1. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college 

2. Minimum two years experience in AT preferred, working with children birth - 21 with varying degrees of disabilities

3. Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification through RESNA (RehabilitationEngineering Assistive Technology Society of North America) (Assistive Technology Credential preferred; or equivalent professional experience 

4. Current Oregon License as Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist OR Licensed Special Education/General Education Teacher through Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission, preferred.

5. Avalid Oregon Driver’s License

1. Participate in educational team evaluation processes to identify and assess students who may benefit from assistive technology supports focused on the areas of reading, writing, math, study/organization skills, and educational access.

2. Support implementation and use of accessible educational materials and district technology resources.

3. Coordinate or use other therapies, interventions, or services associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs. 

4. Train the child and families how to use assistive devices. 

5. Produce written evaluation reports and documentation of services.

6. Implement a data collection system to evaluate efficacy of practice and modify recommendations, as needed.

7. Work collaboratively via a consultative model with educational teams and families to improve educational access and diminish the impact of sensory, physical, and cognitive disabilities.

8. Stay current in assistive technology tools; share resources with educational teams to ensure the accessibility of content and materials.

9. Participate in ongoing development and updates of agency resources, online trainings and website.

10. Conduct workshops and trainings on assistive technology theory, law, devices, software and operations.

11. Provide distance training and support; model using current digital and multimedia tools.

12. Provide collaborative leadership within the agency and with other organizations in the area of assistive technology.

13. May need to repair or replace assistive technology devices.

Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer


Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.