Assistive Technology Arizona

ACBVI EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Announcement

Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
3100 East Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Phone: (602) 273-7411 X140, Fax: (602) 273-410
www.acbvi.org

ACBVI has an immediate opening for the following position: Distance Learning Specialist

Position Description: Design, implement and maintain a Distance Learning Program in support of the Comprehensive Disabilities Awareness Program at ACBVI and ATArizona.com.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop the technology infrastructure necessary to establish a multimedia DL program
• Adapt existing and develop new online course material
• Conduct web conferencing and webinars including interactive video streaming
• Present innovative ideas for adapting existing programs to the Internet environment
• Produce Monthly reports on program status
• Ensure all content is fully accessible to all disabilities – Section 508, WSC/WAI, W3C

Candidate Qualifications: Bachelors degree plus one year of experience in teaching online courses, curriculum design, and creating Distance Learning content. Special education experience and knowledge of / certification in Assistive Technology are pluses.

General Knowledge Requirements:
• Technical / working knowledge of the development, design and delivery of Distance Learning instruction
• Operation of videoconferencing, audiovisual equipment and audio/video/data transmission
• Audio/video production
• Current trends in technology, multimedia and education
• Teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, including adult learners with disabilities
• Windows operating systems, office productivity software, and instructional technology
• Course management applications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to create instructional content and media using software such as Blackboard, Moddle, Camtasia / Captivate, Impatica, CS3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop), Softchalk, Studymate
• Section 508, WSC/WAI, W3C Accessibility Standards

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential to be successful in this position; you will be directly interacting with blind, visually impaired and multiply impaired co-workers and clients. Some travel is necessary and a valid driver’s license is required.

Application process: Email resume to acbvi.tech@gmail.com