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[Mike Freeman]

Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse----- Original Message ----- 
From: Glenn McCully
To: wcb-l at wcbinfo.org
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:51 AM
Subject: [Wcb-l] Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse


  Job Announcement


Title: Computer Training Program Instructional Lead

Department: Employee & Community Services

Reports To: Training & Employee Support Director

Hours: Full-time, day-shift, M-F

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to successfully develop and 
implement an introductory computer skills training program for adult 
learners with a wide variety of visual conditions and computer 
experience. Curriculum development is required.


Responsibilities:

    a.. Coordinate, plan and deliver all aspects of the introductory 
skills curriculum for the Computer Training Program
    b.. Formulate curriculum and determine instructional methods such as 
individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, meetings and 
workshops
    c.. Ensure basic skills development
    d.. Provide status reports regarding the progress of each student
    e.. Conduct assessments to identify individual and organizational 
training needs.
    f.. Coordinate with Employee and Community Services staff and Human 
Resources staff to conduct effective outreach to Lighthouse employees 
and others as appropriate
    g.. Maintain files, provide documentation, data collection, reports 
and summaries as needed
    h.. Participate in the development of annual budget and work plans
    i.. Work with PRRD to ensure funding and marketing of program
    j.. Serve as a liaison with DSB, other agencies and the community to 
ensure long-term sustainability and success of the Computer Training 
Program
    k.. Act as Lead by providing day to day support of Computer Training 
Program staff and volunteers

Requirements:

    a.. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education or related field 
required
    b.. Strong technical skills and extensive knowledge of computer 
hardware and software applications.
    c.. Minimum 3 years of successful teaching/training experience
    d.. Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and 
among diverse groups
    e.. Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, 
Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet Explorer.
    f.. Comprehensive knowledge of adaptive software for blind and low 
vision users, such as ZoomText, Magic and Jaws.
    g.. Demonstrated ability to research curriculum and develop 
additional materials as needed
    h.. Ability to problem solve effectively
    i.. Creativity & flexibility; ability to change approach as needed
    j.. Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be 
dependable.
    k.. Professional demeanor
    l.. Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically about 
the programs and services we offer
    m.. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
    n.. Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication 
skills
    o.. Willingness to work as a team member

Equal Opportunity Employer


Please send application to jobs at seattlelh.org or to:


The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Attn.: Don Helsel

2501 S. Plum Street

Seattle, Washington 98144

Telephone: (206) 436-2160

Fax: (206) 436-2244

TTY:    (206) 324-1388

To download an application and for more information about employment at 
the Lighthouse visit our website: www.SeattleLighthouse.org




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Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse
----- Original Message -----
From:
mailto:GMcCully at seattlelh.org Glenn McCully
To:
mailto:wcb-l at wcbinfo.org wcb-l at wcbinfo.org
Sent:
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:51 AM
Subject:
[Wcb-l] Job Opening at the Seattle Lighthouse
Job Announcement
Title: Computer Training Program Instructional Lead
Department:
Employee & Community Services
Reports To:
Training & Employee Support Director
Hours:
Full-time, day-shift, M-F
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to successfully develop and implement an introductory computer skills training program for adult learners with a wide variety of visual conditions and computer experience. Curriculum development is required.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate, plan and deliver all aspects of the introductory skills curriculum for the Computer Training Program
Formulate curriculum and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, meetings and workshops
Ensure basic skills development
Provide status reports regarding the progress of each student
Conduct assessments to identify individual and organizational training needs.
Coordinate with Employee and Community Services staff and Human Resources staff to conduct effective outreach to Lighthouse employees and others as appropriate
Maintain files, provide documentation, data collection, reports and summaries as needed
Participate in the development of annual budget and work plans
Work with PRRD to ensure funding and marketing of program
Serve as a liaison with DSB, other agencies and the community to ensure long-term sustainability and success of the Computer Training Program
Act as Lead by providing day to day support of Computer Training Program staff and volunteers
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education or related field required
Strong technical skills and extensive knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.
Minimum 3 years of successful teaching/training experience
Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and among diverse groups
Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet Explorer.
Comprehensive knowledge of adaptive software for blind and low vision users, such as ZoomText, Magic and Jaws.
Demonstrated ability to research curriculum and develop additional materials as needed
Ability to problem solve effectively
Creativity & flexibility; ability to change approach as needed
Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be dependable.
Professional demeanor
Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically about the programs and services we offer
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to work as a team member
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send application to
mailto:jobs at seattlelh.org
jobs at seattlelh.org
or to:
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone: (206) 436-2160
Fax: (206) 436-2244
TTY:    (206) 324-1388
To download an application and for more information about employment at the Lighthouse visit our website:
file://www.SeattleLighthouse.org
www.SeattleLighthouse.org
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