Assistive

Overview

Position Title: Assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Unit: ASCSA

Location: Earhart Administration Building

Reporting Relationship: OSE Assistant Superintendent

Student Intervention & Support Services

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (or related field)
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of assistive technology devices, techniques and materials
• Hands-on experience in the area of assistive technology
• Technical knowledge of Macintosh, PC Windows, Chromebook and iPads, hardware, software, apps and extensions
• The ability to build rapport, take initiative, work effectively and collaboratively with AT team, students, staff and parents/guardians
• Demonstrate leadership skills for building capacity and facilitating AT vision and goals

• Master's Degree or Certificate in Assistive Technology
• Experience with Follett Destiny Resource Manager software system for the maintenance of AT assets
• Experience with coordination, design, scheduling and implementation of AT professional development
• Experience collaborating with vendors for assistive technology purchases
• Ability to collaborate with district and building AT teams, staff and parents
• Ability to facilitate and build capacity in the development and implementation of the Assistive Technology Decision-Making Process (ATDMP)
• Ability to monitor Help Desk processes for proper resolution and approval of AT requests

• Report to the OSE administrators on all matters relative to assistive technology within the district
• Coordinate and deliver assistive technology supports and services within the district
• Monitor Help Desk processes for proper resolution of AT requests
• Monitor and approve AT acquisition and distribution
• Promote ongoing collaboration with AT consultants to support best practices in assistive technology and ensure successful implementation of AT goals
• Provide consultation to staff and parents to support the Assistive Technology Decision Making Process (ATDMP) for IEP and Section 504 students
• Coordinate professional development and training efforts for OSE to build capacity, support instruction and improve compliance
• Create and manage purchase order requests; provide supporting rationales and projections for future purchases
• Maintain and update Destiny Resource Manager; inventory and tag devices
• Act as software manager for specific software systems (i.e. Bookshare, Learning Ally, CoWriter, Snap & Read, etc.)
• Attend county-wide Assistive Technology Meetings at WISD

All applicants must complete the online application s.k12.mi.us, "Employment".

Certified Positions Only:
Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.