[Trainer-talk] Fwd: Orientation Center Tecnology Instructor Position Iowa

[David Andrews]

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>Oreientation Center Technology Instructor
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>Job Title  SENIOR SERVICES SPECIALIST FOR THE BLIND 2
>Auto req ID  13661BR
>Location  Polk County
>Department  131-Department for the Blind
>Salary Minimum  $47,091
>Salary Maximum  $71,656
>
>Job Description
>This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position.  Please follow 
>instructions in the
>"To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this position.
>
>       Provide assistive technology training to students in the 
> adult comprehensive
>adjustment to blindness training center. Instruct students on the 
>use of computers
>with screen readers and refreshable braille. Teach the use of mobile 
>devices, OCR
>software, braille embossers, and other non-visual technology. 
>Participate fully in
>center activities and challenge students to grow and reach their 
>fullest potential.
>
>      The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative 
> purposes only
>and not intended to be the primary basis for position decisions.
>
>Work Examples
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>       Teach the use of Windows, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office, VoiceOver, JAWS,
>Window-Eyes, and other screen readers, printers, scanners, braille 
>displays, OCR
>software and other common office applications and peripherals.
>
>       Teach the non-visual use of smart phones, tablets, and other mobile
>technologies.
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>       Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness 
> amongst center
>students.
>       Perform routine computer maintenance and troubleshoot common technical
>problems in the computer lab.
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>       Evaluate student progress and write progress reports.
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>       Participate fully in all center activities.
>
>Competencies Required
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>       Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013, Windows 7, JAWS, 
> VoiceOver on
>the iPhone and iPad.
>       Knowledge of or ability to learn Window-Eyes, VoiceOver for 
> the Mac, Talk Back
>for Android, Dolphin Guide and other screen reading software.
>
>      Ability to create assignments and develop assistive technology 
> curriculum.
>
>      Ability to teach oneself new technologies and learn new skills.
>
>      Interest in seeking out and participating in continuing 
> education opportunities.
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>      Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop alternative techniques of
>blindness, particularly in the areas of non-visual assistive 
>technology and to
>maintain knowledge of past and current related practices and techniques.
>
>      Ability to read contracted Braille.
>
>      Ability to write braille with a Braille writer and slate and stylus.
>
>      Excellent judgment, particularly in dealing with difficult and 
> complex situations.
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>      Ability to handle stress.
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>      Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
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>      Ability to explain complex technical information in a clear 
> and concise manner to
>students with varying levels of technical knowledge and a wide range 
>of educational
>and cultural backgrounds.
>
>      Ability to identify and solve problems both independently and 
> in a group.
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>      Ability to work in a team.
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>      Ability to evaluate student progress and work with students to 
> develop goals and
>objectives.
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>      Ability to diagnose and solve common technical problems.
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>     Good oral and written communication skills.
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>     Ability to engage in limited travel.
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>     Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude toward blindness.
>
>     Ability to role model appropriate workplace behaviors and use 
> of the alternative
>techniques of blindness.
>
>     Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy 
> of blindness
>and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.
>
>     Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop and implement 
> alternative techniques
>of blindness in job duties.
>
>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct 
>background checks on all
>finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
>
>Minimum Qualifications  Graduation from an accredited college or 
>university with
>major course work in technical writing, education, computer science, 
>or related
>fields and experience equal to three years of full-time work in technology,
>education, computer science, engineering or a closely related field.
>
>Post Close Date  15-May-2014
>
>To Apply:
>  Apply directly to the employing agency:
>
>Iowa Department for the Blind,
>Emily Wharton, Technology Director
>524 4th Street,
>Des Moines IA 50309-2364.
>Email: emily.wharton at blind.state.ia.us
>
>***Courtesy Posting of a Non-Merit Position - Positions in this 
>class are exempt from
>the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of 
>Administrative
>Services - Human Resources Enterprise***
>
>NOTE: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit 
>position.  Applications sent only
>through the DAS -HRE website will not be considered.
>
>
>Emily Wharton
>Technology Director
>Iowa Department for the Blind
>Office: 515.281.1361
>emily.wharton at blind.state.ia.us
>