FW: [Jobs] Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse
Peter Altschul <[email protected]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:08:24 -0400
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> >Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse----- Original Message ----- >From: Glenn McCully >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:51 AM >Subject: [Wcb-l] Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse > > > Job Announcement > > >Title: Computer Training Program Instructional Lead > >Department: Employee & Community Services > >Reports To: Training & Employee Support Director > >Hours: Full-time, day-shift, M-F > >Summary: > >The primary purpose of this position is to successfully develop and >implement an introductory computer skills training program for adult >learners with a wide variety of visual conditions and computer >experience. Curriculum development is required. > > >Responsibilities: > > a.. Coordinate, plan and deliver all aspects of the introductory >skills curriculum for the Computer Training Program > b.. Formulate curriculum and determine instructional methods such as >individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, meetings and >workshops > c.. Ensure basic skills development > d.. Provide status reports regarding the progress of each student > e.. Conduct assessments to identify individual and organizational >training needs. > f.. Coordinate with Employee and Community Services staff and Human >Resources staff to conduct effective outreach to Lighthouse employees >and others as appropriate > g.. Maintain files, provide documentation, data collection, reports >and summaries as needed > h.. Participate in the development of annual budget and work plans > i.. Work with PRRD to ensure funding and marketing of program > j.. Serve as a liaison with DSB, other agencies and the community to >ensure long-term sustainability and success of the Computer Training >Program > k.. Act as Lead by providing day to day support of Computer Training >Program staff and volunteers > >Requirements: > > a.. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education or related field >required > b.. Strong technical skills and extensive knowledge of computer >hardware and software applications. > c.. Minimum 3 years of successful teaching/training experience > d.. Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and >among diverse groups > e.. Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, >Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet Explorer. > f.. Comprehensive knowledge of adaptive software for blind and low >vision users, such as ZoomText, Magic and Jaws. > g.. Demonstrated ability to research curriculum and develop >additional materials as needed > h.. Ability to problem solve effectively > i.. Creativity & flexibility; ability to change approach as needed > j.. Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be >dependable. > k.. Professional demeanor > l.. Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically about >the programs and services we offer > m.. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills > n.. Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication >skills > o.. Willingness to work as a team member > >Equal Opportunity Employer > > >Please send application to [email protected] or to: > > >The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. > >Attn.: Don Helsel > >2501 S. Plum Street > >Seattle, Washington 98144 > >Telephone: (206) 436-2160 > >Fax: (206) 436-2244 > >TTY: (206) 324-1388 > >To download an application and for more information about employment at >the Lighthouse visit our website: www.SeattleLighthouse.org > > > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > >_______________________________________________ >Wcb-l mailing list >[email protected] >http://wcbinfo.org/mailman/listinfo/wcb-l_wcbinfo.org _______________________________________________ Jobs mailing list [email protected] http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs VICUG-L is the Visually Impaired Computer User Group List. Archived on the World Wide Web at http://listserv.icors.org/archives/vicug-l.html Signoff: [email protected] Subscribe: [email protected]