Facilitator - Assistive Technology
Facilitator - Assistive Technology
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Job Description
Days per Year: 226
Min: $71540
Mid: $86196
JOB TITLE: Facilitator Assistive Technology
REPORTS TO:Special Education Technology Coordinator
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE:AI 2
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The job of Assistive Technology Facilitator is done for the purpose/s of supporting the instructional process with specific responsibilities for delivering assistive technology services and devices to students receiving special education; consulting evaluating modeling and training staff parents and students on assistive technology and technology supports; maintaining equipment in a safe and functional operating condition; resolving immediate operational concerns; and researching new equipment technologies and software regularly monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the assistive technology and strategies to ensure students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education in their least restrictive environment.
All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate in a clear and respectful manner champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement and student outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Previous experience and/or education in the field of communication disabilities
- Five years job related experience
Preferred:
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Two years of assistive technology team training.
- Valid Texas license for SpeechLanguage Pathology granted by the State Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology with ASHA certification of clinical competence OR
- Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board Occupational Therapy Examiners OR
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in the field of special education with at least five years experience in special education.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Intricate knowledge of child development and communication disabilities
- Knowledge of various disorders disabilities and syndromes encountered in
- public school
- Extensive Knowledge of Assistive Technology Services
- Advanced knowledge of assistive technology software and hardware
- Through understanding of FAPE and IDEA requirements for services in public education
- Knowledge of TEA and District eligibility criteria for specialized services
- Skills in consultation with teachers and parents
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Assessment Services
- Assess students with disabilities to determine necessary assistive technology devices and services.
- Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and goal setting for students according to district procedures.
- Participate with and facilitate assistive technology teams to modify/adapt curriculum and implement recommended assistive technology devices/services.
Consultation
- Consult with educational staff and parents regarding the provision of assistive technology devices and services.
- Provide staff development training to assist school personnel in the implementation of various assistive technology devices including both hardware and software applications.
- Provide followup support to staff and students.
- Consult with parents teachers administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
Program Management
- Develop and coordinate assistive technology operational guidelines and a continuing evaluation of the assistive technology program and implement changes based on the findings.
- Assist in the selection of equipment and adaptive material.
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- Maintain and update the assistive technology inventory.
Administration
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education ule and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.
- Develop and provide professional development trainings to staff
- Share training meaningful training opportunities with teachers.
- Conduct other duties and assignments as directed by the Executive Director of Special Education.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily districtwide travel to multiple work locations assigned; moderate lifting. May be required to carry technology equipment and assist students with positioning who have physical disabilities
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
