Assistive Tech Regional Specialist — Training & Consulting

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Special School District seeks an Assistive Technology Regional Specialist to promote AT integration into curriculum and support students with disabilities across districts.

This role requires extensive collaboration with instructional teams, leading AT initiatives, and developing Accessible Educational Materials. Travel may be required; a relevant degree and teaching certificates are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field and/or licensure in an allied health profession.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities.
• Holds a current Louisiana teaching certificate.
• Holds a current teaching certificate from another state.
• Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and Has documented enrollment in an approved alternative teacher prep program.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to instructional team members and families in the use of Assistive Technology.
• Serve as Consortium Assistive Technology team leader for designated parishes.
• Serve as an Assistive Technology consultant to school districts in assigned areas.
• Assist districts in conducting Assistive Technology assessments of students.
• Gather and maintain data on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) activities and support activities provided to the school districts.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the assistive technology team in each district.
• Collaborate in the development of a website for the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) by posting blogs and learning modules.
• Assist in the establishment of the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Centers and provide resources and services to Assistive Technology team members, instructional staff and families of students with disabilities.
• Assist in Professional Developments for school districts on Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials.
• Develop and/or facilitate distance learning opportunities for staff and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.

Skills

Assistive Technology training

District leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/allied health technology

Louisiana teaching certificate

Alternative certification program enrollment

Job description

Louisiana Special School District seeks an Assistive Technology Regional Specialist to promote AT integration into curriculum and support students with disabilities across districts.

This role requires extensive collaboration with instructional teams, leading AT initiatives, and developing Accessible Educational Materials. Travel may be required; a relevant degree and teaching certificates are essential.