Thursday, April 12, 2012

Job Posting-Technology Instructor-Colorodo Center for the Blind

Technology Instructor Position at the Colorado
Center for the Blind

For more information, please contact Carol Sprague..


The Colorado Center for the Blind is hiring a computer technology
instructor. Please see job description below. Salary commensurate with
experience. Send resume and cover letter to Carol Sprague at
celzi@cocenter.org


COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND
2233 West Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
PHONE: 303-778-1130 or 800-401-4632
FAX: 303-778-1598
Email resume and cover letter to Carol Sprague at celzi@cocenter.org

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
JobDescription
Duties and Responsibiliti

1. Provide individualized instruction to blind students in the area of
access technology including but not limited to:

a. the use of computers with speech

b. keyboarding

c. use of note taking devices

d. use of the internet, e-mail, and other various adaptive equipment
used by blind persons in employment and leisure

e. other duties as assigned



2. Provide instruction to several students in a classroom lecture
format.


3. Provide instruction through exploratory learning. Find practical
uses for technology, such as being able to access bank information, looking
up books in a library, recipes, etc.


4. Plan and develop a formalized curriculum in all areas of technology.


5. Conduct a thorough written evaluation on each student in the area of
technical skills.


6. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing
progress made and goals to be completed.


7. Assist in providing instruction and technical support to staff and
students.

8. Employee is expected to facilitate classes and seminars where all
aspects of blindness are discussed. In addition, employee will fully
participate and assist in all center activities including rock climbing,
skiing, camping and other vital activities, promote the positive philosophy
of the Colorado Center for the Blind to co-workers, students, and others,
and provide support and guidance to students throughout their program.



Requirements: Technology Instructor

1. Previous work experience teaching all aspects of adaptive
technology for the blind or other alternative techniques of blindness.


2. Prefer a college degree in a teaching or human service
profession. Work experience may be substituted for this requirement.


3. Ability to plan, organize and develop curriculum and lessons.


4. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5. Must demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of people in
all types of situations effectively.


6. Must possess knowledge in the use of all adaptive technology for
the blind.


Carol Sprague
Administrative Coordinator
Colorado Center for the Blind
2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-778-1130
303-778-1598 fax
www.cocenter.org


Take charge with confidence and self-reliance





Chip Johnson,
Technology Specialist/instructor
Colorado Center for the Blind
2233 W Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
303 778-1130
303) 778-1598 fax
cjohnson@cocenter.org
www.cocenter.org
Take charge with confidence and self-reliance.

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