Assistive Technology Service Provider Teacher Special Programs

Job Summary

The Assistive Technology Service Provider (ATSP) is responsible for providing direct service to students teachers and parents to support the acquisition implementation and training for assistive technology (AT) assigned on an individual or classroom basis. Assistive technology is any item piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf modified or customized that is used to increase maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a student with a disability.

Essential Duties

1. Assesses student and classroom needs for devices software and strategies.

2. Instructs students within the classroom to utilize assistive technologies to access the curriculum.

3. Provides direct service to referred students within their learning environment.

4. Collaborates with instructional staff for instructional planning coteaches and models strategies with regard to effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning.

5. Collaborates with instructional supervisors on curriculum development with regard to technology integration.

6. Identifies technology integration competencies among instructional staff in collaboration with school administrators and delivers appropriate coaching training and resources to support the professional growth of individuals.

7. Provides training to direct service providers and parents of referred students.

8. Attends IEP/504 meetings.

9. Makes home visits to set up technology in the home if documented by the IEP/504 plan.

10. Maintains documentation of services provided.

11. Maintains documentation of equipment signed out to staff and students

12. Creates activities using technology to support Standards of Learning and IEP objectives.

13. Researches new technology integration techniques and resources for dissemination to instructional staff.

14. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelors degree and Collegiate Professional License with endorsements in Special Education and have satisfied technology requirements. Must possess at least 35 years classroom teaching experience which includes using assistive technologies in the classroom. Must possess knowledge of accommodations and modifications for students with special needs to gain access to the general curriculum. Must possess the ability to coach and train teachers in the integration of assistive technologies into the classroom. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Must possess an indepth knowledge of computer instructional applications and curriculum development. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff parents and the public. Must have demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Google Sharepoint and learning management systems such as Canvas.