Augmentative Alternative Communications Specialist
Augmentative Alternative Communications Specialist
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04-06-2025
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04-06-2025
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DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Special Services or his/her designee and with necessary support from the building principals assess and assist in the development of intervention plans for students whose impairments preclude their use of natural speech and/or writing as a primary means of communication as well as their communication partners and the various environments in which communication occurs. The AAC Specialist will provide consultation education and in-services as needed to the IEP Team to implement communication strategies to support the students access to the educational curriculum. They will assist in the selection ordering and trial of AAC devices. ResponsibilitiesMay include but not limited to the following:Accepts and reviews referrals in accordance with established AAC referral AAC needs as part of a comprehensive assessment which addresses all areas related to the students disability and are based on the students strengths tasks and and interprets findings in oral and written trials with tools/devices to determine most appropriate tools for the and/or adapts appropriate augmentative communication systems or programs to help students successfully access learning and make progress in the educational environment. Provides direct support including training direction and consultation regarding individual students AAC needs for the IEP with parents teachers and others to provide information and support relative to the identification access and use of augmentative communication system including curriculum and classroom modifications. Keeps accurate and up-to-date records including assessments reports progress reports IEPs schedules service logs and others that may be administratively IEP meetings as with troubleshooting and problem solving relative to augmentative communication technical assistance to Speech and Language Pathologists in the assessment of student needs selection of technology and implementation of assistive technology with the rules and regulations set forth in federal and state special education laws and regulations. QualificationsA Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology is required including specialized training in Augmentative Alternative of two years working in a setting directly related to augmentative alternative communications and/assistive technology is (DESE) certification as teacher of children with speech and language state licenseASHA Certificate of Clinical CompetenceExperience with children with moderate and severe communication disorders and with young children of:The general purpose and applications of AAC systems;Skills in evaluating childrens symbols skills;Switches and corresponding skills necessary for use of AAC devices;Perceptual skills necessary to access AAC systems;How seating and positioning influences access to AAC;Methods used to customize AAC systems; andSkills to prepare and give training to various InformationAndover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos which includes valuing the identities of all students high expectations for all students teaching excellence collaboration innovation respect and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students especially the most historically marginalized is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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