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:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at 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:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at 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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