LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

POSITION:  Director of Access Technologies

REPORTS TO:  Senior Director, Programs

STATUS:   Exempt

JOB PURPOSE:

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking an 
experienced and self-motivated individual to oversee our newly 
formed access technology department.  The AT director will manage 
all LightHouse programs and initiatives whose chief focus is 
access technology.  The ideal candidate will also be the face and 
voice of LightHouse as we work with tech-focused companies, 
designers, government agencies and community partners to ensure 
accessibility and inclusive design are priorities for all.  The 
LightHouse is positioning itself to be a prominent player at the 
intersection of blindness, big tech, and human-centered design.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education or equivalent:  B.A.  degree in Computer Science, 
Rehabilitation Engineering or a related field preferred, or work 
experience in accessibility, access technology, or related fields 
may be substituted.

Experience: A minimum of five years in access technology, 
accessibility, or a related field is strongly preferred.  The 
model candidate will have deep, firsthand knowledge of current 
trends in access technology and accessibility.  This position 
will be well served by someone with exceptional people skills, a 
strong writing background, and an affinity for working with a 
large team.  Supervisory experience desired.

Other:

Working knowledge of WCAG 2.0 desired.
Familiarity with 508 compliance standards preferred.
Knowledge of UEB Braille code a plus.
Understanding of Supervisory and team management methodology and 
methods of implementation preferred.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to carry or transport 20 lbs; sit at a desk and perform 
computer-intensive work for long periods of time; operate 
standard office equipment; travel independently.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

-Develop and implement teaching program curricula for various 
individual and small-group AT classes.
-Craft AT assessment instruments to determine the needs of all 
students, including blind and visually impaired participants with 
secondary/tertiary disabilities.
-In collaboration with the Employment Immersion Department, 
customize tech assessments to meet the needs of students on a 
vocational track with state rehabilitation agencies.
-Supervise and collaborate with tech specialist team to create 
and implement structured curricula.
-Initiate new programming and novel projects based upon the 
changing needs of the blind and visually impaired community

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