Assistive Technology Professional

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with all state rules and regulations, Board of Education policy, and administrative procedures
• Comply with all of the requirements regarding reports, record keeping, etc. in a timely manner
• Knowledge of disability related issues that may interfere with a student's access to the learning environment, including appropriate interventions, devices/tools, and solutions
• Works effectively as a member of a team
• Contributes creative solutions to problems
• Uses training and experience to support classroom instruction
• Determines skills and abilities of the educational team
• Delegates duties to provide the most effective opportunities for students
• Makes sure the effectiveness of the implementation of the assistive technology tools
• Provides direction and training as needed
• Demonstrates proficient strategies for instruction, including; communication with students, using questioning techniques, use of engagement strategies and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to student instructional needs
• Provides training and resources for district staff, building staff, student teams, students, and parents
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in itinerant settings
• Travel to various buildings to provide assistive technology support
• Order, track, and dispense inventory of assistive/sped devices and software
• Other duties related to the position as assigned

Skills And Experience Required

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education endorsement
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with students with special needs
• Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to effectively prioritize and address multiple tasks at any given time
• Ability to problem solve the needs of students and staff in a solution focused manner
• Exceptional people skills; ability to facilitate conversations with staff and interact effectively with students

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, and organization
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and travel between buildings