Assistive Technology Facilitator

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

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About The Position

Collaborates with IEP team members to evaluate and make recommendations
regarding the selection, modification and implementation of AT devices and
services to allow students to access and benefit from their program of
specialized instruction.
Makes recommendations regarding the purchase, repair and replacement of AT
devices.
Maintains appropriate digital resources, such as assistive technology web
pages, for information about assistive technology
Maintains a database of CCPS assistive technology devices
Assists in identification of assistive technology devices and services to
allow students with disabilities to access and benefit from their program of
education
Consults with teachers, school administration, parents, and others,
as appropriate, regarding students’ assistive technology needs
Provides training for teachers, instructional assistants, related service
providers, parents in the use of assistive technology devices

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Professional training and license/certification in one of the following: Special education, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
• Assistive Technology Professional Certification
• 5 years' experience in professional field
• Knowledge and experience with IEP procedures
• Advanced training in the area of assistive technology
• Knowledgeable in current research and best practices for assistive technology services and devices

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with IEP team members to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the selection, modification and implementation of AT devices and services to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase, repair and replacement of AT devices.
• Maintains appropriate digital resources, such as assistive technology web pages, for information about assistive technology
• Maintains a database of CCPS assistive technology devices
• Assists in identification of assistive technology devices and services to allow students with disabilities to access and benefit from their program of education
• Consults with teachers, school administration, parents, and others, as appropriate, regarding students’ assistive technology needs
• Provides training for teachers, instructional assistants, related service providers, parents in the use of assistive technology devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time