[nfb-talk] Adaptive Technology Instructors Jobs, Sacramento

Thu Jan 26 06:07:28 UTC 2012

Hello,

Most jobs require this and I doubt that this job will hire someone
without a college degree unless they don't find anyone with a college
degree. This only lists the absolute minimum requirements.

Thanks.

On 25.01.2012, Humberto Avila <avila.bert.humberto2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello David,
>
> The qualifications for this job only tell that the applicant who is applying
> requires only a high school diploma to perform this job. Does this mean that
> the instructor needs to have no knowledge of teaching / education /
> blindness or TVI field? I thought someone with a college degree is most
> likely to shine very well at this job, and also someone with some education
> degree or certificate, or with a license that tells he is fit for this job.
> Does this mean that holding a position in teaching adaptive technology for
> the blind needs no college degree? I ask these questions because, in fact,
> this is my intended / hoped career of my choice, becoming a teacher of the
> blind in assistive technology. This is why I'm starting college,  and going
> in pursuit of a major in special ed and minor in iT.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of David Andrews
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:17 PM
> To: jobs at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Adaptive Technology Instructors Jobs, Sacramento
>
>
>>
>>The Society for the Blind in Sacramento, California has two openings
>>for the position of Adaptive Technology Instructor V.  Contact:
>>
>>Karen Ankeny
>>Adaptive Technology Team Lead
>>Society for the Blind
>>1238 S St.
>>Sacramento, CA 95811
>>e-mail: kankeny at societyfortheblind.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Job Title:                              Adaptive Technology Instructor V
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Classification:                     Non-Exempt/Full-Time
>>
>>
>>
>>Reports to:                            Adaptive Technology Team Lead
>>
>>General Description:  The essential functions of the job are to
>>teach all aspects of adapted computer and rehabilitation technology
>>use to Society clients, to maintain expertise in all instructed
>>programs and upgrades, and be a motivated team player to teach blind
>>students computer skills using adaptive equipment and techniques to
>>enhance computer competence and effectiveness, especially in
>>employment settings.
>>
>>Duties:
>>
>>Teaching
>>    * Instruct small group or individual classes in adaptive
>> computing for blind and visually impaired clients.
>>    * Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional
>> modality and needs.
>>    * Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both
>> instruction and productivity.
>>    * Coordinate closely with the Adaptive Technology Team Lead and
>> Core Programs Manager to arrange for maximum hours of client
>> service and instruction.
>>    * Ensure that software and hardware are in good working
>> condition for teaching.
>>    * Create manuals and tutorials which will assist clients to
>> progress in learning curriculum.
>>    * Create, update, and revise curriculum as needed, with all
>> related materials for submission to the Adaptive Technology Team Lead.
>>    * Develop new projects as assigned and as related to access
>> technology with emphasis on both excellent client service and
>> increased revenue production.
>>
>>Documentation
>>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.
>>
>>Team building and Networking
>>    * Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing
>> problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate
> confidentiality.
>>2.    Consult with other professionals, family members or other
>>appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the clients.
>>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.
>>    * Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors
>> of Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as
>> Society clients, staff, and volunteers.
>>    * Coordinate effective client service with third-party
>> counselors, such as Department of Rehabilitation.
>>
>>Others:
>>1.    Attend all staff and department meetings.
>>2.   Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
>>3.   Obtain training to enhance job requirements.
>>4.   Stay current in areas of responsibility.
>>5.  Other duties as required.
>>
>>Qualifications:
>>1.   Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially current
>>Windows, with a particular emphasis on mastery of all alternative
>>keyboard commands to replace mouse use.
>>2.   Expertise in at least one major screen review program such as
>>JAWS or Window-Eyes and familiarity with a second.
>>3.   Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, MS
>>Excel, MS Outlook & MS Internet Explorer required.
>>4.   Familiarity with ZoomText (all levels) desirable.
>>5.   Effective communication skills.
>>6.   Excellent organizational and time management skills.
>>7.   High school diploma or G.E.D.
>>8.   Minimum two years working experience.
>>
>>
>>
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