[nfbwatlk] Job announcement

Chris & Judy Jones nfbwatac at earthlink.net
Tue Sep 4 23:44:17 CDT 2007


Hi, Judy. 

Go ahead and post it. 

Warmly, 

Mike 

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----- Original Message ----- 

From: 
Judy Jones 

To: 
Unknown 

Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 7:15 AM

Subject: Fw: Employment Opportunity - Assistive Technology Specialist (Program Support Supervisor 1) - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)

Hi, Mike,

This might be worth posting on the list, but wanted to run it by you first.

Judy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jones, Chris" <
Chris.Jones at cptc.edu>
To: <
judy.t.jones at earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 7:12 AM
Subject: FW: Employment Opportunity - Assistive Technology Specialist 
(Program Support Supervisor 1) - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)

Chris Jones
Disability Support Specialist
Clover Park Technical College
253.589.5767

Clover Park Technical College and our partner WorkSource Pierce are equal 
opportunity employers and providers of employment and training services. 
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of 
disability.  WA Relay Services is available by calling 1-800-833-6384.

-----Original Message-----
From: ESD GP Able Job Seekers [mailto:Ablejobseekers at ESD.WA.GOV]
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 4:56 PM
To: 
ABLEJOBSEEKERS at LISTSERV.WA.GOV
Subject: Employment Opportunity - Assistive Technology Specialist (Program 
Support Supervisor 1) - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)

Able Job Seekers is a collaborative partnership between the Division of 
Vocational Rehabilitation and the Governor's Committee on Disability Issues 
and Employment.  The employer has requested assistance in recruiting 
applicants with disabilities for this position.
***********************
Employer Name:  Pierce College

Position Title:  Assistive Technology Specialist (Program Support Supervisor 
1)

Location:  Access and Disability Services - Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)

Position Type:  full-time (40 hours per week), 12 months per year, 
classified civil service position

Job Duties:  Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Access & 
Disability Services at Fort Steilacoom the Assistive Technology Program 
Supervisor will have
extensive involvement with students, staff, the public and various agencies 
in carrying out assistive technology program activities and will coordinate,
schedule and monitor assistive technology program activities to determine 
consistency with program goals. Within the assistive technology program, the
position will have responsibility for:
* Directing assistive technology services for students with disabilities and 
providing leadership and training to the Access & Disability Services (ADS)
team when planning for the use and evaluation of learning technologies.
* In collaboration with the Coordinator, develop accommodation and academic 
adjustment plans that offer access to instructional material, course content
and on-line resources to students with disabilities.
* Integrate assistive technology for persons with disabilities into teaching 
and learning and provide campus-wide coordination and support for access to
computers and on-line resources.
* Assess and train qualified students on the use of assistive technology 
equipment and programs; assist staff and faculty to implement accommodation 
plan
as they relate to use of assistive technology.
* Work closely with District ADS Coordinators to provide seamless assistive 
technology services across the district and to administer assistive 
technology
policies, procedures and support.
* In collaboration with Institutional Technology, research, evaluate and 
recommend new equipment, hardware and software with particular attention to 
universal
design concepts; recommend purchase as needed. Consult with vendors and 
external partners in testing and developing new technology and services.
* Assist in the preparation and delivery of workshops and orientations to 
promote awareness of issues of providing access to students with 
disabilities.

* Participate as a team member in the Academic Support Center (ASC). Consult 
with faculty and colleagues, as needed, to provide assistive technology 
services
and/or make resources more accessible. Provide cross-training with staff in 
the ASC.
* Manage current assistive technology lab, providing access to assistive 
hardware and software.
* Hire, train, supervise and evaluate part-time and/or work study employees 
in the assistive technology lab.
* Advise and assist students in planning a program of study designed to 
achieve their academic goals; review eligibility for student admission to a 
program;
explain process for transcript evaluation and perform unofficial evaluation 
of transfer credits.
* Explain course offerings and prerequisite requirements; interpret 
institutional/departmental policies and degree and transfer requirements.
* Provide on-going evaluation of student progress toward degree or 
certificate completion based on current coursework and reviews of 
transcripts from other
institutions.
* Implement strategies that lead to improved retention rates.

Eligibility Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral science, computer technology, 
vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field.
* Certification in assistive technology OR substantial progress toward 
certification with the ability to complete certification within one year 
from date
of hire.
* Knowledge of and the ability to administer high quality support services 
to students with disabilities.
* Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and comply with the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, applicable state, local 
and
federal laws and regulations, as well as universal design concepts.
* Expertise and competence in understanding and articulating a broad variety 
of disabilities (physical, mental, learning, psychological).
* Knowledge of student services in higher education and the skill and 
ability to apply appropriate models of disabilities services.
* Knowledge of a wide variety of assistive technology used in education.
* Skill and ability in managing and developing professional and peer staff.
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability 
to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
* Computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and 
Access.
* Ability to stay current with regard to laws, trends, and initiatives 
relating to individuals with disabilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Master's degree in social/behavioral science, computer technology, 
vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field.
* Experience working with persons with disabilities.
* Experience working in a community college or higher education environment.

Salary:  $32,052 to $41,748 annually

Closing Date:

How To Apply:  (See job announcement for information on the application 
process.)

For more information on this position go to:
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/Pers/?p=124

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Hi, Judy. 
 
Go ahead and post it. 
 
Warmly, 
 
Mike 
 
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----- Original Message -----
 
From:
Judy Jones
 
To:
Unknown
 
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 7:15 AM
 
Subject: Fw: Employment Opportunity - Assistive Technology Specialist (Program Support Supervisor 1) - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)
 
Hi, Mike,
 
This might be worth posting on the list, but wanted to run it by you first.
 
Judy
 
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jones, Chris" <
mailto:Chris.Jones at cptc.edu Chris.Jones at cptc.edu
>
To: <
mailto:judy.t.jones at earthlink.net judy.t.jones at earthlink.net
>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 7:12 AM
Subject: FW: Employment Opportunity - Assistive Technology Specialist
(Program Support Supervisor 1) - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)
 
Chris Jones
Disability Support Specialist
Clover Park Technical College
253.589.5767
 
Clover Park Technical College and our partner WorkSource Pierce are equal
opportunity employers and providers of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of
disability.  WA Relay Services is available by calling 1-800-833-6384.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: ESD GP Able Job Seekers [mailto:Ablejobseekers at ESD.WA.GOV]
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 4:56 PM
To:
mailto:ABLEJOBSEEKERS at LISTSERV.WA.GOV ABLEJOBSEEKERS at LISTSERV.WA.GOV
Subject: Employment Opportunity - Assistive Technology Specialist (Program
Support Supervisor 1) - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)
 
Able Job Seekers is a collaborative partnership between the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation and the Governor's Committee on Disability Issues
and Employment.  The employer has requested assistance in recruiting
applicants with disabilities for this position.
***********************
Employer Name:  Pierce College
 
Position Title:  Assistive Technology Specialist (Program Support Supervisor
1)
 
Location:  Access and Disability Services - Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood)
 
Position Type:  full-time (40 hours per week), 12 months per year,
classified civil service position
 
Job Duties:  Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Access &
Disability Services at Fort Steilacoom the Assistive Technology Program
Supervisor will have
extensive involvement with students, staff, the public and various agencies
in carrying out assistive technology program activities and will coordinate,
schedule and monitor assistive technology program activities to determine
consistency with program goals. Within the assistive technology program, the
position will have responsibility for:
* Directing assistive technology services for students with disabilities and
providing leadership and training to the Access & Disability Services (ADS)
team when planning for the use and evaluation of learning technologies.
* In collaboration with the Coordinator, develop accommodation and academic
adjustment plans that offer access to instructional material, course content
and on-line resources to students with disabilities.
* Integrate assistive technology for persons with disabilities into teaching
and learning and provide campus-wide coordination and support for access to
computers and on-line resources.
* Assess and train qualified students on the use of assistive technology
equipment and programs; assist staff and faculty to implement accommodation
plan
as they relate to use of assistive technology.
* Work closely with District ADS Coordinators to provide seamless assistive
technology services across the district and to administer assistive
technology
policies, procedures and support.
* In collaboration with Institutional Technology, research, evaluate and
recommend new equipment, hardware and software with particular attention to
universal
design concepts; recommend purchase as needed. Consult with vendors and
external partners in testing and developing new technology and services.
* Assist in the preparation and delivery of workshops and orientations to
promote awareness of issues of providing access to students with
disabilities.
 
* Participate as a team member in the Academic Support Center (ASC). Consult
with faculty and colleagues, as needed, to provide assistive technology
services
and/or make resources more accessible. Provide cross-training with staff in
the ASC.
* Manage current assistive technology lab, providing access to assistive
hardware and software.
* Hire, train, supervise and evaluate part-time and/or work study employees
in the assistive technology lab.
* Advise and assist students in planning a program of study designed to
achieve their academic goals; review eligibility for student admission to a
program;
explain process for transcript evaluation and perform unofficial evaluation
of transfer credits.
* Explain course offerings and prerequisite requirements; interpret
institutional/departmental policies and degree and transfer requirements.
* Provide on-going evaluation of student progress toward degree or
certificate completion based on current coursework and reviews of
transcripts from other
institutions.
* Implement strategies that lead to improved retention rates.
 
Eligibility Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral science, computer technology,
vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field.
* Certification in assistive technology OR substantial progress toward
certification with the ability to complete certification within one year
from date
of hire.
* Knowledge of and the ability to administer high quality support services
to students with disabilities.
* Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, applicable state, local
and
federal laws and regulations, as well as universal design concepts.
* Expertise and competence in understanding and articulating a broad variety
of disabilities (physical, mental, learning, psychological).
* Knowledge of student services in higher education and the skill and
ability to apply appropriate models of disabilities services.
* Knowledge of a wide variety of assistive technology used in education.
* Skill and ability in managing and developing professional and peer staff.
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability
to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
* Computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and
Access.
* Ability to stay current with regard to laws, trends, and initiatives
relating to individuals with disabilities.
 
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 
* Master's degree in social/behavioral science, computer technology,
vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field.
* Experience working with persons with disabilities.
* Experience working in a community college or higher education environment.
 
Salary:  $32,052 to $41,748 annually
 
Closing Date:
 
How To Apply:  (See job announcement for information on the application
process.)
 
For more information on this position go to:
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/Pers/?p=124 http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/Pers/?p=124
 
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