Assistive Technology Educational Coordinator

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District seeks an Assistive Technology Educational Coordinator to support students with access barriers and implement assistive devices across schools. The role partners with Special Education and IT to ensure equitable tech access.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families, ongoing training, and management of devices, software licenses, and accessible materials, ensuring a high-quality educational experience for all students.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or related field.
• Massachusetts licensure or certification through the MA DESE or the Department of Public Health (e.g., OT).
• RESNA ATP certification is highly desirable.
• Experience implementing and supporting assistive technology in a school setting.

Responsabilidades

• Assessment & evaluation to identify barriers and recommend assistive tech and devices.
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings; advise on accommodations and services.
• Provide training to staff, students, and families on equipment and software.
• Maintain assistive tech devices, including inventory, repairs, and licensing.
• Collaborate to create accessible formats for materials.
• Research inventory, maintenance, upgrades and technology planning.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Patience

Problem-solving

Assistive technology experience

Collaboration with caregivers

Organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, SLP, OT, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Assistive Technology Educational Coordinator

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Central Office - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Pelham Elementary School - Pelham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Amherst Public School District - Amherst, Massachusetts

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools | 2026–2027

APEA Unit A | School Year Position

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assessment & Evaluation: Through the special education or Section 504 process, assesses students to identify physical, sensory, cognitive, or other barriers to access and recommends appropriate assistive technology and devices, such as screen readers, AAC devices, and alternative input tools.
• IEPs/504 Plans: Participates in applicable IEP and 504 meetings; provides recommendations regarding accommodations, assistive technology, and related services; and supports the development and implementation of individualized plans.
• Training & Support: Provides individual and group instruction to staff, students, and families, as appropriate, on the operation and effective use of specialized equipment, devices, and software.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Maintains assistive technology devices and equipment, including inventory management (e.g. iPads), repairs, troubleshooting, software licensing, and resolution of technical issues.
• Accessibility Consultation: Collaborates with staff to share information regarding current accessibility practices and supports the conversion or creation of academic and work materials in accessible formats.
• Budget & Technology Planning: Researches and provides recommendations regarding assistive technology inventory, maintenance, upgrades, emerging and new technologies, repairs, and purchasing.

Experience and Skills

• Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support individuals with diverse needs and varying levels of technological proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting assistive technology in a school setting.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with caregivers to support the training and implementation of assistive technology across settings, including school, home, and community.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with special education, information technology, instructional, and related service staff.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, devices, applications, and service needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
• Licensure: Appropriate Massachusetts licensure or certification through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) or applicable licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (e.g., Occupational Therapy).
• Technical Knowledge: Experience and training with assistive technology software and devices, accessibility practices, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Certifications: Professional certifications are highly desirable, such as the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) credential through RESNA.

The Assistive Technology / Information Technology Coordinator is overseen by and works closely with the Special Education and Information Technology departments to support equitable access to technology, curriculum, instruction, and the school community for all students.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $51,302 to $105,158 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
• Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Occupational Therapist
• Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist
• Student Services > Educational Technology
• Student Services > Occupational Therapist
• Student Services > Speech/Language Pathologist

Welcome to Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, Central Office, Pelham Elementary School, Amherst Public School District

The mission of our schools is to provide all students with a high quality education that enables them to be contributing members of a multi-ethnic, multicultural society. We seek to create an environment that achieves equity for all students and ensures that each student is a successful learner, is fully respected and learns to respect others.Our teachers, schools, and our community-at-large play an essential part of that mission., , Pelham School serves the 120 kindergarten through sixth grade students of the small community of Pelham, Massachusetts. There is one class per grade in the school with full inclusion of special needs students. Parents and community members are urged to volunteer in the school or in the new combined school and town library next door to the school.,

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Amherst Public, Amherst-Pelham Regional and Pelham Public School Districts prohibits discrimination against employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, genetic information and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jo Ann Smith
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]