Access Technology Instructor

This position is accountable for providing instruction to clients enrolled in training programs at VisAbility’s Access Technology Center. The position is responsible for teaching personal computer systems, general application software and access technology to individuals who are blind or visually impaired in an outcome-based rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities:

• The focus of this position is to evaluate & train clients enrolled in the ATC program and to assist with selecting & maintaining access equipment needed for the program.
• This position must be able to independently install, connect, and load a wide variety of access products.
• Required to quickly learn new application software and to adapt access technology to work effectively with this software.
• Determine the abilities & needs of clients. Effectively teach both individuals & groups of children or adults who are visually impaired to use computers and access technology.
• Responsible for selection and requisition of hardware, software, and equipment needed for the program.
• Determine configurations of hardware and software most effective for each individual. Assisting in the development of individualized training curricula for each client enrolled in the ATC programs and consulting with the sponsoring counselor regarding the progress of clients in the use of access technology.
• Develop & maintain comprehensive records, notes, program reports, and daily progress reports about each client's training and evaluation.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance to employers, clients, and potential clients in the use of access technology.
• Responsible for providing services to individuals with grants and other funding.
• This position will perform other duties as assigned for the benefit of the client and agency.

Job Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree in Computer or Information Science or a related field is required.
• Individual with low vision or blindness preferred
• A minimum of two years experience teaching access technology is required.
• Previous experience working with individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities, is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to travel to client homes when in-office services are not appropriate

Physical Needs for job:

• This position must be able to lift computer system components weighing as much as 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to travel to client's homes when needed?
• Do you have a degree in Computer/Information Science or other related field?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Access technology teaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000