Technology Instructor I, Davidson Program for Independence

Program and Role Summary

Wayfinder’s Davidson Program for Independence (DPI) is a comprehensive residential rehabilitation program for adults ages 18 and older who are blind or visually impaired, many with recent vision loss. Participants learn assistive technology, orientation and mobility, braille, and independent living skills. Each client pursues individualized goals that lead to a confident transition to an independent life and education or employment.

The primary focus on the Technology Instructor I , is to organize, develop, and implement individualized course instruction for blind and visually impaired adult students for typing and computer / technology instruction. Provides and oversees the instruction necessary to accomplish students' objectives.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide instructional assistance in the use of Assistive Technology software, including but not limited to screen access programs, software that accesses Windows environment, Braille translation software, reading program for scanner system.
• Implement classroom management techniques to keep students on-task while maintaining a professional instructional environment.
• Write frequent and detailed tracking notes and required reports on each client including Monthly Student Progress Reports and Staffing Reports.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Works closely with, and is responsive to, staff members to insure effective services for students in the program.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.