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VA Rehab Cntr for Blind & Vison Impaired
03/18/2023
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Minimum Qualifications
High level of access technology literacy and the ability to master multiple computer applications. Knowledge of access technology software and devices.
Ability to evaluate the computer skills and access technology needs of students who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind; to formulate an instructional plan to meet each student’s needs and provide appropriate instruction; to prepare written reports on student’s progress; excellent teamwork skills; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated teaching ability; to teach effective strategies for accessing online academic programs; 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
E_mail:
Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
Phone:
804-662-9101
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, AmeriCorp, 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.
Access Technology Instructor - #RCB00011 - Henrico, Virginia, United States
