Assistive Technology Support Teacher
Category:
Support Staff
Job Function:
Teaching
Department:
Exceptional Children - SLP/OT/PT
Summary
Provides direct service, instructional support, and training to stakeholders regarding assistive technology and instructional supports in the areas of academics, communication and physical access
Essential Duties
- Collaborates to develop and deliver professional development regarding software and/or equipment for students with disabilities in the areas of learning, communication, physical access
- Provides support for feature matching and selection of appropriate assistive technology to increase student independence
- Serves as an assistive technology resource to students and teams with IEP or 504 plans
- Supports and promotes the personalized learning initiative through identification and training of universal design for learning (UDL) features available on school supported devices
- Merges current technology trends with assistive technology in the educational setting
- Manages, organizes, and maintains equipment inventory and confidential student records
- Manages, maintains and deploys devices apps and /or equipment
- Participates in professional development to maintain and enhance skills
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Must hold a valid Georgia Special Education teaching certificate or licensure in occupational therapy or speech language pathology
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience using specialized software and/or assistive technology for students with disabilities is required; Experience instructing adults preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledgeable regarding the Georgia Performance Standards, norm and criterion referenced assessments including the Georgia Alternative Assessment and developmental skill sequences
- Experience and knowledge of assistive technology for students with learning, communication, visual impairments/blindness, and physical disabilities preferred
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of technology, computers, tablets, networks, and app deployment
- Must possess technical expertise sufficient to troubleshoot technology and work with IT /vendors to solve issues
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with data collection and interpretation is preferred
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
Working Conditions
- Normal office and classroom environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office and classroom environment
Posting ID:
29248
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta