Assistive Technology Resource Teacher

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District in Wyoming seeks an Assistive Technology Resource Teacher to design and implement technology-based supports for students with special needs and to collaborate with regular and special education staff.

You will develop electronic activities and templates, troubleshoot hardware and software district-wide, and contribute to staff training and program development while maintaining a positive public presence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disabilities and their impact on learning.
• Technological and computer proficiency for learning supports.
• Broad knowledge of curriculum across subject areas.
• Strong problem solving, imagination, patience, reasoning and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assistive technology activities, adaptations and templates.
• Collaborate with staff to implement AT strategies for students with IEPs.
• Keep up with evolving assistive technology and related curricula.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware problems in the district's special education dept.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

Tech/computer skills

Curriculum knowledge

Problem solving/analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Wyoming driver’s license

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Programs
DEPARTMENT: Special Programs
JOB DESCRIPTOR: K57
SCHEDULE: R D
DATE:
NON-EXEMPT X

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

The role of the Assistive Technology Resource Teacher is to teach and support professionals and paraeducators in the specialized computer programs and equipment for students with special needs. The Assistive Technology Resource Teacher is to consult and work with regular education staff, special education staff, and students.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Design and develop activities, adaptations and modifications (i.e., electronic activities, worksheets, and templates) using technology for students with special needs.
2. 2. Collaborate with teaching staff in developing a variety of assistive technology strategies to meet the educational needs of children with IEP's within the classroom(s).
3. 3. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by learning new technology. Keep pace with ever changing areas of assistive technology and curriculum as related to specific areas of caseloads.
4. 4. Troubleshoot software and hardware problems in the special education department district wide.
5. 5. Assist students with special needs with vocational preparation and career training when assistive technology is needed.
6. 6. Assist with the development of training staff to carry out assistive technology.
7. 7. Maintain the district electronic worksheet library.
8. 8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Special Programs.
9. 9. Promote positive public relations with the community and within the school district by using positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills at all times.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND MENTAL ABILITY:

• Possess a general knowledge of disabilities and the impact on function in school performance.
• Possess technological and computer skills.
• Possess a broad general knowledge of all curriculum areas.
• Possess problem solving, imagination, patience, reasoning, creativity, judgement, and analytical abilities.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.
• Possess at a minimum a Bachelor's Degree.
• Continue to pursue on-going technological training.
• Possess a valid Wyoming driver's license.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Calculator Software programs
• Telephone Computer Projection Device
• Macintosh and PC Computers Computer peripherals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.
• Possess sufficient strength to lift boxes or equipment that may weigh as much as 25 pounds and be able to move them as far as 50 feet.
• Be able to work at a computer monitor at least part of each day without fatigue or discomfort.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Occasional exposure to weather extremes
• Air conditioned buildings.
• Some employees may be occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials based on task and procedures required.