[Trainer-talk] FW: Job Announcement for Distribution of NFB Listservs

[David Andrews]

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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Shane Snyder
>Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:10 AM
>To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>Cc: Peg Halverson
>Subject: Job Announcement for Distribution of NFB Listservs
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>Hi David,
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>I am forwarding the attached job announcement for an open adaptive 
>technology instructor position at Society for the Blind to you for 
>distribution on NFB Listservs.  My colleague, Peg Halverson, 
>recommended sending this announcement to you directly.  The 
>announcement is contained below in the body of this email as 
>well.  Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you 
>for your assistance.
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>Appreciatively,
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>Shane Snyder
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>Director of Programs
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>Society for the Blind
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>1238 S Street
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>Sacramento, CA 95811
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>Direct Line: (916) 889-7588
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>SFTB Main Phone: (916) 452-8271
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>Fax: (916) 492-283
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>Email: ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org
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>Website: societyfortheblind.org
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>Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low 
>vision to live productively and independently by building confidence 
>through training, tools, and mentorship.
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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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>Society for the Blind, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit, is the Sacramento 
>region's provider of rehabilitation, eye healthcare, and supportive 
>services for people who are blind and have low vision. We are 
>seeking an experienced, qualified person to serve as a full-time 
>Adaptive Technology Instructor.
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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:
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>1.      Teach small group and individual classes in adaptive 
>technology for blind and visually impaired clients.
>2.      Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional 
>modalities, as well as software and equipment needs.
>3.      Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both 
>instruction and productivity.
>4.      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.
>5.      Work with Adaptive Technology Coordinator to ensure that 
>software and hardware are in good working order for instructional purposes.
>6.      Create manuals and tutorials which will assist clients to 
>progress in learning curriculum content.
>7.      Develop, update, and revise curriculum as needed to optimize learning.
>8.      Complete tasks and projects as needed to maximize client 
>learning outcomes.
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>Documentation:
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>1.      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:
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>1.      Share client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing 
>problem solving of
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>       such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
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>2.      Consult with other professionals, family members or other 
>appropriate parties regarding client progress and other issues.
>3.      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.
>4.      Maintain positive effective, and  professional relations 
>with counselors at the Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies.
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>Others:
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>1.      Maintain positive and professional relationship with SFTB 
>clients, staff and volunteers.
>2.      Attend all staff and department meetings.
>3.      Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
>4.      Obtain training to enhance job effectiveness.
>5.      Stay current in areas of responsibility.
>6.      Other duties as assigned or needed.
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>Qualifications:
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>1.      Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially 
>Windows, with a particular emphasis on mastery of alternative 
>keyboard commands.
>2.      Expertise in JAWS, Window Eyes, and familiarity in at least 
>one additional screen reading application, such as Voiceover.
>3.      Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, MS 
>Excel, MS Outlook & MS Internet Explorer.
>4.      Expertise in MAGIC or Zoom Text magnification/color 
>enhancement software.
>5.      Expertise in the use of Braille note taking and other Braille devices.
>6.      Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
>7.      Strong organizational and time management skills.
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>Education and Experience Requirements:
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>1.      High school diploma or G.E.D.
>2.      Successful completion of an adaptive technology 
>certification program preferred.
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>3.    Minimum two years working experience.
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>To Apply:
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>      Interested candidates should send cover letters and resumes to 
> Shane Snyder,
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>      Director of Programs at ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org
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>     Application's deadline: Until the position is filled.
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>     No phone calls please.
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