Hi:
I'm pretty sure it's the SF Lighthouse, but I don't know their
application process. I forwarded the message, which is obviously
incomplete.
Apologies, Peter
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From: John Lee <[log in to unmask]
To: peter altschul <[log in to unmask]
Date sent: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 18:51:30 -0500
Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] [Jobs] Job Opening - Director of Access
Technologies
Where is this job locaared and how do you apply?
On Dec 7, 2016, at 5:25 PM, peter altschul
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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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