INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST- ADULT DAY SERICES

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design & technology, technology integration, or related field.
Knowledge of programming a range of devices: tablets/similar devices, smartboards, SMART technologies, instructional technology.
Basic technology problem solving skills
Must possess good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently.
Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities
Have reliable transportation to be able to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

Take a leadership role in promoting and demonstrating the use of new technologies and media in day-to-day instruction
Provide assistance and training to instructors in the integration of technology to support individual achievement.
Support the efforts of staff and individuals to achieve technological competencies and to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Support technology related program initiatives including, but not limited to, Beyond Barriers Network, 3D printing, and micro businesses.
Collaborate and assist instructors with the use of instructional technology in the curriculum including co-planning, modeling lessons that use technology, supporting staff in the use of technology, and planning training sessions to ensure successful implementation.
Collaborate with instructors and support departments to implement educational technology and software into the curriculum, including assistive technologies.
Design, manage and evaluate resources for instruction and their implementation in the learning environment
Regular visits to all ADS program locations.
Manage technology resources and ensure they are available as necessary, cleaned, repaired and properly used.
Maintain a running inventory of all ADS technology resources and equipment and Distribute hardware to programs as needed.
Manage ADS’s daily technology needs with AirWatch, PLEX, Zoom, MS Teams/365, Adobe Acrobat Professional etc.
Work with Brightway IT Department on behalf of ADS instructional IT needs and issues including any external vendors as needed.
Update and maintain the designated areas for ADS on Brightway platforms including but not limited to the website, portal and social media.
Provide training and support to staff in the areas of instructional technology.
Act as the primary support for technology, troubleshooting issues and managing assets.
Support staff in problem solving instructional technology challenges with devices.
Collaborate with administrative team to determine develop the programs’ instructional technology capacities to best meet the needs of the individuals served and develop a strategic plan.
Complete all required training and in-services for ADS and IT as applicable
Other duties as assigned