Shane Snyder
Director of Programs
Society for the Blind
1238 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Direct Line: (916) 889-7588
SFTB Main Phone: (916) 452-8271
Fax: (916) 492-283
Email: 
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>ssnyder@societyfortheblind
org
Website: societyfortheblind.org

Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low
vision to live productively and independently by building 
confidence
through training, tools, and mentorship.

Hello,

Society for the Blind, located in Sacramento California, has been
providing individuals living with blindness or low vision 
training,
tools, and mentorship to achieve their full potential for over 
sixty
years.  Our organization is currently seeking experienced, 
qualified
candidates for an open Adaptive Technology Instructor position.  
A
description of the job is provided below.  This position is
full-time (40 hours per week), and it includes a competitive
compensation and benefits package.  Interested applicants may 
email
cover letters and resumes to Shane Snyder, Director of Programs, 
at
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>ssnyder@societyfortheblind
org.
The position will remain open until filled.  No phone calls,
please.  Thank you for your interest!



Job Title:                                Adaptive Technology 
Instructor





Classification:                        Non-Exempt/Full-Time



Reports to:                             Director of Programs

General Description:  The essential functions of the job are to
teach computer and adaptive technology skills to Society for the
Blind clients, to maintain expertise in all pertinent areas of
adaptive and other technology, and be a motivated team player 
able
to effectively teach blind students with critical computer and
adaptive technology skills that will enable them to achieve their
vocational and independent living goals.

Duties:

Instruction:
    * Teach small group and individual classes in adaptive
 technology for blind and visually impaired clients.
    * Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional
 modalities, as well as software and equipment needs.
    * Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both
 instruction and productivity.
    * Work with Department of Rehabilitation counselors to ensure
 that clients receive all instruction, software, equipment, and
 other support necessary for these individuals to achieve their
 vocational and independent living goals.
    * Work with Adaptive Technology Coordinator to ensure that
 software and hardware are in good working order for 
instructional purposes.
    * Create manuals and tutorials which will assist clients to
 progress in learning curriculum content.
    * Develop, update, and revise curriculum as needed to 
optimize learning.
    * Complete tasks and projects as needed to maximize client
 learning outcomes.

Documentation:
    * 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:
1.      Share client issues to supervisor and contribute to 
ongoing
problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate 
confidentiality.
    * Consult with other professionals, family members or other
 appropriate parties regarding client progress and other issues.
    * 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 effective, and professional relations 
with
 counselors at the Department of Rehabilitation and other 
agencies.

Others:
    * Maintain positive and professional relationship with SFTB
 clients, staff and volunteers.
    * Attend all staff and department meetings.
    * Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
    * Obtain training to enhance job effectiveness.
    * Stay current in areas of responsibility.
    * Other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:
    * Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially
 Windows, with a particular emphasis on mastery of alternative
 keyboard commands.
    * Expertise in JAWS, Window Eyes, and familiarity in at least
 one additional screen reading application, such as Voiceover.
    * Expertise in Microsoft Office Programs including MS Word, 
MS
 Excel, MS Outlook & MS Internet Explorer.
    * Expertise in MAGIC or Zoom Text magnification/color
 enhancement software.
    * Expertise in the use of Braille note taking and other 
Braille devices.
    * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication 
skills.
    * Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:
    * High school diploma or equivalent
    * Successful completion of an adaptive technology 
certification
 program preferred.
3.      Minimum two years working experience.

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