Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist

Position Type :

Specialized Schools / Programs / Teacher / Specialist

Date Posted : 11 / 25 / 2024

Location :

Capital Administrative Office

Date Available : as soon as possible

Closing Date : until filled

District :

Capital School District

Job Title : Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist

Location : Capital School District

Reports to : Director of Special Education

Terms : 10 Month Employee - temporary for the year

Salary : Current Teacher Salary Schedule

Position Overview :

The Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities by providing expert knowledge and services related to assistive technology tools and devices. This position involves evaluating students' needs, recommending appropriate technology, training staff, and collaborating with families to ensure effective use of AT to enhance educational opportunities and promote student independence.

Key Responsibilities :

Assessment & Evaluation :

• Conduct assessments of students' functional abilities and learning needs to identify appropriate assistive technology tools and strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other service providers to determine students' AT needs and assist in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ensure that all recommendations align with students' academic, communication, and physical needs.

Implementation & Support :

Collaboration & Consultation :

Professional Development & Training :

Documentation & Reporting :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Educational Technology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and / or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements :

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11 : 59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators : Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500