Assistive Technology Support Teacher

Fulton Schools • GA

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About The Position

Provides direct service, instructional support, and training to stakeholders regarding assistive technology and instructional supports in the areas of academics, communication and physical access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must hold a valid Georgia Special Education teaching certificate or licensure in occupational therapy or speech language pathology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience using specialized software and/or assistive technology for students with disabilities is required; Experience instructing adults preferred.
• Knowledgeable regarding the Georgia Performance Standards, norm and criterion referenced assessments including the Georgia Alternative Assessment and developmental skill sequences.
• Experience and knowledge of assistive technology for students with learning, communication, visual impairments/blindness, and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of technology, computers, tablets, networks, and app deployment.
• Must possess technical expertise sufficient to troubleshoot technology and work with IT/vendors to solve issues.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with data collection and interpretation is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to develop and deliver professional development regarding software and/or equipment for students with disabilities in the areas of learning, communication, physical access.
• Provides support for feature matching and selection of appropriate assistive technology to increase student independence.
• Serves as an assistive technology resource to students and teams with IEP or 504 plans.
• Supports and promotes the personalized learning initiative through identification and training of universal design for learning (UDL) features available on school supported devices.
• Merges current technology trends with assistive technology in the educational setting.
• Manages, organizes, and maintains equipment inventory and confidential student records.
• Manages, maintains and deploys devices apps and/or equipment.
• Participates in professional development to maintain and enhance skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree