Assistive Technology Team Leader

Reports To: Coordinator for Deaf Education AssistiveTechnology and Vision Services

Duty Days: 197 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I01

Date Revised: 05/26

Qualifications:

Masters degree in related field preferred

Valid Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Certified teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students or certified teacher of students with Visual Impairments.

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate if not licensed

Three years experience in related field

Experience with Assistive Technology

Ability to work with school and community populations

Primary Purpose:

Provide student appraisal and instructional leadership in the area of assistive technology to special education and general education teachers within the district.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership to the District Assistive Technology Team in all areas of assistive technology.
2. Conduct assistive technology evaluations and provide technical support and assistance to other Assistive Technology Team members with their evaluations.
3. Present a written report of assessment data and recommendation to ARD committees.
4. Provide consultation to professionals and parents in integrating assistive technology intostudent IEP.
5. Provide follow up with campus staff implementing the recommendations from the District AssistiveTechnology Team.
6. Provide training and assistance to support staff teachers and parents in the use of assistivetechnology with students.
7. Provide training to support campus staff and teachers on legal mandates regarding assistivetechnology.
8. Assist with the selection and ordering of assistive technology devices and software and assist with managing the inventory and budget of AT materials.
9. Coordinate Assistive Technology meetings with district team members.
10. Assist in developing and revising assistive technology forms and manuals.
11. Participate in district training in-service and meetings.
12. Stay knowledgeable of and current on issues laws State changes and Federal changes as related to assistive technology.
13. Communicate with the Special Education Department campuses and parents on issues concerning students concerns or requested information in a positive manner.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer printer copier and fax machine. Assistive technology: no tech low tech and high tech. Wheelchair: lifts restraints ramps and locks.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions moderate lifting and carrying sitting standing walking stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions. Frequent district wide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Exposure to noise microwaves and biological hazards.

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.