Title: Braille Literacy Instructor
Department: Employee &Community Services
Reports To: Training & Employee Support Director
Hours: Part Time-up to 20 hours per week
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to develop and deliver comprehensive Braille training to referred Lighthouse employees. This contract position is part of a two-year pilot program. This part time position is funded for up to 20 hours a week, depending upon the need of the students.
Responsibilities:
a.. Schedule and conduct preliminary assessment / evaluations to determine the participant's needs and the appropriate course of training
b.. Work closely with Training and Employee Support Director to develop and establish course curricula and scheduling
c.. Teach use of Perkins and slate & stylus
d.. Teach Level 1 and Level 2 Braille to adult learners
e.. Teach computer Braille as appropriate
f.. Design an individualized syllabus based on existing curricula, and follow ECS department training approach and philosophy
g.. Follow departmental procedures for maintaining complete, accurate files and notes on all participants
h.. Provide status reports using results of quizzes, tests, assessments and surveys to Training and Employee Support Director on the status of each participant
i.. Complete statistics and outcomes reporting monthly
j.. Coordinate with TES Director to plan and deliver one Braille intensive weekend or other similar activity
Requirements:
a.. Bachelors Degree in rehabilitation teaching, education or equivalent experience and education; teaching credential preferred
b.. Minimum 3 years Braille teaching required
c.. Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and among diverse groups
d.. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Braille code
e.. The ability to effectively teach people who are blind or low vision
f.. Knowledge of different teaching methods, approaches and activities
g.. Flexibility in teaching approach; match method with participant's need and learning style
h.. Creativity
i.. Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be dependable
j.. Excellent written and oral communication skills
k.. Professional demeanor
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send application to
jobs@seattlelh.org
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