Instructor position for Lighthouse for the Blind

[Susan Adams]

(from Maria Aliza with Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.)

Position title:  Instructor II
Hours:  Full-time (30 hours/week), Monday - Friday
Salary:  D.O.E.
Position Available:  Immediately

Posted on 8/21/96

Major Responsibilities
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Development and delivery of technical and math classes including:
beginning and advanced intro. to computers; vocational math; applied
business math/spreadsheets; intro to databases; and word processing.
These classes are taught to blind and visually impaired adults.  Due to
the range of abilities among students, classes need to accommodate
flexible pacing and individualized study plans.

Instructional responsibilities also include grading, record keeping,
counseling students, documenting curricula, selecting and adapting texts.

Participate in student admission interviews, meeting with vocational
counselors and department meetings.

Qualifications
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Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills;
organizational skills, good judgment and efficiency; team player.

A minimum of 2 years in adult education, technical training, vocational
rehab services or rehab teaching.

Experience developing curriculum and lesson plans, teaching in group
settings and one-on-one, and ability to adapt teaching methods for special
needs.

Technical competence with computers and standard business application
software.  Prior experience teaching computers (MS Word, Excel, Access),
and math.

Preference given to applicants with knowledge of adaptive technology,
knowledge of visual impairment, and experience with disadvantaged
learners.

Application Procedure
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Current employees interested and qualified submit an interdepartment
transfer request available at receptionist desk.  Other interested
applicants should submit an application or resume to the address given
below.  Applications are accepted for open positions only.  Verification
of identitity and authorization to work in the United States must be
completed prior to employment.

The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc.
2501 South Plum Street
PO Box C-14119
Seattle, WA  98114

(206) 322-4200

This job announcement is available in Braille versions.  Please contact
the Human Resource Dept. if you would like a braille copy.