post the job announcements on these lists and on
social networks since he has gotten many more applicants that way
verses before, an the quality of the applicants seems to have improved
as well.

Regards,
Wayne Merritt

On 2/13/13, Dean Martineau <dean at topdotenterprises.com> wrote:
> It appears there has been lots of turnover around there of late, which
> leads
> me to wonder about working conditions.
>
> Dean
>
>
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> Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] Job posting, tehcnology teacher
>
> Are you all just hiring an entire stable of tech people, or is this job
> just
> not getting filled? It seems like you Posas job every month, I was just
> curious about its status.
>
> Gabe Vega
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>
> On Feb 13, 2013, at 1:30 PM, Wayne Merritt <wcmerritt at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Greetings. The following information was sent to me by my boss about a
>> reposting of a job opening at the Criss cole Rehabilitation Center, in
>> the Technology department. If you have questions about this position,
>> then get in touch with me privately and I can give you my boss's
>> contact information. These openings do not come along very often, so
>> if you are at all interested, then apply. I would add to the job
>> description below that if you can use and are comfortable with
>> accessibility within iOS and/or Android, then that would be a plus.
>> Many of our consumers and staff have these devices. Also, since there
>> is no closing date, the position is open until filled.
>>
>> Posting Type:    Open to All Applicants
>> Category:    Community and Social Services
>> FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:    Non-Exempt
>> Agency:    Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
>> Department:    Technology
>> Job Title:    Technology Instructor
>> Posting Number:    215592
>> Full Time/Part Time :    Full Time    Regular/Temporary:    Regular
>> Job Location:    4800 N LAMAR BLVD STE 330    City:    AUSTIN
>> Contact:    AccessHR Service Center    Telephone:    888-894-4747
>> Salary Range:    $2,644.08 - $4,098.33
>> Salary Group:    B15
>> Shift:
>> Travel:    5%
>> Closing Date:
>> Job Description:
>> Technology Instructor I is hired by and reports to the Technology
>> Supervisor and performs highly complex (senior-level) rehabilitation
>> planning and instructional work. The Technology Instructor I
>> participates in the daily operations and activities of the Technology
>> Department and provides leadership in support of the Texas Confidence
>> Builder's philosophy and blind training services offered to consumers
>> and staff at CCRC. Duties include: evaluating and teaching computer
>> and assistive access technology skills to consumers who are blind
>> and/or otherwise disabled such as typing or keyboarding,
>> word-processing, use of the Microsoft Windows operating system and
>> Microsoft Office applications, Internet and email; conducting
>> individual as well as group classes; working in conjunction with other
>> interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and developing the
>> consumer's individual rehabilitation plan. Works under limited
>> supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and
>> independent judgment. Participates in DBS-required blindfold training.
>> Performs related work and other duties as directed
>> Essential Job Functions:
>> Evaluates and teaches consumers computer and assistive access
>> technology skills: Evaluates/teaches touch typing, extended keys
>> identification, and word processing; Evaluates/teaches Microsoft
>> Windows operating system to include general computer terms, concepts
>> and use of peripherals of personal computers; Evaluates/teaches use of
>> the Internet and Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, and
>> Outlook. (75%) Assists in establishing and monitoring both individual
>> and program objectives to ensure provision of continually improving
>> quality services to consumers: Reviews and evaluates consumer
>> documentation to determine, provide, and coordinate vocational
>> rehabilitative services; Develops and implements curriculum, lessons,
>> materials and techniques that positively impact the quality of
>> evaluation and training services. (15%) Utilizing web-based
>> applications, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database
>> software, records and notifies staff of progress with cases and
>> submits reports as required; records and reports attendance and
>> scheduling information. (10% )
>> Knowledge Skills Abilities:
>> Extensive knowledge of adaptive computer access techniques utilized by
>> consumers who are blind. Thorough knowledge of the psychological,
>> social, vocational and independent living issues faced by people who
>> are blind or who have other disabilities and blind/multi-disabled
>> persons. Considerable knowledge of report and record maintenance
>> principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of instructional
>> classroom management principles and practices, including planning,
>> organizing, directing, and evaluating. Working knowledge of the adult
>> learning theory and teaching techniques as it relates to individuals
>> who are blind. Working knowledge of available agencies, facilities,
>> vendors, and community resources available to assist people who are
>> blind, or who have other disabilities otherwise disable persons.
>> Working knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation process. Knowledge
>> of medical aspects of visual and secondary disabilities. Skill in
>> clearly expressing ideas, instructions, and reports orally and in
>> writing. Skill in the use of a personal computer utilizing Microsoft
>> Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite of software programs and the
>> use of the Internet. Ability to teach keyboarding, use of Windows, use
>> of the Internet and word processing to individuals who are blind
>> utilizing assistive technologies. Ability to instruct the use of using
>> synthesized speech screen readers, screen enhancement/ enlargement
>> programs. Ability to adapt training methods and tools to address
>> individual consumer vocational and independent living needs. Ability
>> to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
>> consumers, departmental staff, agency staff, and outside agencies with
>> which position interacts.
>> Registration or Licensure Requirements:
>> Initial Selection Criteria:
>> Extensive knowledge of adaptive computer access techniques utilized by
>> consumers who are blind, to include synthesized speech screen readers.
>> Knowledge of screen enhancement/ enlargement programs helpful.
>> Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Windows. Knowledge and skills in
>> Microsoft Office Suite of Software programs and the use of the
>> Internet. One year work experience in adult teaching. Bachelor's
>> Degree in Computer Science, Education or related field.
>> Additional Information:
>> The determination of an applicant's fit for the position will be
>> derived through question/answer interview and presentations of two 30
>> minute computer training lessons. In order for the applicant to
>> prepare lessons for the two 30 minute presentations, the specific
>> subject matter and classroom scenario description will be provided to
>> the applicant well in advance of the date scheduled for the interview
>> and presentations. Presentations will occur immediately following the
>> interview. Must be willing and able to participate in an extended
>> blindfold-immersion training program. Must be flexible as working
>> hours may vary depending on consumer training needs and may include
>> evenings and weekends. This is a career ladder position from
>> Technology Instructor I to Technology Instructor III. Salary and
>> position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
>> Monthly salary range may be offered at a minimum hiring salary of
>> $2644.08 to a maximum of $4604.83. For the person to be offered a
>> position higher than the entry level, the applicant must meet the
>> qualifications established in the career ladder guidelines which are
>> 12 months experience as a Technology Instructor I, competent or higher
>> overall rating on the employee's most recent annual evaluation, no
>> disciplinary actions within the last 12 months or 24 months experience
>> as a Technology Instructor II competent or higher overall rating on
>> the employee's most recent annual evaluation no disciplinary actions
>> within the last 12 months. In compliance with the Americans with
>> Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable
>> accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified
>> individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the
>> on-line application, contact the AccessHR service center at
>> 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need
>> accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify
>> the person scheduling the interview. Req #215592
>>
>> Regards,
>> Wayne Merritt, Technology Instructor
>> Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center
>>
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