26/27 SY Assistive Technology Coordinator

Pendergast Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Assistive Technology Coordinator is done for the purpose(s) of providing support to staff and students in the area of assistive technologies.

Requirements

Appropriate Arizona State Credential
5 years successful experience working with special education students
Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several concrete variables
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs
Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community
Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates successful teamwork and collaboration skills
Demonstrates strong communication skills, writing competency, effective listening, and presentation skills
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, parents, students, and external organizations, representing diverse populations
Professional demeanor with strong ethical standards and ability to adapt to change
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment, on multiple projects simultaneously both as a team member and individually

Nice To Haves

Masters degree or BA+
Active in school leadership/committees
Previous coaching or mentoring experience
Various grade level experience
Skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment, including mentoring, and coaching teachers and modeling effective practices
Self-starter with strong organization and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Willing to accept constructive feedback and reflect on professional practice and implement change when necessary
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource to schools
Trains students with disabilities in assistive technologies
Attends specific meetings as requested
Conducts observations in order to aid in the development of providing assistive technology in order to access curriculum at the school environment
Demonstrates knowledge of special education
Conducts and or refers students for assistive technology evaluations
Coordinates and dialogues with Educational Services Department regarding assistive technology as it applies to materials and textbook adoptions
Creates and maintains district inventory of materials and check out procedures
Gathers data for the district regarding assistive technology use and needs
Monitors and adjusts assistive technology during trial periods to select the appropriate technology
Provides professional development to staff in buildings regarding assistive technology tools and how to implement
Prepares and maintains records and reports as required for compliance with various state, federal and administrative regulations
Work with teachers on an individual and group basis to provide staff development in the use of technology as a learning tool
Organize in-services, scheduling and preparing for various groups
Design and conduct district professional development classes
Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee