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>ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & BRAILLE INSTRUCTOR




>Location: Anchorage, Alaska
>Regular schedule averaging 30 – 40 hours per week; salary DOE

>The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually
>Impaired is looking for an Assistive Technology
>and Braille Instructor to provide assessment and
>instruction to residential and day clients in
>the Center’s rehabilitation program in: the use
>of computers, computer access technology,
>electronic note takers, smart phones, and other
>adaptive aids; and Braille reading and writing.
>Primary focus will be on developing and
>increasing client skills in the use of adaptive
>technologies and Braille for efficient access of
>information and for employment.  For each client,
>the Instructor may conduct an assessment of
>skills, develop a service plan, maintain current
>records of progress, coordinate services with
>those provided by other staff, and complete
>reports to include level of skill development
>and recommendations for devices, equipment,
>further training, and other services.
>In addition, the Instructor will keep the Center
>on the cutting edge of assistive technology
>devices and applications and provide training,
>presentations, and technical consultation to service providers 
and others.
>Benefits provided
>Professional liability insurance.  Annual leave
>accrual to two weeks the first year.  Two
>personal days per year plus sick leave.  Twelve
>holidays, including the week between Christmas
>and New Year’s.  Option for pre-tax employee
>403(b) retirement savings.  For 40-hour per week
>staff: health and dental coverage with Health Savings Account.

>Required Education and Work Experience
>Bachelor’s degree in vision rehabilitation,
>assistive technology, or a related field.  Proven
>proficiency with assistive technology and
>Braille as well as client services for people
>with disabilities.  A satisfactory report from a
>criminal background check is required.
>Preferred: Successful work experience as a
>vision rehabilitation instructor in assistive
>technology and Braille.  Applicants with AT
>expertise but no Braille are encouraged to apply.

>Working Conditions

>·    Work is conducted primarily in Center’s
>facility in Anchorage and occasionally in the
>homes of clients as well as locations in the
>area to provide presentations on Assistive Technology.

>·    The work schedule is daily during the week
>and may infrequently include evenings.

>·    Occasional travel may be required using a
>personal vehicle or an alternate pre-approved
>arrangement locally or commercial airline travel
>outside the Anchorage-MatSu areas.

>Please send a cover letter and resume (email preferred) to:

>Karen Coady, Program
>Manager      <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
>3903 Taft Drive, Anchorage, AK  99517

>The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually
>Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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