Assistive Technology Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:

Assistive Technology (AT) Instructor 

Reports To:

Director of Program Services 

Department/Location:

Classen Low Vision Clinic 

Status:

Regular/Full-time, Non-Exempt

NewView's Mission: We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

• Commitment to Empower
• Driven by Excellence
• Compassion is Key
• Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary:

The Assistive Technology Instructor evaluates, recommends, and provides individualized instruction in assistive and accessible technology to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The role helps clients use technology to increase independence in education, employment, communication, information access, and daily living.

Technology may include screen readers, magnification, mobile and desktop accessibility features, OCR, electronic magnification, braille displays, accessible apps, AI-enabled tools, smart devices, and wearable technology such as smart glasses. The Instructor also researches emerging technology, develops curriculum, supports the Assistive Technology Center, and trains staff and community partners.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive assistive technology evaluations and develop individualized, measurable training plans.
2. Recommend and demonstrate appropriate hardware, software, devices, accessibility features, and applications.
3. Provide individual and group instruction across Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS.
4. Teach screen readers, magnification, OCR, braille technology, electronic magnification, mobile accessibility, productivity tools, AI accessibility tools, smart-home technology, and wearable devices.
5. Adapt instruction to each client’s vision, hearing, cognitive, physical, literacy, and learning needs.
6. Assist with technology setup, configuration, customization, troubleshooting, and real-world application.
7. Monitor progress, conduct reassessments, and adjust training as needed.
8. Maintain accurate client records, service documentation, reports, billing, mileage, and outcome data while protecting confidentiality.
9. Stay current on emerging assistive technology, AI tools, accessibility features, applications, and devices.
10. Evaluate new technology and maintain NewView’s assistive technology curriculum, resources, and training standards.
11. Provide technology demonstrations, consultations, and training to staff.
12. Maintain and track Assistive Technology Center equipment and coordinate with IT, vendors, and manufacturers as needed.
13. Collaborate with rehabilitation professionals, educators, employers, families, referral sources, and community partners.
14. Provide community presentations and education regarding blindness, low vision, digital accessibility, accommodations, and assistive technology.
15. Manage caseload, scheduling, travel, documentation, and services across office, home, school, workplace, community, and virtual settings.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum education, experience, training, licensure, certification):

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in assistive technology, rehabilitation, education, special education, computer technology, vision rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to provide assistive technology instruction to individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Working knowledge of screen readers, magnification, mobile accessibility, OCR, electronic magnification, and related technology.
• Strong evaluation, instructional, communication, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction to different abilities, learning styles, and technology experience levels.
• Ability to learn and apply emerging technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic proficiency with standard workplace technology and electronic recordkeeping.
• Ability to travel and work in multiple environments.

Preferred:

• Certification or graduate-level training in assistive technology, vision rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching, special education, or related field.
• JAWS and ZoomText certifications.
• Experience with NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver, TalkBack, braille displays, OCR, mobile accessibility, electronic magnification, AI tools, wearable technology, and smart glasses.
• Two or more years of assistive technology or vision rehabilitation experience.
• Experience conducting formal evaluations and developing accessible curriculum.
• Knowledge of braille, nonvisual instructional techniques, vocational rehabilitation, educational accommodations, and workplace accessibility.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.

Core Competencies:

Client-centered instruction; assistive technology expertise; continuous learning; evaluation and analytical skills; adaptability; creative problem-solving; accessible communication; attention to detail; teamwork; cultural awareness; confidentiality; time and caseload management; and commitment to client independence and informed choice.

Physical requirements of the job:

• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force

frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, NewView Oklahoma gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. The information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process. NewView Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.