Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an 

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST

This is a 12 month positions, 8 hours per day. Occasional travel may be required. 

This position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director at spatterson@lsdvi.org . 
 RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.
 
 Physical Activity Level:
 The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards. 

 There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
 
 No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
 
 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.
 
 Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field and/or licensure in an allied health profession with a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities. 

I. Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide training to instructional team members and families in the use of Assistive Technology.
• Serve as Consortium Assistive Technology team leader.
• Serve as an Assistive Technology consultant to school districts in an assigned area to help build capacity in the districts.
• Assist the districts in conducting Assistive Technology assessments of students.
• Gather and maintain data on LA-AEM activities and support activities provided to the school districts.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the assistive technology team in each district.
• Collaborate in the development of a website for LA-AEM by creating Blogs and/or Learn Modules
•  Assist in the establishment of the AEM Center and provide resources and services to Assistive Technology team members, instructional staff and families of students with disabilities.
• Develop and/or facilitate distance learning opportunities for staff and families.
• Assist Director of LA-AEM by coordinating, planning, and supervising Professional Developments, Trainings, and Conferences throughout the year.
• Assist Director of LA-AEM by collecting data, generating reports, and maintaining Memorandum of Understanding with the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.
• Develop tracking system for equipment used in Southwest AEM Center

II. Leadership

• To continually study and analyze area(s) of responsibility.
• To establish and promote good Center-Community relations.
• To develop programs for LA-AEM (AEMing for Success Conference, etc.)
• To set up standards for the economic use of utilities, supplies and equipment.

III. Miscellaneous: 

• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Administration.