QUALIFICATION EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in education and endorsement in special educationLICENSURE: Iowa special education license by Iowa Board of Education ExaminersEXPERIENCE: Previous experience with assistive technology preferred ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Support the evaluation, selection, implementation and progress monitoring of research-based technology tools and strategies to support educational achievement for students who have special needsFocus on key areas which include: Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM), specialized software and applications for struggling readers and writers, alternative/augmentative communication, and computer and mobile device accessMaintain current knowledge of available technologies. Develop and support a regional communication network within the AEA to build capacity and knowledge about assistive technology that supports student learningProvide professional development training to AEA and LEA staff regarding assistive technology and instructional technologyDevelop regional capacity of AEA staff to effectively identify and deploy assistive devices tailored to the identified learning needs of individual studentsAssist and support AEA staff by building capacity for trouble-shooting assistive technologyProvide information and assistance to AEA and LEAs in procuring funding sources for AT devices and servicesWork collaboratively with AEA media and technology staff to purchase and implement instructional technology and assistive technology within the AEA and with LEAsServe as liaison between PLAEA and various state level entities and initiativesMaintain the AEA’s inventory of assistive technology devices and software available for use by school teamsMake effective use of available funding to maintain or replace devices and software as appropriateCompile and keep current resource information on products and devices, directions for use, maintenance and funding sourcesMaintain the Assistive Technology webpageCoordinate work within PLAEA around students with significant disabilities (SWSD)Coordinate professional learning for AEA and LEA staff around high expectations and quality instruction forProvide technical assistance around Iowa Core Essential Elements, Iowa's Alternate Assessment and Iowa's Early Literacy Alternate AssessmentParticipate in the state leadership network that supports students with significant disabilities.Coordinate and communicate information from the Iowa Department of Education regarding SWSDMaintain current information on PLAEA website regarding AT and SWSDOther duties as assigned COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES: Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environmentBelieves in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEAFocuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable, efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well-livedAnticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovationDemonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual communicationPossesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agencyExhibits self-motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectationsManages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectivenessProblem solves by utilizing data-based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutionsWorks with integrity and maintains confidentialityModels and integrates technology into daily workLeads professional development for at least one course, internally, externally or bothUnderstands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts served PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel between schools and sites servedNormal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated