What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Technology Teacher position at CABVI?
CABVI is seeking a part-time Technology Teacher 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.
Responsibilities Include:
- 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 Assistive Technology Manager to develop and conduct creative, interesting and educational programs for both adults and children with visual impairments 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.
- 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. Provides assessment and training to employees as needed.
- Complete and submits all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Adapt to change and completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements Include:
- 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.
- Must have excellent communication skills, teaching ability and able to work cooperatively with a wide variety of personalities.
- Must have excellent computer skills and expansive knowledge of technology. Knowledge of today’s mainstream technology including computers, cell phones, tablets, software applications and training programs.
- Must be knowledgeable regarding conventional hardware/software and installation on both PC and Macintosh systems.
- 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.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key job elements.
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CABVI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.54 - $29.49 per hour
Expected hours: 19 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $29
