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[Peter Altschul]

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The Society for the Blind, in Sacramento, California, is hiring for the
position of Communications Instructor II.  Details are listed below.  Please
send applications and resumes to:
 
Diane  Starin
Daily Living Skills Instructor Team Lead Society for the Blind
1238 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
 
Email dstarin at societyfortheblind.org
 


 







Job Title:                  Communications Instructor II
(Formerly Braille Instructor)







Classification:         Non-Exempt/Full-Time




Reports to:                Daily Living Skills Team Lead 
 
General Description:  The essential functions of the job are to teach all
aspects and levels of Braille and other communication devices used by blind
or low-vision clients. Emphasis of instruction is on enhancement of Braille
competence and effectiveness with particular focus on independent living as
well as employment settings and outcomes.
 
Duties:  
Teaching 

1.	Consistently achieve high level of excellence in both instruction
and productivity. 
2.	Instruct small group or individual classes in Braille and other
communication devices for blind and low vision clients. 
3.	Assess and evaluate clients as to appropriate instructional plan and
needs for personal record-keeping by using agencys database as well as
Microsoft Word, Excel, and email products. 
4.	Teach and/ or demonstrate use of various adaptive devices to
download and access Electronic Braille via note-takers &/or Braille
displays. 
5.	Ensure that the highest levels of Braille speed and accuracy are
mastered by a student before completing and being released from the course. 
6.	Maintain the most up to date teaching practices with regard to
Braille and other communication devices used by individuals who are blind or
have low vision such as talking, tactile or visually-enhanced cellular
phones; Personal Data Devices; and Braille note-takers. 
7.	Create, update, and revise curriculum as needed, with all related
materials for submission to the Daily Living Skills Team Lead. 
8.	Develop new projects related to Braille and other communication
devices with emphasis on both excellent client service and increased
revenue. 
9.	Coordinate closely with the Daily Living Skills Team Lead and Core
Programs Manager to arrange maximum hours of client service and instruction.


 
Documentation
1.    Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and monthly
recordkeeping of client services; including, but not limited to, lesson
notes, evaluations, progress reports, & correspondence.
 
 
Team building & Networking 

1.	Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing
problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate
confidentiality. 

 
 
2.    Consult with other professionals, family members or other appropriate
parties regarding the progress and problems of the clients. 
3.    Participate in individual case conferences and confer regularly with
program staff on multi-disciplinary service team concerning client's program
and adjustment to blindness or vision loss. 

1.	Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors of
Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as Society clients,
staff, and volunteers. 
2.	Coordinate effective client service with third-party counselors,
such as Department of Rehabilitation. 

 
Others:
1.    Attend all staff and department meetings.
2.    Adhere to all Society policies and procedures.
3.    Obtain training to enhance job requirements.
4.   Stay current in areas of responsibility.
        5.   Other duties as required.
 
Qualifications:
1.    Highly skilled in current operating systems, especially current 
2.    Windows and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is
required.
3.    Effective communication skills.
4.    Excellent organizational and time management skills.
 
Educational and Experience Requirements:
1.     High school diploma or G.E.D.
2.      Minimum two years working experience.  
 
 
 
 

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