Job Openings

Rehab Ctr for the Blind

09/20/2023

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience - Knowledge of access technology software and devices.

Skills/Abilities - High level of access technology literacy and the ability to master multiple computer applications. Ability to teach effective strategies for accessing online academic programs. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. To install, test, and configure hardware and software to facilitate operation with speech, refreshable Braille, and screen enlargement systems; and to teach the use of social media and employment related applications.

Additional Considerations:

Experience teaching individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind. Ability to gather data about a student's career interest and the technology that the student would use on the job. Training and/or experience in education, information systems, computer science, rehabilitation, and/or professional certifications relating to access technology used by individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind.

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary is $54,000 commensurate with experience.

E_mail: recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

Phone: 804-662-7003

Cert: Any Certification

Special Instructions:

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate. 
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114)

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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Access Technology Instructor - #RCB00011; RCB00012 - Henrico, Virginia, United States