Job in Alabama

 

 
P. O. Box 698 * Talladega, Alabama 35161

 

 

 

READVERTISED 3/10/08

R- 1787   Position ID #400720 

Posting Date:   October 23, 2007

 

 

POSITION:     Technical Assistant – Assistive Technology Department / Blind
Services

                        E. H. Gentry Technical Facility (230 Days)

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

* Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

* Professional experience or post secondary training in the one of the
following fields required: assistive technology, computer science, computer
technology, education/teaching, rehabilitation teaching or counseling,
information and technology training, or related field. 

* Knowledge of assistive technology, including background in the use of,
CCTVs, screen magnifiers, screen readers, Braille translation software and
OCR software, preferred.

* Demonstrated experience in teaching/training individuals in a one-on-one
setting preferred.

* Must be experienced in using the IBM personal computer, Microsoft
operating systems and Microsoft Office software. 

* Must be able to use to use large print assistive technology. 

* Must   be able to assist with training for low vision and blind consumers.


* Must be able to troubleshoot closed-circuit TV’s and computer problems
with large print and speech access. 

* Will require training at E. H. Gentry Technical Facility in Talladega. 

* Strong writing, speaking and public relations skills required. Must have


* the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

* Background in working with individuals with disabilities beneficial. Must
possess personal qualities necessary to work successfully in a one-on-one
training situation with persons who have a disabling condition. 

* Due to the ever-changing nature of the field, at the request of his/her
supervisors, must be willing to learn the use of new technology and
software.

* Must be willing to attend special training workshops and/or conferences
for upgrading skills in assistive technology. 

* Must be able to work nights or weekends when serving clients. 

* Must be willing to travel to other regional centers for regular work
assignments.

* Must be willing to provide training in the field and at the homes of
consumers when needed.

* Must be willing to travel to the E. H. Gentry Facility in Talladega for
occasional meetings and training sessions.

* Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80%
or better on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment inventory within the first
thirty (30) months of employment.

* Must submit to a criminal history background information check including,
but not limited to FBI and ABI record repositories.  Upon offer of
employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.00 and
appear for scheduled finger printing appointment.

 

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are blind, visually
impaired, deaf or hard of hearing and will make reasonable accommodations
for qualified applicants and employees that do not impose undue hardship and
are not essential functions of the job.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide instruction to students in the area of closed circuit TV’s, large
print, speech access, and business application software used with assistive
technology. 

* Maintain and distribute classroom supplies (i.e. textbooks, worksheets,
etc.) as prescribed by the E. H. Gentry Technical Facility Assistive
Technology Instructor and assist students in setting up materials at
workstations. 

* Complete check sheets and other items necessary for tracking student’s
progress. 

* Submit a written monthly progress report on each student to the E. H.
Gentry Technical Facility Assistive Technology Instructor. 

* Grade classwork for students. 

* Monitor performance tasks involved in computer operations. 

* Assist students in maintaining an inventory of work samples. 

* Monitor classroom activities. 

* As a representative of AIDB, follow AIDB policies and procedures and set
appropriate example for students, consumers, and other staff. 

* Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

SALARY:        $11.90 - $13.89        Scale C4 Rank 27  (Less than 30
college semester credit hours)

                        $12.42 - $14.61        Scale C4 Rank 29  (30 college
semester credit hours)

                        $13.32 - $15.70        Scale C4 Rank 34  (60 college
semester credit hours)

(230 Days)

Direct Deposit is required 

This is a non-exempt position, and is subject to overtime and/or
compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Upon agreement
in advance, hours worked over 40 in the work week will be taken as time off
at 1 ½ times the hours worked.

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:               Open Until Filled

 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Daniel L. Wirth

Coordinator of Recruitment and Employment

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

(256) 761-3302 Voice/TDD

E-mail [email protected]

AIDB IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

 

 



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