Good morning all,
The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind currently has an opening for the Computer 
Instructor position.  If you are interested in applying, please call or 
email our HR Manager as posted at the end of the message.

I was previously the Computer Instructor for six years, so I'd be happy to 
answer any non-HR type questions about the job.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Hyland
Rehabilitation Technologist
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Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


JOB TITLE:  Computer Instructor
STATUS:  Reg full-time
UPDATED:  May 8, 2006
MIN. STARTING SALARY: $28,896
GRADE/STEP: 12/2

BENEFITS:  Medical & life ins., 403b pension plan, vacation & sick leave, 9
paid holidays, personal leave days

REPORTS TO: Rehabilitation Services Manager

JOB SUMMARY:  Organize and teach adaptive personal computer skills and job
readiness skills to students with visual disabilities.  Classes are held in
the Tampa office and may include periodic home and worksite visits along
with period visits to the Winter Haven office as needed.  May assist LAN
manager with LAN management, Client Tracking System, and training staff in
the use of the same.

MAJOR DUTIES:  Evaluate training needs of adult students.  Organize and
teach adaptive personal computer training classes.  Subject areas covered
include JAWS (speech), Zoomtext, Windows XP; Internet usage; Microsoft
Office; Lotus SmartSuite; basics of computer use and care, and other popular
programs; and other adaptive software/hardware including braille printers
and other interactive programs.  May also teach class in job readiness
skills.  Assist in management and maintenance of computer network and Client
Tracking System and assist in training staff in the use of the same.
Provide technical assistance and additional needed training during follow up
visits to clients' homes and worksites. Evaluate new technology as
available.  Record keeping/report writing.  Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education Degree (strongly preferred), demonstrated
expertise in teaching to individuals and small groups, thorough knowledge of
above-described subject areas, excellent communication skills, experience
working with persons who are disabled, ability and willingness to travel
throughout the service area as needed, ready access to reliable automobile,
good driving record if applicable, proof of auto liability insurance on
vehicle used, willingness to undergo MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) and criminal
background checks. (Those who are unable to drive would have to hire a
driver for minimum wage or above and pay this driver out of their own pocket
as our travel reimbursement is limited to $.41/mi.).

Please contact John Jerome at (813) 251-2407 or by email at
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The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is an Affirmative Action EEO Employer.
Programs associated with this position are sponsored by Division of Blind
Services and the State of Florida, Department of Education.

1106 W. PLATT STREET
TAMPA, FL 33606-2142
(813) 251-2407
FAX (813) 254-4305
www.tampalighthouse.org


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