[Trainer-Talk] Second Posting: Structured Discovery Training Coordinator Job Description

[David Andrews]

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>Job Announcement
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>Structured Discovery Training Coordinator
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>The Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB) at
>Louisiana Tech University is seeking a full-time Structured Discovery
>Training Coordinator .
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>The PDRIB fulfills two primary missions: to prepare professionals to work in
>the field of rehabilitation and education with innovative knowledge about
>blindness under the Structured Discovery method of instruction; and to
>conduct research which clarifies and deepens understanding about blindness
>and the best practices for promoting education, employment, and independence
>for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The PDRIB is a small,
>grant-based research and training institute within the College of Education
>at Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, Louisiana. The work of the
>Institute occurs on the University campus, but also has a nationwide scale.
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>Major Duties Include:
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>The Structured Discovery Training Coordinator reports directly to the
>Director of the PDRIB, and has the following specific job responsibilities:
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>*       train Graduate Students in learning Structured Discovery Methods and
>Principles in the area of Orientation and Mobility
>*       train Graduate Students in learning Structured Discovery Methods and
>Principles in the area of Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind
>*       Provide direct instruction in alternative skills of blindness,
>including cane travel, braille, ADL, and technology to youth and adults
>participating in Institute programs
>*       Maintain an active recruitment campaign to attract and educate
>interested persons across the country in the programs offered at the PDRIB.
>*       Develop and teach curriculum /training programs in an online
>environment, as well as in on-site locations throughout the country.
>*       Write academic/professional manuscripts, including policies,
>training curriculum, grant proposals, research articles, and marketing
>materials.
>*       Lead and manage training sessions, academic courses, conferences,
>workshops, and other training events.
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>Requirements
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>*         B.A. required, (M.A. preferred)
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>*       National Orientation and Mobility  Certification (NOMC) (One year
>may be granted for individual to obtain the credential)
>*       National Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind
>(NCRTB) (One year may be granted for individual to obtain the credential)
>*       National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) (One year
>may be granted for individual to obtain the credential)
>*       Ability to model nonvisual skills in familiar and unfamiliar
>situations.
>*       Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state
>*       Work during evenings and weekends will be required.
>*       Ability to be self-motivating and self-directing working solo as
>well as in large groups
>*       Excellent verbal and written communication skills
>*       Excellent attention to details
>*       Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking
>*       Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Internet, including relevant
>social media
>*       Willingness to learn new software programs and processes
>*       Other duties as assigned
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>Compensation
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>*       Employment is full-time based on a year-to-year contract, reviewed
>annually, and contingent upon available funding.
>*       Salary is commensurate with qualifications
>*       Comprehensive benefits package, including access to medical, dental
>and other  insurance, retirement, and accrued leave time.
>*       Opportunities for advancement in education and qualification is
>available
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>Please send cover letter and resume to Edward Bell, Director, Professional
>Development and Research Institute on Blindness, via electronic mail to:
>ebell at latech.edu.
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>Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of
>federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of
>race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
>marital status or disability. The Title IX Coordinator is Carrie Flournoy,
>President's Office, P.O. Box 3168; phone: (318) 257-3785; e-mail
>flournoy at Jlatech.edu <mailto:flournoy at Jlatech.edu>
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