Specialist Assistive Technology

Job Summary

The Assistive Technology Specialist works with the Assistive Technology team to provide access to all students in the Anchorage School District. The specialist has knowledge of inclusive practices, assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and provides professional development and direct support to ASD special education school teams. The specialist collaborates with special and general education staff to advance the use of UDL principles, assistive technology, and high-leverage practices for inclusive classrooms across all educational settings in ASD.

• A master's degree.
• A valid Alaska teaching certificate or type C special services certificate.
• A minimum of three years of teaching or work experience in special education or related field.
• Knowledge of evidence-based research and teaching practices that support the inclusion of all students within core curriculum courses.
• Experience teaching and/or providing related services and supporting the inclusion of students with disabilities utilizing the core principles of UDL as documented by CAST.org or a similar evidence-based framework.
• Proven aptitude and experience with designing and providing professional development in person and via video conference presentation methods such as Zoom to support education teams.
• Proven aptitude and experience consulting and collaborating with building-level teams to support the inclusion of individual students or groups of students in grade-level curricular activities.

• Coordinates with Special Education administration and building-level teams to adopt and support assistive technology and inclusionary practices for students with disabilities.
• Serves as a consultant to administration, teachers, principals, and parents regarding implementing evidence-based inclusionary practices and various assistive technology tools for students eligible for special education services.
• Analyzes data and collaborates with stakeholders to improve instructional practices and implementation.
• Assists with professional development presentations on Universal Design for Learning, assistive technology, and/or other inclusive practices.
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Provides training and guidance on accommodations and modifications to help students be successful in any educational setting.
• Participates with pre-referral and multidisciplinary teams for student screening, assessment, training, and intervention.
• Selects and administers standardized or non-standardized assessments and scores according to the procedural manual to determine eligibility for assistive technology in the educational setting.
• Functions as a team member and collaborates with regular education and special education staff in planning, supporting, and providing instruction in various school settings.
• Perform ongoing project coordination and systems development as necessary.

The job requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. The employee must reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. The employee must manage stress and effectively communicate with diverse students, parents, and staff in a dynamic work environment.

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, video displays and moderate noise levels.

Employees will perform any job-related duties as required by authorized instructions. The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory criminal background checks and, for certificated positions, completion of the Alaska certification process with the DEED.