What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Teacher - FT/PT position at CABVI?
CABVI is seeking a full-time or part-time Technology Teacher to assist children and adults who are blind and visually impaired in achieving their highest level of function in performing tasks of daily living, education and employment through development of assistive technology skills.
Responsibilities Include:
- Remain current in all aspects of assistive technology including assistive computer technology, cell phone usage, braille embossers, CCTV products, emerging technology products including wearable devices and much more. This would include both hardware and software.
- Work with the 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.
- 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 caregivers, as needed.
- Provide technology services through funding streams including, but not limited to, vouchered payments, in-kind services, private contracts and grants.
- Work with CABVI internal departments to ensure the assistive technology needs of employees are met. Provides assessment and training to employees as needed.
- Conduct community presentations on adaptive technology.
- Perform technology hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting tasks 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 Degrees in computer science, 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 expertise with microcomputers and their operating systems.
- 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.
Benefits:
CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have paid time off, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, a fitness center accessible to CABVI employees, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employee sponsored benefits.
Visit us at www.cabvi.org!
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 Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000