Oreientation Center Technology Instructor

Job Title  SENIOR SERVICES SPECIALIST FOR THE BLIND 2
Auto req ID  13661BR
Location  Polk County
Department  131-Department for the Blind
Salary Minimum  $47,091
Salary Maximum  $71,656

Job Description
This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position.  Please 
follow
instructions in the
"To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this 
position.

       Provide assistive technology training to students in the
 adult comprehensive
adjustment to blindness training center.  Instruct students on 
the
use of computers
with screen readers and refreshable braille.  Teach the use of 
mobile
devices, OCR
software, braille embossers, and other non-visual technology.
Participate fully in
center activities and challenge students to grow and reach their
fullest potential.

      The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for 
illustrative
 purposes only
and not intended to be the primary basis for position decisions.

Work Examples

       Teach the use of Windows, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office, 
VoiceOver, JAWS,
Window-Eyes, and other screen readers, printers, scanners, 
braille
displays, OCR
software and other common office applications and peripherals.

       Teach the non-visual use of smart phones, tablets, and 
other mobile
technologies.

       Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward 
blindness
 amongst center
students.
       Perform routine computer maintenance and troubleshoot 
common technical
problems in the computer lab.

       Evaluate student progress and write progress reports.

       Participate fully in all center activities.

Competencies Required

       Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013, Windows 7, 
JAWS,
 VoiceOver on
the iPhone and iPad.
       Knowledge of or ability to learn Window-Eyes, VoiceOver 
for
 the Mac, Talk Back
for Android, Dolphin Guide and other screen reading software.

      Ability to create assignments and develop assistive 
technology
 curriculum.

      Ability to teach oneself new technologies and learn new 
skills.

      Interest in seeking out and participating in continuing
 education opportunities.

      Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop alternative 
techniques of
blindness, particularly in the areas of non-visual assistive
technology and to
maintain knowledge of past and current related practices and 
techniques.

      Ability to read contracted Braille.

      Ability to write braille with a Braille writer and slate 
and stylus.

      Excellent judgment, particularly in dealing with difficult 
and
 complex situations.

      Ability to handle stress.

      Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

      Ability to explain complex technical information in a clear
 and concise manner to
students with varying levels of technical knowledge and a wide 
range
of educational
and cultural backgrounds.

      Ability to identify and solve problems both independently 
and
 in a group.

      Ability to work in a team.

      Ability to evaluate student progress and work with students 
to
 develop goals and
objectives.

      Ability to diagnose and solve common technical problems.

     Good oral and written communication skills.

     Ability to engage in limited travel.

     Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude toward blindness.

     Ability to role model appropriate workplace behaviors and 
use
 of the alternative
techniques of blindness.

     Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's 
philosophy
 of blindness
and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.

     Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop and implement
 alternative techniques
of blindness in job duties.

It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct
background checks on all
finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.

Minimum Qualifications  Graduation from an accredited college or
university with
major course work in technical writing, education, computer 
science,
or related
fields and experience equal to three years of full-time work in 
technology,
education, computer science, engineering or a closely related 
field.

Post Close Date  15-May-2014

To Apply:
  Apply directly to the employing agency:

Iowa Department for the Blind,
Emily Wharton, Technology Director
524 4th Street,
Des Moines IA 50309-2364.
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***Courtesy Posting of a Non-Merit Position - Positions in this
class are exempt from
the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of
Administrative
Services - Human Resources Enterprise***

NOTE: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit
position.  Applications sent only
through the DAS -HRE website will not be considered.


Emily Wharton
Technology Director
Iowa Department for the Blind
Office: 515.281.1361
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