Assistive Technology Instructor Intern

The Carroll Center for the Blind; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA invites you to join as a Technology Instructor Intern. This 22.5-hour-per-week internship spans 350 hours, with a $2000 stipend potentially available for interns enrolled in an Assistive Technology Certification or related Graduate Program.

You will work one-on-one or in small groups with clients to master low-vision and non-visual assistive technologies, such as JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver, under supervision of an experienced instructor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of teaching experience or equivalent.
• Enrollment in an Assistive Technology Certification or related Graduate Program is a plus.
• Experience with assistive technology tools (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Talkback, ZoomText, Fusion, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in technology classes and client sessions.
• Assist with both low-vision and non-visual assistive technology tools.
• Help clients troubleshoot and use assistive tech and complete learning activities.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to progress reports.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Assistive Technology Certification/Graduate Program

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Talkback

ZoomText

Fusion

MacOS Zoom

Windows Magnifier

Job description

The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA invites you to join as a Technology Instructor Intern. This 22.5-hour-per-week internship spans 350 hours, with a $2000 stipend potentially available for interns enrolled in an Assistive Technology Certification or related Graduate Program.

You will work one-on-one or in small groups with clients to master low-vision and non-visual assistive technologies, such as JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver, under supervision of an experienced instructor.