Rehabilitation Technology Specialist
What We’re Looking For (Skills & Experience)
- Bring a combination of technical skill, teaching ability, and a passion for accessibility.
Core Capabilities (Required)
- Teach and support the use of assistive technology, including screen readers, magnifiers, braille displays, smartphones, tablets, and computers.
- Use and teach technology non visually, modeling effective techniques for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
- Proficiency in contracted Braille, including the ability to read, write, and teach Braille in practical applications.
- Experience teaching, training, or coaching others, with the ability to adapt instruction based on different learning styles.
- Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, understandable language for nontechnical audiences.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technology issues, using available tools and resources.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, thorough reports and documentation.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly statewide, including overnight stays.
Important Note
We recognize that candidates may have developed these skills through hands-on experience, training roles, rehabilitation services, IT support, education, or lived experience. A traditional engineering or technical degree is not required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, industrial, mechanical, architectural, electrical or rehabilitation engineering and experience equal to one year of full-time work in the design, development and fabrication of mechanical or electrical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment, machinery, power equipment, service systems, machine tools and measuring instruments; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of professional work experience as indicated above for one year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education to a maximum of four years.