[nfb-talk] Technology Instructor Position at the Colorado Center for the Blind

[David Andrews]

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>Subject: [Trainer-talk] Technology Instructor Position at the Colorado
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>For more information, please contact Carol Sprague..
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>The Colorado Center for the Blind is hiring a computer technology
>instructor.  Please see job description below.  Salary commensurate with
>experience.  Send resume and cover letter to Carol Sprague at
>celzi at cocenter.org
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>COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND
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>2233 West Shepperd Avenue
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>Littleton, CO  80120
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>PHONE: 303-778-1130 or 800-401-4632
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>FAX: 303-778-1598
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>Email resume and cover letter to Carol Sprague at celzi at cocenter.org
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>                                                    TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
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>Description
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>Duties and Responsibilities
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>1.      Provide individualized instruction to blind students in the area of
>access technology including but not limited to:
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>a.       the use of computers with speech
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>b.      keyboarding
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>c.       use of note taking devices
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>d.      use of the internet, e-mail, and other various adaptive equipment
>used by blind persons in employment and leisure
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>e.       other duties as assigned
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>2.      Provide instruction to several students in a classroom lecture
>format.
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>3.      Provide instruction through exploratory learning.  Find practical
>uses for technology, such as being able to access bank information, looking
>up books in a library, recipes, etc.
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>4.      Plan and develop a formalized curriculum in all areas of technology.
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>5.      Conduct a thorough written evaluation on each student in the area of
>technical skills.
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>6.      Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing
>progress made and goals to be completed.
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>7.      Assist in providing instruction and technical support to staff and
>students.
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>8.      Employee is expected to facilitate classes and seminars where all
>aspects of blindness are discussed.  In addition, employee will fully
>participate and assist in all center activities including rock climbing,
>skiing, camping and other vital activities, promote the positive philosophy
>of the Colorado Center for the Blind to co-workers, students, and others,
>and provide support and guidance to students throughout their program.
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>Requirements: Technology Instructor
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>1.         Previous work experience teaching all aspects of adaptive
>technology for the blind or other alternative techniques of blindness.
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>2.         Prefer a college degree in a teaching or human service
>profession.  Work experience may be substituted for this requirement.
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>3.         Ability to plan, organize and develop curriculum and lessons.
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>4.         Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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>5.         Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in
>all types of situations effectively.
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>6.         Must possess knowledge in the use of all adaptive technology for
>the blind.
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>Carol Sprague
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>Administrative Coordinator
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>Colorado Center for the Blind
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>2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
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>Littleton, CO  80120
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>303-778-1130
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>303-778-1598 fax
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>www.cocenter.org
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>Take charge with confidence and self-reliance
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>Chip Johnson,
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>Technology Specialist/instructor
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>Colorado Center for the Blind
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>2233 W Shepperd Ave.
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>Littleton, CO 80120
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>303 778-1130
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>303) 778-1598 fax
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>  <mailto:cjohnson at cocenter.org> cjohnson at cocenter.org
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>  <http://www.cocenter.org> www.cocenter.org
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>Take charge with confidence and self-reliance.