Assistive Tech Support Specialist for Student Access

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Truro; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education seeks an Assistive Technology Support Worker at the Cobequid Family of Schools to support students with disabilities through AT and AAC. You will use accessible learning materials and educate students in how to use assistive technology effectively to boost well-being and achievement.

You will work with students individually and in small groups, collaborate with educational professionals, and provide ongoing training for staff while

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Disability Supports and Services, or acceptable equivalent.
• Proficiency with voice to text and text to voice programs.
• Valid Driver´s License and daily access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated aptitude in Assistive Technology and software used in schools for students is required.
• Experience working in school settings with children and youth is required; experience delivering professional learning to groups is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide, develop and deliver professional development opportunities as determined by the Student Services Team.
• Assist with developing and providing students, teachers, Teacher Assistants and other staff, as required training for using AT and AAC.
• Monitor the use of Accessible/AT/AAC software and devices by students and others who interact with them in education environments to ensure appropriate, effective and efficient use and provide additional training as necessary.
• Keep AT and AAC devices in good repair, upgrade devices, make installations.
• Track and manage devices and licenses across the region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Voice to text software

Driver's license

Assistive Technology knowledge

Experience with students

Professional development delivery

Education

Degree or Diploma in Disability Supports and Services

Tools

AT software in schools

Adaptive tech devices

Job description

The Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education seeks an Assistive Technology Support Worker at the Cobequid Family of Schools to support students with disabilities through AT and AAC. You will use accessible learning materials and educate students in how to use assistive technology effectively to boost well-being and achievement.

You will work with students individually and in small groups, collaborate with educational professionals, and provide ongoing training for staff while