Assistive Technology Support Specialist 0.96875 FTE

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:	Two years of successful post-high school education.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:	Two years experience of supporting students with disabilities and at least one year of experience in a position requiring knowledge and utilization of assistive technology (e.g. communication devices static communication boards accessibility features within technology)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:	Requires hearing hand-eye coordination mind-eye coordination keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists hands and fingers.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:	Able to demonstrate skills and strategies to support students who need varying levels of support with communication access and other assistive technology needs. Ability to plan model and provide training communicate effectively and relate well with students and school personnel. Able to accurately collect and enter data when supporting students staff and the Assistive Tech Team. Able to maintain confidential information about students. Regular reliable attendance. Valid drivers license and current insurance are required to use a personal vehicle for traveling between district buildings. The ability to work independently prioritize use professional discretion and capable of quickly acquire new knowledge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

This position serves in a variety of school settings. The essential functions and duties of the Assistive Technology Support Specialist position will be aligned with the needs of students and staff. Assigned work locations are subject to change as necessary

Assist building staff and the Assistive Tech team with creating accessible materials (Optical Character Recognition tactile symbol-supported enlarged print digital access)
Supports AT integrationist and IEP teams with developing individualized AT integration plans with clear goals roles and responsibilities
Through observing modeling and coaching supports integration of AT into the school environment (e.g. daily routines instruction transitions) as outlined in the IEP and AT integration plan
Gathers feedback from Team members on building-wide & student-specific AT needs to bring back to the district Assistive Tech Team members.
Complete student & staff specific check-ins to encourage use of AT tools services and provide support
Provide additional training for students and staff on the utilization of AT tools in the classroom building and community
Assists with the fidelity of implementation of the AT integration plan and provides recommendations to building teams to increase effectiveness and utilization
Assists with managing the AT inventory device checkout systems and equipment tracking
Assists with configuring AT devices apps software and accessibility settings across platforms.
Supports the AT Integrationist with tracking the submissions in the AT ordering processes
Assists with inventory and monitors the Switch Toy Lending Library
Assist with following up on IT requests & tracking the Personal Student Device database
Assists with IT requests & tracking the database for loading specific software on AT devices

PAY INFORMATION

Level PX starting at $23.23 per hour - clickHEREto view the salary schedule.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday7:30 am to3:45 pm OR 7:45 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

0.96875FTE38.75 hours per week9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 9 Month Specialist Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits(only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711 then the desired number

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We wantYOUhere!REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION LEVEL:Two years of successful post-high school education.EXPERIENCE DESIRED:Two years experience of supporting students with disabilities and at least one year of experience in a position requiring knowledge and utilization of assistive technology (e.g. communica...