Assistive Technology Support Teacher

Essential Duties

• 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

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience using specialized software and/or assistive technology for students with disabilities is required
• Experience instructing adults preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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
• Able to work independently
• Experience with data collection and interpretation is preferred
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Normal office and classroom environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office and classroom environment