ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Special School District in Louisiana seeks an ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST to serve Lafayette and surrounding areas. Travel required.

This 10-month position will involve coordinating Assistive Technology services across districts, providing training to instructional teams, and leading region-wide AT initiatives. The role includes consulting with school districts on AT assessments, developing AEM resources, collaborating with the AT team, and helping establish AEM Centers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field OR licensure in an allied health profession.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Assistive Technology for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to instructional team members 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 and instructional staff 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.

Skills

Education/licensure/degree

AT experience with disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field

Job description

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST

Position #: 50571550

To be filled immediately

This 10 month position will serve as the Regional Specialist for the Lafayette and surrounding areas. Some travel will be required.

• Bachelor's degree or higher, in education/allied health technology or closely related field AND/OR licensure in an allied health profession
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities

• Provide training to instructional team members 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 and instructional staff 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.