[Trainer-talk] JAWS Instructor Position

[Steve Cook]

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

http://www.jobs.sc.gov

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
JAWS Instructor

An Equal Opportunity Employer
THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

OPENING DATE: 10/27/14CLOSING DATE: 11/05/14 11:59 PM

JOB TITLE: JAWS InstructorCLASS CODE: GA40
POSITION NUMBER: 60026370SLOT NUMBER:

STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $26,139.00 - $48,361.00 Annually AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $26,139
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $37,250

LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina

JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please apply online. If you need assistance contact 803-898-7297.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating training of blind and visually impaired consumers in the Technology Center.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A High School Diploma and relevant program experience. A Bachelor's degree may be submitted for the required program experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Must be self-motivated, focused and use good judgment in order to adequately assess the skill level and needs of each consumer.  Must be able to effectively communicate and keep accurate records.  Travel required.  Occasional overnight travel may be required.

The entire employment history should be included on the application.  The words "See Resume" are not acceptable.  A resume may not be substituted for the completed application.  Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.jobs.sc.gov
OR
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201 Job #43863
JAWS INSTRUCTOR
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JAWS Instructor Supplemental Questionnaire

*1.Stop! Have you completed the entire application? Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed.
 Yes     No

*2.Do you have a High School Diploma and relevant program experience?
 Yes     No

*3.Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
 Yes     No

*4.Do you have knowledge of blindness, assistive technology, and the ability to communicate with others?
 Yes     No

*5.Are you able to instruct others in the use of computer equipment?
 Yes     No

*6.Describe your familiarity with the use of a CCTV or JAWS.

*7.How did you find out about this vacancy?

* Required Question


Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
E-Mail: stcook at sccb.sc.gov
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