What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistive Technology Specialist position at Partners in Special Education?
Starting Pay Range
40.00 - $47.50 - Hourly
Depending on experience
Job Description :
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following :
- Administers formal and / or informal assistive technology assessments of students with high incidence disabilities.
- Collaborates in decision making with the supervising therapist(s) and / or teacher(s) of the
- Assistive Technology Team. Attends Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary.
- Prepares assessment reports used for presentation to the IEP team.
- Recommends appropriate assistive technology, hardware and / or specialized software based on evaluation of students' needs.
- Trains staff, students and family on the use of assistive devices.
- Uses instructional techniques to assist students with special needs to access all facets of the Curriculum.
- Provides assistive technology team staff with clerical and other supportive assistance.
- Prepares materials, schedules and folders for students; keeps records and completes forms.
- Assists teacher(s) in supervision of student activities in classroom and other learning Environments and during emergency drills; contacts parents at instructor's request regarding Student's progress or needs; confers with teachers and staff regarding student problems and progress; plans and schedules activities.
- Attends / assists with staff in-service and training meetings.
- Operates and maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to personal Computers, specialized software, printers, scanners, specialized communication devices, laminating machines and copy machines.
- Sets-up, troubleshoots, and may make minor repairs to assistive devices.
- Maintains, previews, orders, prepares and stores materials and equipment used in assistive technology services and demonstrations.
- Visits vendors' facilities / conferences / continuing education opportunities to view materials and equipment. Learn about updates and changes or to obtain service or repairs.
- Collaborates with school staff and technology department regarding the installation, Licensing and maintenance of assistive technology used at each school site.
- May assist designated students with note taking or organizing materials.
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Education and Experience :
Salary : $40 - $48
