What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistive Technology Service Provide (Teacher, Special Programs) position at SPECIAL EDUCATION?
Job Summary
The Assistive Technology Service Provider (ATSP) is responsible for providing direct service to students, teachers and parents to support the acquisition, implementation and training for assistive technology (AT) assigned on an individual or classroom basis. Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student with a disability.
Essential Duties
1. Assesses student and classroom needs for devices, software and strategies.
2. Instructs students within the classroom to utilize assistive technologies to access the curriculum.
3. Provides direct service to referred students within their learning environment.
4. Collaborates with instructional staff for instructional planning, co-teaches, and models strategies with regard to effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning.
5. Collaborates with instructional supervisors on curriculum development with regard to technology integration.
6. Identifies technology integration competencies among instructional staff, in collaboration with school administrators, and delivers appropriate coaching, training, and resources to support the professional growth of individuals.
7. Provides training to direct service providers and parents of referred students.
8. Attends IEP/504 meetings.
9. Makes home visits to set up technology in the home if documented by the IEP/504 plan.
10. Maintains documentation of services provided.
11. Maintains documentation of equipment signed out to staff and students
12. Creates activities using technology to support Standards of Learning and IEP objectives.
13. Researches new technology integration techniques and resources for dissemination to instructional staff.
14. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and Collegiate Professional License with endorsements in Special Education, and have satisfied technology requirements. Must possess at least 3-5 years classroom teaching experience, which includes using assistive technologies in the classroom. Must possess knowledge of accommodations and modifications for students with special needs to gain access to the general curriculum. Must possess the ability to coach and train teachers in the integration of assistive technologies into the classroom. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Must possess an in-depth knowledge of computer instructional applications and curriculum development. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Must have demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft, Google, Sharepoint and learning management systems, such as Canvas.
