Assistive Technology Trainer

Job Posting Title

Assistive Technology Trainer

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Dept Rehabilitation Services

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

Monthly/Annual Salary:
Monthly Annual Level I (Pay Band I) $3,608.259 $ 43,299.11 Level II (Pay Band J) $4,108.104 $ 49,297.25

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities which involve providing training and/or instruction in Assistive Technology including computer access technology for blind and visually impaired adults and transition aged clients.

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Provide training and instruction regarding technology devices, software programs and basic computer operation to enhance technology skills to clients either on a one-on-one basis or in a lab classroom setting.
• Maintain all AT Lab equipment with software updates as needed.
• Maintain inventory for all lab equipment.
• Assesses levels of achievement and evaluates programs and further needs of clients; as indicated by need, refers clients to other community resources that are equipped to provide further specialized instruction or training.
• Maintains records on all participants as to attendance and progress; prepares regular reports for submission to project supervisor.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level I
- This is the basic level of this job family where employees perform professional level work and are primarily responsible for conducting various types of training using existing materials or materials prepared by others or provide assistance to others in the development or preparation of various training courses or programs.

Level II
- This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned full responsibility for developing and conducting various types of training and related activities in assistive technology. This will include preparing any required lesson plans or other materials, conducting classes, workshops or seminars, evaluating participant results, preparing required reports, and other related activities.

Level I
- Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include basic knowledge of assistive technology devices, software programs, and computer operations; of instruction techniques; and of the special problems of the population served.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to develop successful training techniques; and to supervise and instruct students.

Level II
- Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include basic knowledge of assistive technology devices, software programs, and computer operations; of instruction techniques; and of the special problems of the population served.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to develop successful training techniques; to supervise and instruct students; and to plan and conduct employee training programs.

Level I
- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education.

Level II
- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in training, adult education or human resource development or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education.