Assistive Technology Specialist

Position Summary This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) position starting at the beginning of the 2024/25 school year. The above salary references a 2023/24 1.0 FTE salary.
The Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS) will work collaboratively with school personnel in providing, implementing, designing and adapting instructional programs for students in a variety of settings and with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities. This includes students who need assistance, accommodations, and/or adaptations in order to participate in the regular program as well as those whose needs require the design and implementation of an individualized program.
The assistive technology consultant will serve as a specialized staff member in individual student educational assessment and programming,by providing assistance to staff in designing and implementing instructional programs, I.E.P.s, assistive technology, and classroom modifications. The Assistive Technology Specialist working in the 4J Student Services Department, consults and collaborates with the 4J Motor team (Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Adaptive PE Specialist.) Essential Functions Support IEP/IFSP/504 teams in completing assessments to determine assistive technology needs. The ATS recommends equipment and adaptations based on individual student's IEP goals and accommodations. Provide direct training to students to support their access to assistive technology (AT) and the skills needed to utilize the technology to participate in assigned school curriculum. Provide technical assistance and training to school personnel to facilitate students' access and use of AT. ATS plans, coordinates and provides assistive technology in-services and workshops for school personnel to integrate assistive technology into the design and access of educational materials. Training will cover web-based curriculum, chrome extensions, and built-in accessibility features and specialized apps on computers and tablets. These trainings will include small groups of both general and special education staff, families, whole classrooms of students, and district-wide inservices. Provide technical assistance and support in integrating assistive technology to families and care providers through email, telephone and in person. Problem-solve issues affecting student access to educational content. This includes providing district-wide resources such as maintaining an AT website with instructional videos, checklists, and other supports. The ATS will troubleshoot technical difficulties and provide technical assistance and basic maintenance for assistive technology devices. Participate as a team member when IEP/IFSP teams need additional expertise to consider and implement assistive technology programs. Research most current software/apps and equipment, assess which will best serve students, and recommend acquisition. Research and compare costs through various vendors and online sources and recommend expenditures in line with budgetary constraints. Develop a networking system with appropriate community agencies, regional, state and national resources. Utilize state and community resources for equipment loan. Attend IEP meetings, team meetings, regularly scheduled staff meetings, department meetings, workshops, district in-services and professional conferences related to assistive technology. Maintains regular and prompt attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to collaborate with others.
2. Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and problem solving.
3. Ability to prioritize and schedule work tasks independently
4. Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
5. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
6. Ability to define problems, collect data, and formulate conclusions.
7. Ability to utilize a variety of computer hardware and software.
8. Ability to maintain confidential information relating to agency records and data.
9. Ability to organize and maintain files and/or records. Minimum Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or accredited university (fifth year college or university program certificate preferred); Valid Oregon TSPC license in Special Education; or Student assistive tech certification via RESNA or other recognized AT licensing body; or Licensed Occupational Therapist, COTA or Speech Language Pathologist; Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience preferred. Experience At least four years of experience working with students and teachers. Demonstrated successful experiences working with a variety of special education teachers, specialists and administrators to support students via assistive technology solutions. Experience with assistive technology consultation and evaluation. Experience leading professional development and coaching Additional Information Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting. ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are: Copy of Educational License(s) Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment. Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor. Test results if applicable. (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS) Upon offer of employment applicants must provide 4J Human Resources a complete set of official transcripts. We highly suggest that you order a set to have available in the event you are hired.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at .
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility: Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215). For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
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