IS Technical Services Professional 
 
Janesville (Rock County)
Job Announcement Code: 0802385 
The Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and
Visually Impaired (WCBVI) is currently seeking an IS Technical Services
Professional.
This full-time position is located at 1700 W. State Street, Janesville. 
 
Starting salary will be between $34,598 and $57,088 per year depending
on qualifications. This position is in pay schedule 07, range 04. A six
month probationary
period may be required. 
 
Job Duties
 
Under the general supervision of the WCBVI Center Director, this
position functions as the statewide education authority for assistive
technologies for
the Blind and Visually Impaired. This position will provide
consultation, technical assistance, evaluation, training/instruction,
and some helpdesk functions
in the area of assistive technology for the blind. In addition provide
limited backup network administration and assistance to the WCBVI
Technology Coordinator.
Travel throughout Wisconsin to provide expertise in technology for the
blind to local educational agencies, teachers, parents, students, and
other individuals/organizations.
Assist in the planning of Statewide School District and WCBVI technology
purchases and make recommendations as to the scope and depth of the
WCBVI technology
equipment loan program. 
 
As necessary, develop curriculum and evaluation materials for
instructional use, create/write resource lists, objective reviews of
products, information
updates, and other related materials. Maintain knowledge of current
software and hardware including evaluating new products as necessary.
Work closely
with certified teachers of the visually impaired and orientation and
mobility instructors in order to make proper technology recommendations
for students
with visual impairments. This position will require periodic overnight
travel. 
 
Special Notes
 
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 
Knowledge of visual impairments and their impact on the educational
process and the use of technology; basic low vision evaluation
information and implications
for use with assistive technologies; screen reading software and
hardware including JAWS; screen magnification software including MAGIC;
braille displays
and their interaction with screen reading software; braille translation
software including Megadots, Braille 2000 and Duxbury; non-visual access
to computers
including performing operations without the use of the mouse; methods of
evaluation for determining technology needs of students who are blind
and visually
impaired; Microsoft Office Suite product; operating systems including
Win9x, WinME, Win 2000/XP, Vista, Mac OS 8.6 and up; time management
strategies.
Excellent reading and writing skills. Excellent team worker with
interpersonal communication skills. 
 
How to Apply
 
Application materials must be received by October 14, 2008.
 
Apply Online!
Visit 
http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=33984&jobid=33499
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click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal
information, attach a resume, and then complete the exam. 
 
Or mail completed materials
Please send an 
Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38) 
, a resume, and a paper limited to six pages detailing your training and
experience related to: 
1) Installing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and providing direct
assistance to users of specific hardware, software, and peripheral
devices;
2) Evaluating individuals who are blind or visually impaired to
determine technology needs. Please include specific examples such as
tools used for assessment,
educational impact considered and the use of national standards; and
3) Providing technical support in the use of assistive/non-visual
technologies, including but not limited to: speech output software (e.g.
JAWS), screen
magnification software, voice recognition software, Braille translation
software, Braille displays, Braille embossers, portable electronic
note-takers,
gps, etc. 
 
Your responses to these three questions are considered a civil service
examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this
vacancy. Applications
that do not include all of the requested materials will NOT be
considered. 
 
Direct your application materials to: DPI Human Resources; P.O. Box
7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841. You may also fax completed materials to
608-266-5856
Attn: Jennifer den Daas. For questions regarding this position, contact
Jennifer den Daas at 
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Last updated on 9/23/2008 8:09:39 AM
 
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Department of Public Instruction, 125 S. Webster Street, 
P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 (800) 441-4563
 
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