ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 36,506; Part time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Utica, NY, is seeking an Assistive Technology Instructor to teach computer and technology skills to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The role involves creating engaging programs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with schools. Candidates should have at least an associate's degree and relevant teaching experience. This is a part-time position offering $26.50 per hour with flexible hours to meet the needs of students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in teaching or training capacity preferred.
• Teaching experience relevant to legally blind individuals or those with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach technology skills to individuals with visual impairments.
• Develop and conduct technology-related programs.
• Provide assessments and develop lesson plans.
• Collaborate with school districts and other departments.

Skills

Knowledge of assistive technologies

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability to different technologies

Education

Associate's degree in teaching, vocational training, or education

Formal training certificates in software/hardware applications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Job description

CABVI is seeking an Assistive Technology Instructor to teach children and adults who are blind and visually impaired computer and technology skills so that they can find success in school, at home, and in the workplace.

Key Job Elements

• Remain current in technology, this would include both hardware and software. Willing to learn assistive technology and applications for those with visual impairments.
• Work with the Assistive Technology Manager to develop opportunities to share technology with other professionals in the form of workshops, conferences, staff training days, agency tours and more.
• Work with the Technology Manager to develop and conduct creative, interesting and educational programs for both adults and children in residential, remote, and day programs. Complete all required documentation. Meet the needs of all students, in both an individual and group format. Provide classroom instruction within the technology center and assist with program participant recruitment.
• Continually research advances in the technology field, new products and applications. Attend trainings and meetings, as needed. Willing to advance your knowledge in computer skills through continuing education.
• Occasionally assist with assessments, readiness evaluations, and training in alignment with NYSCB guidelines.
• Develop and ensure the provision of quality technology services and the timely delivery of these services to CABVI consumers.
• Develop professional, collegial relationships with school districts, other CABVI departments, funding/grant sources, and related groups.
• Provide technology services to children with visual impairments located in public/private school settings.
• Provide consultative services to teachers and school personnel. Complete assessments, develop lesson plans, and complete quarterly and annual reports. Provide training to parents and care givers as needed.
• Work with CABVI internal departments to ensure the assistive technology needs of employees are met. Provide assessment and training to employees as needed.
• Adapt to change and completes other duties as assigned.
• Consistently achieve annual performance objectives.

Communication Skills

Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, consumers, employers, educators, associated professionals and the general public. Must have good interpersonal skills.

Computer/Technical Skills

Must be knowledgeable regarding conventional hardware/software and installation on both PC and Macintosh systems. Familiarity with assistive technologies. Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel. Must have knowledge in Google applications such as Docs and Sheets, mobile device applications including iOS and Android. Must be willing to learn new technology.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be patient and empathetic. Must maintain a strict adherence to CABVI’s mission statement and core values.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of an associate’s degree in teaching, vocational training, technology, or education preferred. Formal training certificates in software or hardware applications may be substituted for advanced degrees. A minimum of one year experience in a teaching or training capacity preferred. Teaching experience relevant to the instruction of legally blind and or individuals with disabilities or learning challenges preferred.

CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Part-time (Up to 19 hours a week); $26.50/hour