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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">Lions Center for the Blind in Oakland, CA</SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us">JOB TITLE: Computer Instructor<BR>
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REPORT TO: Executive Director<BR>
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION<BR>
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The Computer Instructor provides computer skills training to adults with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties. The Computer Instructor will also train clients on the use of other adaptive/assistive devices and services. Employee must participate in all programs as required.<BR>
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MAJOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES<BR>
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1. Perform assessments of students’ computer skills.<BR>
2. Develop individualized goals and objectives based on student needs and track student progress relative to goals and objectives.<BR>
3. Teach classes using appropriate curricula geared towards students’ individual learning styles and abilities.<BR>
4. Assist and collaborate with staff on developing class/individual curricula.<BR>
5. Develop creative teaching techniques to promote learning.<BR>
6. Maintain clear and detailed student records daily; submit student progress reports on a timely basis; complete other administrative tasks as required.<BR>
7. Remain current on new and developing technologies and innovating teaching techniques.<BR>
8. Participate in community awareness and outreach programs, including conducting workshops and seminars, participating in health fairs and other industry fairs, conducting in-service training sessions, and teaching group classes.<BR>
9. Perform data entry on Center’s Online Data Management System (ODM).<BR>
10. Perform other duties as requested.<BR>
11. Participate in the Quality Assurance and accreditation/certification processes for the agency.<BR>
12. Attend staff meetings and training sessions.<BR>
13. Fulfill duties related to Health & Safety Program as member of the Health & Safety Committee.<BR>
• Maintain a safe work environment.<BR>
• Participate in all scheduled Health & Safety meetings.<BR>
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QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITIES & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<BR>
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EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS<BR>
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science preferred, or commensurate experience<BR>
• Knowledge of current principles of instruction in adaptive technology and the education of adults with visual impairments<BR>
• Access Technology Institute certification or similar<BR>
• Proficiency in the following adaptive/assistive technology: Jaws, Magic, OpenBook, WindowEyes, and ZoomText (levels 1 and 2); ability to work with tutorials<BR>
• The following equipment, hardware, and software: PCs, scanners, printers, CCTVs, Windows Operating Systems 98, ME, 2000, and XP, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Express, and Internet Explorer<BR>
• MicroSoft Certified<BR>
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EXPERIENCE<BR>
• Two years’ experience providing instruction in computers<BR>
• Experience providing instruction in adaptive/assistive technology preferred<BR>
• Experience teaching the blind and visually impaired<BR>
• Experience working with people with multiple disabilities preferred<BR>
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<BR>
• Ability to lift 30 lbs; lift overhead up to 20 lbs<BR>
• Sit up to eight hours a day<BR>
• Stand up to four hours a day<BR>
• Must be able to reach over own head and stoop to retrieve items from ground level<BR>
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SPECIAL NOTATIONS OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT<BR>
• Finger printing, criminal- and job-related background check required<BR>
• Current certification is required for First AID and CPR<BR>
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Please email your resume to victoria_estrada@lbcenter.org. We will contact all qualified applicants. Interviews will generally be scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., so once we have contacted you, please be prepared to interview at those times. </SPAN></P>
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